Re: I could really use some insight

[Guest guest]

I'don;t know the answer to your questions, but I would love to know.

My sister was denied disability becuase none of the doctors noted his

cognitive abilites. She certainly cannot hold down a job with her

ever changing ability to comprehend things from one hour to the

next. it has been recommended that she have these tests to and have

been told that it would help her in her appeal process for

disability. Please let me know what you find out and by the way,

ehose paying for the test?

Debbie Russo

> I have applied for disability due to my MS. One of the issues I

have

> listed as a disability is cognative difficulties. Now I have been

> scheduled with a shrink for evaluation and testing.

>

> I have seen another post on this topic and was wondering if anyone

> else has had to do this. What will go on during this evaluation

and

> what tests will I have to perform?

>

> Thank you for any help.

>

> Jim

[Guest guest]

None of my doctors noted cognitive problems either...although I

certainly mentioned it. However, I noted it as one of the chief

problems I had that prevented me from returning to the same level of

employment I had previously. I also enclosed a copy of my resume to

prove what I had done before.

The state has set up the tese,and is paying for it...plus travel and

any other expenses.

I suggest your sister proceed with the appeal, attach her resume,

letters from former employers...etc. to attest to the work she did

prior, and request the state provide this testing.

Good Luck. What state are you in? I am in Kentucky

Jim

> > I have applied for disability due to my MS. One of the issues I

> have

> > listed as a disability is cognative difficulties. Now I have

been

> > scheduled with a shrink for evaluation and testing.

> >

> > I have seen another post on this topic and was wondering if

anyone

> > else has had to do this. What will go on during this evaluation

> and

> > what tests will I have to perform?

> >

> > Thank you for any help.

> >

> > Jim

[Guest guest]

>The state has set up the tese,and is paying for it...plus travel and

>any other expenses.

The cognition test are pretty straight forward. Whatever you sister does,

DO NOT GO TO THESE TEST WELL RESTED!!! Try to get them set up as late as

possible and have already had a busy day. The point is NOT for them to see

her at her best, but what she would be like most of the way through an 8

hour work day. BTW, don't tell THEM that she did it this way

either! Good luck, Doug

[Guest guest]

JIM-

I WAS APPROVED FOR SS BENEFITS THE FIRST TIME AROUND. THEY

HAVE VERY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS WHEN IT COMES TO MS - AND

I'M GOING TO TRY TO FIND THE WRITE-UP. FATIGUE IS THE

BIGGEST ISSUE.

I LEFT A BIG COMPANY AND DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL I SPOKE WITH A

LAWYER THAT THE COMPANY WOULD PAY FOR THE LEGAL WORK. THESE

ARE THE THINGS NO ONE TELLS YOU.

I'LL LOOK FOR MY INFO - AND TO THIS DATE, I'VE NEVER HAD TO

HAVE AN EXAM.

BESTAUNT

[Guest guest]

Thank you for any insights you can give. I am very nervous about

this exam. I have heard so many stories about how every roadblock

is thrown up to keep you from getting SS benefits. I sent them two

very detailed answers to the questionnaires they sent me. I am

surprised that they would choose the cognitive issues to

test. I just hope that it doesn't mean that they have ruled

against me on all other counts and this is the only one left to

refute.

If you could find the criteria write up, it would really help.

Thank you again.

Jim

At 09:46 AM 5/15/2004, you wrote:

JIM-

I WAS APPROVED FOR SS BENEFITS THE FIRST TIME AROUND. THEY

HAVE VERY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS WHEN IT COMES TO MS - AND

I'M GOING TO TRY TO FIND THE WRITE-UP. FATIGUE IS THE

BIGGEST ISSUE.

I LEFT A BIG COMPANY AND DIDN'T KNOW UNTIL I SPOKE WITH A

LAWYER THAT THE COMPANY WOULD PAY FOR THE LEGAL WORK. THESE

ARE THE THINGS NO ONE TELLS YOU.

I'LL LOOK FOR MY INFO - AND TO THIS DATE, I'VE NEVER HAD TO

HAVE AN EXAM.

BESTAUNT

[Guest guest]

JIM

THE LAWYER I HAD SAID THE IMPORTANT POINTS TO STRESS ARE

1. FATIGUE

2. WEAKNESS

3. BALANCE ISSUES

4. GAIT INSTABILITY.

LET ME KNOW IF YO HAVE PROBLEMS RECEIVING THE INFO I SCANNED.

BESTAUNT

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much.

Jim

At 11:08 AM 5/15/2004, you wrote:

JIM

THE LAWYER I HAD SAID THE IMPORTANT POINTS TO STRESS ARE

1. FATIGUE

2. WEAKNESS

3. BALANCE ISSUES

4. GAIT INSTABILITY.

LET ME KNOW IF YO HAVE PROBLEMS RECEIVING THE INFO I SCANNED.

BESTAUNT

[Guest guest]

HI JIM-

I SAW THAT - 3 OUT OF 6 PAGES. IT REALLY WAS ONLY 3 PAGES.

NOW I'M SENDING 10 MORE - WRITTEN BY THE LAWYER I USED. I

THINK HE'S GREAT. DO YOU HAVE SPECIFIC QUESTIONS? I DO

REMEMBER TALKING TO SOMEONE WHO DID GO THROUGH THE COGNITIVE

TESTING. IT'S SO UNFAIR - EACH DAY CAN BE SO DIFFERENT. IF

I FIND OUT MORE, I'LL LET YOU KNOW.

BESTAUNT