Again, not to be rude, I'm just short on time with my getting ready for my KC trip. Do I have any control as this stuff? If not, I will not worry myself with it. Heck, I do not even had my Function Report filled out yet. One thing at a time for me. But I understand, it is also needful to see 'what is coming around the bend.' Thanks.

Your AOD is your first important decision when you apply. (And frankly if you don't understand the concept it helps us figure out how knowledgeable you are so that we can answer your questions.)

You've already applied, so yes you just need to move forward at this point.

In an ideal situation, you would have spent more time understanding the process before applying.

I'm surprised an attorney accepted you. They are only paid on backpay, so it's unusual s/he did. Your goal should be to be approved at the 1st stage. So, there is a bit of conflict with your goals and your attorney getting paid...

***** Yeah, I kind of figured that part out on my own. I ran it by my brother (a doctor of 30 years) - "No . . . they would not do that (not help me much in the beginning to draw this thing out so they get more money). That would be unethical. Possibly worthy of getting disbarred." I didn't argue with him but I find your argument more agreeable than my big brother's. Maybe the law firm has some 'fine ink/small words' in the contract that says they get a boatload of money no matter when I get approved... I would not put that past an attorney. My apologizes to any honest attorneys that might be on this forum - the last sentence did not apply to you.

I have never used the services of an attorney until my ex-wife unexpectedly threw me out of my own house. I didn't even think that was legal given the fact that I have never been abusive to her or our kids. I have no police record. It just seemed unconstitutional to throw a man out of his own house with no warning at all. "Give us your keys, the remote control to your garage, you have 30 minutes to pack and you will not be staying here tonight." Wow. Off topic. Sorry. Just gives you a bit of background.

Since getting Pearl Harbored . . . I have hired three lawyers. 2 I do not like at all and feel that they did more bad than good . . . and the jury is still own on RGG. So far, OK.

Finally, I will say this about RGG . . . they have been timely and professional in all my many dealings with them over the last two and a half months. I could not and would not EVER say that about the first two attorneys I had to hire . . . One is probably going to get fired next week unless . . .

Many SSI?SSDI attorneys will not take on clients until 1)they've been denied and the next step will be an ALJ hearing 2)a client has amassed some backpay--with retroactive pay and backpay, this can add up quickly. If a case is denied at the ALJ level, the $6k max goes away and they can collect 25% of the total backpay. --It's not uncommon for backpay to reach (or near) 6 figures at that point.

And it's not that they purposely sabotage cases, they just tend to be very hands off until the ALJ hearing.

I really dislike that attorney's fees come out of backpay, it encourages delays in a system that is already long for those with few resources. And it's not as if my opinion on this is unique. I hate to disagree with your brother, but I disagree with your brother.

It's often faster for an applicant to get their benefits if they take the time upfront before filing than rushing in and filing and then the process ends up taking years.

The good news, the requirements to meet the Listed Impairment for PN are way less complex than some others. You could very well be one of the 33% that is approved in the first stage. You must have medical documentation that will confirm that you have, "Significant and persistent disorganization of motor function in two extremities, resulting in sustained disturbance of gross and dexterous movements, or gait and station."

Did the ex leave in part due to your illness? It's common. Sad but true.

Did a judge force you out of the home or did she just say you had to leave?

Lastly, and you're going to probably hate this idea, but instead of pouncing off walls, has your doc offered to prescribe you a walker or cane yet? It won't help to hurt yourself in a fall. Your adjudicator will question why you're not using a walker or at the very least a cane.

More on Friday, this is not my pc.

The Judge forced me out. I'm still in shock and Lord only knows what she told are 3 daughters (ages 8,10 and 12). I miss my daughters so much.