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01-10-2011, 12:41 AM | #11 | |||
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i filed back in august and am awaiting a reply. i am kind of worried that since i am not using a walker all the time now, i might be denied. but i am definitely not cured (MS) and basically get by on assistance, i don't think i could work more than a couple hours a day and that would depend on how the morning went.
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01-10-2011, 04:37 AM | #12 | ||
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If you filed back in August then you should hear from the agency soon. Please let us know what happens we all care and want to give you all the support we can. http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10029.html#part1 |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | clarkstar (01-11-2011) |
01-10-2011, 04:52 AM | #13 | ||
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Wow don that is incredible. Did you pick that date on purpose or did it just happen to fall on that date? I continue to pray for you, you have a long road ahead and I hope your faith and strength get you through. Even though your body is not strong right now, your mind and faith will get you through.
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01-10-2011, 01:08 PM | #14 | ||
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To flip the coin a bit..........
I was very fortunate from most of the posters who post here when I applied for SSDI back in 2002. I had enough years at my job to fully retire, collect a pension and UE too boot! Prior to applying, I went to my local library & researched SSDI & SS attorney fees in my state. Therefore, I knew before hand the backlog length in my state (4-5 yrs) and I could do all the paperwork filing myself. Knew if necessary I could hire an attorney at the ALJ level if need be (which I ended up doing). I guess you could say, I was fully prepared of what to expect when I applied for SSDI. The only surprise for me was that I received a fully favorable decision based on the paperwork that I submitted from all my treating physicians with no help from any attorney. SS did not pay him the $5000+ as I did all the work. The only thing my attorney did, was show up at the ALJ hearing which I paid him OOP ($250). I really feel for all the people here who are not as fortunate as I was during their time of waiting. Trying to collect SSI & SSDI can be really financial draining for a lot of folks. |
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01-10-2011, 01:35 PM | #15 | ||
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Hello, I vented the other day. You may know about this, I do not. I applied for and received medicade since last april 10. This has now been taken away starting this Jan. The exact sentance stated "You are not eligible for dcf Medicaid because ssa found you to be eligible for ssi medicaid." There was no explaination that I could understand nor do I know all processing. I am lost. I was dumped on the phone 3 times after a wait of 40 minutes each. I wrote back asking for my caseworker to call me RIGHT away. No answer, so I don't know whats happening. I feel sick in my stomach, as it has been such an effort up until this point. I thought my work was over and I could heal from my last surgery. I am fed up and tired. Help please people, legal aid,so I can rest. I need response so I can sleep. love to all and Yes I God in my heart as so many of your odginnie
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01-10-2011, 03:31 PM | #16 | |||
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I literally left work on Xmas eve in 09 knowing I wasent coming back, my neuropathy had gotten to the point that I was dangerous to myself and my co-workers, I was a electrician, I did talk to my employer about trying something different but was pretty much told I was a electrician and that was that, I was not upset about it becasue I knew my body was giving out
I applied for SSDI, had all the functional papers sent to my doctors, called them to make sure they were filled out, and new testing I had done I faxed it to my caseworker, literally flooded her with it, five months later I got the award letter, am I glad I go it?, yes I am, but I wish I were still able to work instead of spending my days sitting at home not being able to drive and being in pain, but for all those still trying,,stay the course, keep trying, |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ginnie (02-07-2011) |
01-10-2011, 03:51 PM | #17 | ||
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no I was not lucky to recieve a favorable decision the first few rounds. I was not able to do any of the paperwork on my own, even though I wanted to. There was a trust from my mother that played hell with what the agencies had for its rules. I had to spend the money for the attorney, as this trust existed at the time. I do not think after this experience I would advise any parent to leave a trust to a child having medical issues. My mother tried to help me as she knew before she died that I was having medical problems. This trust complicated all matters in the tens of degrees. I was not allowed to keep my familys' trust. I was required to use all assets and go broke before I was able to receive my benefits. All my parents savings were required to be used and that was not hard to do with 7 surgeries. The whole process is lousy to go through lawyer or not. People who are sick and injured have so much more on their plate to deal with. When you are in pain it is hard to do anything at all much less have to yak with all these agencies. Even when you have a real case, real dissability, it is not easy. Just venting again to day, since I am writing letters and sending certified mail again. ginnie
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"Thanks for this!" says: | ginnie (02-07-2011) |
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