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[Guest guest]

You can file online which helps get everything together put when you are done

they have you print out a cover letter and take it to your local Social Security

Office anyway.

Stan,

Seattle, Sun!

[ ] Disability

Hi all,

I've been following the thread on this subject. It has become a time where

I believe I need to file for disability.

Sorry Heidi to hear about your denial letter.

What do you all think about applying on line? How reliable is it? Is it

for real? I have this website I believe I picked it up from this group in the

past. _www.allsup.com_ ( http://www.allsup.com ) It sounds good, I was

wondering if anyone here know's anything about it.

Should I try this or just get a lawyer right from the get go?

By the way... my unemployment runs out in about 6 weeks. Should I wait

until then or can I get the paperwork rolling now?

Thanks for any advice or help in advance,

Michigan

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Hi ,

Get going on it now. You should file directly from the SS website. In

Mass. They have 2.5 to 3 months to get back to everyone who applies and they

stuck to that! I have contacted a lawyer and will file my appeal on Monday.

Today

I requested my file be sent to me. I have new information and the comments

written were so out of context, it was laughable. They said I can stand for

8 hours and lift at least 20 pounds. My Drs. notes state I cannot stand or

sit comfortably for more than 20 min. at a time and due to chronic shoulder

pain, should do no lifting. Interesting. Best of luck to you. Keep us

posted. Do you have extensions on your unemployment?

Heidi in Mass.

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In a message dated 2/27/2009 3:37:53 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

Normsgrl@... writes:

Hi all,

I've been following the thread on this subject. It has become a time where

I believe I need to file for disability.

Sorry Heidi to hear about your denial letter.

What do you all think about applying on line? How reliable is it? Is it

for real? I have this website I believe I picked it up from this group in

the

past. _www.allsup.past.

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_http://www.allsup.htt_ (http://www.allsup.com/) _) It sounds good, I was

wondering if anyone here know's anything about it.

Should I try this or just get a lawyer right from the get go?

By the way... my unemployment runs out in about 6 weeks. Should I wait

until then or can I get the paperwork rolling now?

Thanks for any advice or help in advance,

Michigan

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,

It is completely fine applying online. I applied online, but I think

I went through social security's website. Someone will call you to go

over your answers. I would get a lawyer from the start. I got a

lawyer once I applied and I got approved on the 1st try in 6 months.

I don't know if having a lawyer from the start was the reason, but I

honestly beleive it was a factor. Best of luck to you.

>

>

>

> Hi all,

>

> I've been following the thread on this subject. It has become a

time where

> I believe I need to file for disability.

>

> Sorry Heidi to hear about your denial letter.

>

> What do you all think about applying on line? How reliable is

it? Is it

> for real? I have this website I believe I picked it up from this

group in the

> past. _www.allsup.com_ (http://www.allsup.com) It sounds

good, I was

> wondering if anyone here know's anything about it.

>

> Should I try this or just get a lawyer right from the get go?

>

> By the way... my unemployment runs out in about 6 weeks. Should I

wait

> until then or can I get the paperwork rolling now?

>

> Thanks for any advice or help in advance,

>

>

> Michigan

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[Guest guest]

I've voiced my opinion/experience before saying there is no reason to start

off with a lawyer. When I first started the process in 1991, I went to a

lawyer and asked her why I should hire her. Her answer was, " I know what

papers to fill out when you are rejected " .

There are only 3 basic steps to file, the application where doctor's records

and other info are submitted, the appeal if you're rejected the first time,

and the judicial hearing. After that, you start the same procedures over

again. I don't know about you, but I can't see giving a lawyer 25% of my

award for only filling out a couple of papers. I've often been tempted to

become an advocate for the disabled so I could sit here and make a couple of

phone calls and later get a few thousand dollars off of your suffering.

I took my wife to the SS office and helped her apply for diasbility on her

birthday more than 2 years ago and she was awarded SSDI in a couple of

months, so that tells me it can be done by an individual without charge.

Dennis in eastexas- BTDT

On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 2:24 PM, <Normsgrl@...> wrote:

>

>

> Hi all,

>

> I've been following the thread on this subject. It has become a time where

> I believe I need to file for disability.

>

> Sorry Heidi to hear about your denial letter.

>

> What do you all think about applying on line? How reliable is it? Is it

> for real? I have this we

> until then or can I get the paperwork rolling now?

>

> Thanks for any advice or help in advance,

>

>

> Michigan

>

[Guest guest]

Hi - I applied online at http://www.ssa.gov/ . It was much

better than standing in line waiting to be called next. I don't know

about the website you mentioned. I'd stick with the main SSA site. I

also wouldn't wait for your unemployment to run out - it will more

than likely take you a minimum of that long to get through the first

step in the process. Some have retained an attorney right from the

get-go. I waited until I was at the appeals part of the process. I

don't know that it makes much difference. SSA moves at a snail's pace

either way. Best of luck to you. Keep us posted.....Doreen

>

> Hi all,

>

> I've been following the thread on this subject. It has become a

> time where I believe I need to file for disability.

>

> Sorry Heidi to hear about your denial letter.

>

> What do you all think about applying on line? How reliable is

> it? Is it for real? I have this website I believe I picked it up

> from this group in the past. _www.allsup.com_

> (http://www.allsup.com) It sounds good, I was wondering if anyone

> here know's anything about it.

>

> Should I try this or just get a lawyer right from the get go?

>

> By the way... my unemployment runs out in about 6 weeks. Should I

> wait until then or can I get the paperwork rolling now?

>

> Thanks for any advice or help in advance,

>

>

> Michigan

[Guest guest]

Thank you all for giving me your opinions. They ALL were very helpful!

I'll keep ya posted how it goes.

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[Guest guest]

Well that's not always the case. It takes much longer for most people to

get ssi or ssd. I know

people its taken up to two years to be able to get it. My daughter got it

in six months, that was quick.

Here in ny it can take up to a year just to get the appeal date. My friend

has ms its taken her up to two years to get hers. Just my two cents.

Jolene

In a message dated 2/28/2009 11:43:43 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

betnden@... writes:

I've voiced my opinion/experience before saying there is no reason to start

off with a lawyer. When I first started the process in 1991, I went to a

lawyer and asked her why I should hire her. Her answer was, " I know what

papers to fill out when you are rejected " .

There are only 3 basic steps to file, the application where doctor's records

and other info are submitted, the appeal if you're rejected the first time,

and the judicial hearing. After that, you start the same procedures over

again. I don't know about you, but I can't see giving a lawyer 25% of my

award for only filling out a couple of papers. I've often been tempted to

become an advocate for the disabled so I could sit here and make a couple of

phone calls and later get a few thousand dollars off of your suffering.

I took my wife to the SS office and helped her apply for diasbility on her

birthday more than 2 years ago and she was awarded SSDI in a couple of

months, so that tells me it can be done by an individual without charge.

Dennis in eastexas- BTDT

On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 2:24 PM, <_Normsgrl@..._

(mailto:Normsgrl@...) > wrote:

>

>

> Hi all,

>

> I've been following the thread on this subject. It has become a time where

> I believe I need to file for disability.

>

> Sorry Heidi to hear about your denial letter.

>

> What do you all think about applying on line? How reliable is it? Is it

> for real? I have this we

> until then or can I get the paperwork rolling now?

>

> Thanks for any advice or help in advance,

>

>

> Michigan

>

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[Guest guest]

It did take 3 years to get mine, so I understand what a person has to go

through. My wife had to give me 24/7 care in those early years but I drew

Unemployment Benefits. With all that, I still had to sell things that were

really important to me and wipe out my life savings. No, it's not a gravy

train but in some cases it's a lot easier than in the early 90's. Now the

military even has turned their backs on soldiers coming home in pieces. I

guess we need to realize how well we have it even with the private battle

with SSD.

Dennis in eastexas

On Mon, Mar 2, 2009 at 6:36 AM, <Jolenefive@...> wrote:

> Well that's not always the case. It takes much longer for most people to

>

> get ssi or ssd. I know

> people its taken up to two years to be able to get it. My daughter got it

> in six months, that was quick.

> Here in ny it can take up to a year just to get the appeal date. My friend

> has ms its taken her up to two years to get hers. Just my two cents.

> Jolene

>

>

> In a message dated 2/28/2009 11:43:43 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

> betnden@... <betnden%40gmail.com> writes:

>

> I've voiced my opinion/experience before saying there is no reason to start

> off with a lawyer. When I first started the process in 1991, I went to a

> lawyer and asked her why I should hire her. Her answer was, " I know what

> papers to fill out when you are rejected " .

>

> There are only 3 basic steps to file, the application where doctor's

> records

> and other info are submitted, the appeal if you're rejected the first time,

> and the judicial hearing. After that, you start the same procedures over

> again. I don't know about you, but I can't see giving a lawyer 25% of my

> award for only filling out a couple of papers. I've often been tempted to

> become an advocate for the disabled so I could sit here and make a couple

> of

> phone calls and later get a few thousand dollars off of your suffering.

>

> I took my wife to the SS office and helped her apply for diasbility on her

> birthday more than 2 years ago and she was awarded SSDI in a couple of

> months, so that tells me it can be done by an individual without charge.

>

> Dennis in eastexas- BTDT

>

> On Fri, Feb 27, 2009 at 2:24 PM, <_Normsgrl@... <_Normsgrl%40aol.Nor>_

>

> (mailto:Normsgrl@... <Normsgrl%40aol.com>) > wrote:

>

> >

> >

> > Hi all,

> >

> > I've been following the thread on this subject. It has become a time

> where

> > I believe I need to file for disability.

> >

> > Sorry Heidi to hear about your denial letter.

> >

> > What do you all think about applying on line? How reliable is it? Is it

> > for real? I have this we

> > until then or can I get the paperwork rolling now?

> >

> > Thanks for any advice or help in advance,

> >

> >

> > Michigan

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dennis and I are in agreement. You do not need a attorney (or Lawyer)

to start a SSDI/SSI application. If it makes you feel better to have

one at an appeal letter, be all means get one. They do not " take " 25%

of your benefits. A Lawyer can on charge you up to $5,000 to help you

out and nothing if you get denied. It's call a contigency basis, they

only get paid if you are approved.

As far as how long it takes.... I have said this multiple times. IT

DEPENDS ON THE STATE YOU LIVE IN. The range is a couple of months to a

several years. So your experience is going to be different depending

on where you live.

I have written several posts on what makes a good application. It is

not so difficult that you would need a lawyer (who does not know you)

to help you complete sucessfully. If you know how to how to do a

search on this groups website I would be happy to track them down

for you.

Want you do need to do before completing your application is homework.

Check out the Disability section of the SSA website. Check out

the " BLUE BOOK " , where the SSA list the

[Guest guest]

Dennis and I are in agreement. You do not need a attorney (or Lawyer)

to start a SSDI/SSI application. If it makes you feel better to have

one at an appeal letter, be all means get one. They do not " take " 25%

of your benefits. A Lawyer can on charge you up to $5,000 to help you

out and nothing if you get denied. It's call a contigency basis, they

only get paid if you are approved.

As far as how long it takes.... I have said this multiple times. IT

DEPENDS ON THE STATE YOU LIVE IN. The range is a couple of months to a

several years. So your experience is going to be different depending

on where you live.

I have written several posts on what makes a good application. It is

not so difficult that you would need a lawyer (who does not know you)

to help you complete sucessfully. If you know how to how to do a

search on this groups website I would be happy to track them

down for you.

Want you do need to do before completing your application is homework.

1. Check out the Disability section of the SSA website. Check out

the " BLUE BOOK " , where the SSA lists the ailments, diseases,

mental/physical issues, and to the degree that those medical issues

must affect you to pretty much be automatically passed on the

disability section. 2. You need to write out what you have. 3.

Contact your current physician and ask him to write something for a

disability application. (SSA will sent letters to all your current

and previous medical practioners). 4. Look at what you have written

in your notes, and your physicians, do they match? An example is

your doctor writes that he is treating you for Lupus, and you wrote

on your notes is RA. You need to add Lupus, and ask your doctor why

he only listed Lupus. Most doctors will be fairly throught, and list

everything in detail, especially if they think you should be on

disability. Failing getting a letter from your doctor ask for a copy

of your recent medical records, chart notes, lab results, x-ray

reports.

So at this point you have something written about why you can not

work. Check if that is listed in the Blue Book. If it is Great! If

not, then it's time to document how what you have is effecting you to

the point where you can not work.

Then you have to the ADL's, think about your age, education level,

where you live,etc. There are all sorts of ways to document how your

life has been affected. You have to use your words. Do not make

your disability determination worker have to guess. They DO NOT

guess, they deny your case instead. Why? Anyone who can see you

knows that you can't work. Why, did that bad government worker deny

you? Because they can't see you. It has to be words.

Sorry for the soap box, I truly want people to be able to apply and

not have to hang for years waiting.

[Guest guest]

Here is a recent article that may be helpful:

Applying for Social Security Disability Online

Jacques Chambers, CLU

Applying for disability benefits from Social Security can be a cumbersome and

slow process. Due to staffing that has not kept up with the demand, it can take

anywhere from six to twenty-six weeks or even longer to get a decision on your

claim.

Just starting the process can be time consuming due to the amount of paperwork

required to start a claim. Once the paperwork is turned in to the Social

Security office, someone there then has to enter all that information into their

computer system. Because of that, it can take up to two weeks for the file to be

opened in their system and sent to the Analyst to actually begin work on it.

It is now possible to speed up at least the initial claim filing process by

entering all the information in your home computer before you go to the Social

Security office. With an internet connection, you can enter the information from

your own computer at your leisure and submit it directly into the Social

Security system.

At one time, applications were taken online, but they were processed internally

with no way to speak to the person handling the claim or to send additional

information. That has now changed. Now you can enter the information on line and

have it transmitted to your local Social Security office where it is processed

locally.

Social Security has issued a press release on this program. It is available for

anyone wishing to apply for Social Security Disability Benefits as well as

retirement. It is not yet available to persons applying for Supplemental

Security Income (SSI) benefits due to the need for financial information to

determine eligibility.

Below is the complete press release from Social Security, followed by more

information on the process:

EASIER WAY TO COMPLETE DISABILITY REPORT — ONLINE

Applying for disability benefits from Social Security is easier than it's ever

been before. Until recently, the disability report had to be completed

manually. Now, you can save time by completing it online and sending it to us

electronically.

An important part of applying for disability benefits for adults is completing

the adult disability report, or form 3368. The report asks important questions

about your disabling condition, medical records, health care provider contact

information, and information about your educational and work history. This

information is important to help us determine your disability.

We use your disability report and information to help us answer these five

questions:

1. Are you working?

2. Is your disabling condition severe enough to limit your ability to do

work?

3. Is your condition on our list of impairments, and is it expected to last

for at least a year or end in death?

4. Can you do the work now that you did in the past?

5. Can you do any other work?

There are two versions of the adult disability report that can be completed

online, depending on whether you are the person applying for benefits, or a

professional representative.

If you are applying for disability benefits on your own behalf, you can complete

the online disability report at the following link.

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/i3369/ee001-fi.jsp

If you are representing a disabled person, you can complete our professional

version of the disability report. Examples of representatives include attorneys

and non-attorney representatives, employees of government agencies, social

agencies, hospitals, nursing care facilities, homeless shelters, or non-profit

agencies, and anyone else who assists applicants in applying for disability

benefits.

If you are representing someone and want to apply for benefits on their behalf,

you can go to the following website to complete their adult disability report.

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/

i3368PRO/main.html/

Keep in mind that in addition to the disability report, we will also need a

completed application for disability benefits. The online application can be

found at the following address. http://www.socialsecurity.gov/

applyfordisability/

To learn more about Social Security, visit our website at

www.socialsecurity.gov, or call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

To open a file for disability, there are two primary forms that must be

completed, the Adult Disability Report (SSA-3368-BK) and the Application for

Disability (formerly SSA-16-F6). The 3368 report can be found in two places on

line as shown in the above article. This is because the 3368 can be completed by

you personally or it can be completed by your appointed representative if you

have hired one.

However, the Application for Disability must be completed by you because it

requires an electronic signature, swearing to the accuracy of the statements.

Your representative can help you complete it as long as you are present to

" sign " the document.

There are several advantages to filing these documents online. First, the forms

ask for a substantial amount of information. They want to know not only about

your condition and when you stopped work, but they also need all your medical

providers' names, addresses, phone numbers, as well as when they were seen and

why. They want a list of all your prescriptions and your educational background.

They also want to know all the different types of jobs you have had in the past

fifteen years and the job duties of each. It takes time and research to complete

these forms.

It is very easy to complete these forms online. They automatically adjust

questions based on your prior statements; they give you ample opportunity to

make comments about your condition. They even have an option that allows you to

stop, save your work, and come back to it later. Your file is assigned a code

which you can reenter and start back on the form where you left off.

Once you have completed the documents, the program will question possible

errors, note blanks, and allow you to check them for completeness. You also are

able to and really should print out a complete copy of the forms.

Then you are ready to submit the forms. Once submitted, they can no longer be

retrieved or revised. When the Submit button is clicked, the documents are sent

electronically to the Social Security Field Office nearest your ZIP Code.

Normally, you will be called by that office within three working days of

submitting the forms. If you don't hear from them, you will need to call the

toll-free number (800-772-1213) as local offices do not list their numbers. Ask

them to follow up on your submission.

Often you will need to show an original or certified copy of your birth

certificate. You need to show them your checkbook so they can record the numbers

for direct deposit. They may ask to see other items as well, such as military

discharge papers, or recent paycheck stubs or W-2 forms.

It is recommended that you take those requested items into Social Security. They

will examine the documents, photocopy them, and return them to you. Note that

many advocates do not recommend going to Social Security personally if you

" don't look sick. " That advice doesn't really make much sense. First, you don't

want to trust valuable documents like an original birth certificate to the

mails.

Second, the person you meet with at Social Security is not the one who decides

if you are disabled. That person has no medical training at all. It is an

entirely different office, a state agency, which reviews medical records and

determines disability,

Once you are in touch with the local office, you can schedule an appointment to

go in to present any requested documents. An alternative would be to call the

toll-free number before submitting the documents and make an appointment at your

local office. Submit the documents a day or two before your scheduled

appointment, and they will retrieve them at the appointment.

By initially filing your disability forms online, you shorten the processing

time by at least two weeks, plus you can make sure that the information is

entered correctly.

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>

> Does anybody know the ins and outs and pitfalls of applying for disability

with Hep C ?

> RocketRon

>

[Guest guest]

If I were you I would go out on mental disability. I think that is you best shot if it was me. Then I would add all the other pains and sufferings due to this disease but make no. 1 MENTAL DISABILITY

In a message dated 3/7/2009 2:53:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bucaron@... writes:

Does anybody know the ins and outs and pitfalls of applying for disability with Hep C ?RocketRon

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Good Question

From: bucaron@... <bucaron@...>Subject: [ ] disability Date: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 8:39 AM

Does anybody know the ins and outs and pitfalls of applying for disability with Hep C ?RocketRon

[Guest guest]

that is what I did.

If you use physical dis they give you a real hard time

mental they cannot prove anything and it scares them

love

don in ks

From: bboops4201@... <bboops4201@...>Subject: Re: [ ] disability Date: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 6:09 PM

If I were you I would go out on mental disability. I think that is you best shot if it was me. Then I would add all the other pains and sufferings due to this disease but make no. 1 MENTAL DISABILITY

In a message dated 3/7/2009 2:53:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bucaronrocketmail (DOT) com writes:

Does anybody know the ins and outs and pitfalls of applying for disability with Hep C ?RocketRon

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there are free lawyer in legal aide, and paid lawyers ad's on TV

the phone book has millions of them

From: PeachStatePam <figment@...>Subject: [ ] Disability Date: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 8:49 PM

Amen to that! You can't get disability based on "just" hep C unless you are lying in an ICU, on life support and about 24 hours from transplant. And that is still an IF. Mental disability is what the SSDI system LOVES to label us. Of course, take all your diagnoses and clump them together but as Bethie just said........ make mental health your number 1! For a lot of us it is anyway because just getting the diagnosis of Hep C can make you depressed. Good luck! Mine too 17 months and I was in the ICU on life support when my first denial came. Get a lawyer right off the bat!

Re: [ ] disability

If I were you I would go out on mental disability. I think that is you best shot if it was me. Then I would add all the other pains and sufferings due to this disease but make no. 1 MENTAL DISABILITY

In a message dated 3/7/2009 2:53:24 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, bucaronrocketmail (DOT) com writes:

Does anybody know the ins and outs and pitfalls of applying for disability with Hep C ?RocketRon

A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps!

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Well that's discouraging. So I'm taking it that no one in this group has been

successful collecting disability from SSA or a company insurer based solely on

Hep C.

With the economy the way it is, we'd all be up the creek without a paddle with

no job and no insurance. If anyone knows of someone who has actually made a

successful case using hep c alone, I'd like to talk with him or her, backstage

of course.

ron

> All SSDI lawyers take the cases for NO money upfront. Their fees are based

on what your award is. If they don't win they don't get paid. They won't

take the case if they don't feel they can win. There is a cap on the amount

they can take. I am not sure what the current amount is but probably somewhere

in the vicinity of 5 grand and it is sent directly to them from the Social

Security people. " You " never see that money. They get theirs before you get

yours. Just another game and hoops to jump through! Your amount will be

based on how much you paid into the system during your working years.

> [ ] Disability

>

> Date: Saturday, March 7, 2009, 8:49 PM

>

>

> Amen to that! You can't get disability based on " just " hep C

unless you are lying in an ICU, on life support and about 24 hours from

transplant. And that is still an IF. Mental disability is what the SSDI

system LOVES to label us. Of course, take all your diagnoses and clump them

together but as Bethie just said........ make mental health your number 1!

For a lot of us it is anyway because just getting the diagnosis of Hep C can

make you depressed. Good luck! Mine too 17 months and I was in the ICU on

life support when my first denial came. Get a lawyer right off the bat!

>

> ._,___

>

[Guest guest]

Congratulations!!

Jolene

In a message dated 6/12/2009 6:11:20 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

michelebrooks04@... writes:

Hey Heidi, I'm sooooo happy for you getting SS. I also had no trouble

getting mine. It pays to have a great Rheumy! Anyway I'm very happy for

you..... MicheleBB

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> It's a Happy Friday for me as I sit here after a walk with a sore left

hip

> and lower back. I got a call from SS stating that I'd been approved

> medically for disability!! medically for disability!!<WBR>! Yay!! For

some

> called was that the examiner wanted someone to be payee for my checks.

> Well, that's totally unneccessary. I've met the lady from SS several

times

> and she thought it was crazy too, so she is over-ruling that suggestion.

My

> first check is coming in July and my retro check should arrive in

October or

> November. They went back to May 2008.

> It's about time...I've been so cranky lately with all this pain. I was

> actually glad to take 6 mtx yesterday! How warped am I? Don't answer

that.

> LOL. Anyway, just wanted to share some good news for a change.

>

> Heidi in Mass.

>

>

> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

>

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[Guest guest]

Absolutely good news! It sounds like you're going to get a BIG check soon,

too. Make good use of it, maybe saving most of it for a rainy day. I'm glad

to hear this, cloud 9 for you!!

Dennis in eastexas

On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 4:41 PM, Heidi Oliveri <sposy1584@...> wrote:

>

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> It's a Happy Friday for me as I sit here after a walk with a sore left hip

> and lower back. I got a call from SS stating that I'd been approved

> medically for disability!!! Yay!! For some crazy reason and the reason she

> called was that the examiner wanted someone to be payee for my checks.

> Well, that's totally unneccessary. I've met the lady from SS several times

> and she thought it was crazy too, so she is over-ruling that suggestion. My

> first check is coming in July and my retro check should arrive in October

> or

> November. They went back to May 2008.

> It's about time...I've been so cranky lately with all this pain. I was

> actually glad to take 6 mtx yesterday! How warped am I? Don't answer that.

> LOL. Anyway, just wanted to share some good news for a change.

>

> Heidi in Mass.

>

[Guest guest]

Heidi,

That is wonderful news! I am so happy for you!

Sue

On Jun 12, 2009, at 5:41 PM, Heidi Oliveri wrote:

> Hi Everyone,

>

> It's a Happy Friday for me as I sit here after a walk with a sore

> left hip

> and lower back. I got a call from SS stating that I'd been approved

> medically for disability!!! Yay!! For some crazy reason and the

> reason she

> called was that the examiner wanted someone to be payee for my checks.

> Well, that's totally unneccessary. I've met the lady from SS

> several times

> and she thought it was crazy too, so she is over-ruling that

> suggestion. My

> first check is coming in July and my retro check should arrive in

> October or

> November. They went back to May 2008.

> It's about time...I've been so cranky lately with all this pain. I

> was

> actually glad to take 6 mtx yesterday! How warped am I? Don't

> answer that.

> LOL. Anyway, just wanted to share some good news for a change.

>

[Guest guest]

Hey Heidi, I'm sooooo happy for you getting SS. I also had no trouble getting

mine. It pays to have a great Rheumy! Anyway I'm very happy for you.....

MicheleBB

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> It's a Happy Friday for me as I sit here after a walk with a sore left hip

> and lower back. I got a call from SS stating that I'd been approved

> medically for disability!!! Yay!! For some crazy reason and the reason she

> called was that the examiner wanted someone to be payee for my checks.

> Well, that's totally unneccessary. I've met the lady from SS several times

> and she thought it was crazy too, so she is over-ruling that suggestion. My

> first check is coming in July and my retro check should arrive in October or

> November. They went back to May 2008.

> It's about time...I've been so cranky lately with all this pain. I was

> actually glad to take 6 mtx yesterday! How warped am I? Don't answer that.

> LOL. Anyway, just wanted to share some good news for a change.

>

> Heidi in Mass.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Heidi:

     OMG< finally, some wonderful news for you getting your SSD.  I am so darn

happy for you.  I know what you went through for so long to get it.  Now you can

concentrate on your health issues so you can start to feel better.  It couldn't

have happened for a nicer and more deserving person.  Monster hugs to you

tonight!!!

    You must be on cloud nine with that phone call.  I knew you would be

approved, it is just they take so darn long to approve people.  I bet your Mom

is thrilled for you.  I hope you are celebrating somehow tonight.

      I also hope you will feel better soon, and be pain free.

      I am all done with P.T., am driving and feeling very good.  I see my

surgeon June 22nd, and I know that will be a good appt.

      Very hot and humid here these last few days.  I love the heat, hate the

humidity.  I hope you are having better weather in Mass.

      Go Red Sox's.  I know you enjoy the games.

      Have a wonderful weekend and talk soon.

 

Lots of hugs from me to you.

 

Barbara

From: Heidi Oliveri <sposy1584@...>

Subject: [ ] Disability

Date: Friday, June 12, 2009, 2:41 PM

Hi Everyone,

It's a Happy Friday for me as I sit here after a walk with a sore left hip

and lower back. I got a call from SS stating that I'd been approved

medically for disability!! ! Yay!! For some crazy reason and the reason she

called was that the examiner wanted someone to be payee for my checks.

Well, that's totally unneccessary. I've met the lady from SS several times

and she thought it was crazy too, so she is over-ruling that suggestion. My

first check is coming in July and my retro check should arrive in October or

November. They went back to May 2008.

It's about time...I've been so cranky lately with all this pain. I was

actually glad to take 6 mtx yesterday! How warped am I? Don't answer that.

LOL. Anyway, just wanted to share some good news for a change.

Heidi in Mass.

[Guest guest]

Excellent news! Glad this is working out for you. Hopefully, this will take

away some of the stress. Hope you feel better. - D. in HOT south

Louisiana

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> It's a Happy Friday for me as I sit here after a walk with a sore left hip

> and lower back. I got a call from SS stating that I'd been approved

> medically for disability!!! Yay!! For some crazy reason and the reason she

> called was that the examiner wanted someone to be payee for my checks.

> Well, that's totally unneccessary. I've met the lady from SS several times

> and she thought it was crazy too, so she is over-ruling that suggestion. My

> first check is coming in July and my retro check should arrive in October or

> November. They went back to May 2008.

> It's about time...I've been so cranky lately with all this pain. I was

> actually glad to take 6 mtx yesterday! How warped am I? Don't answer that.

> LOL. Anyway, just wanted to share some good news for a change.

>

> Heidi in Mass.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Congratulations, Barbara! You have done so well!

I may go to Florida this summer, but wonder if I'll be able to stand

the heat.

Sue

On Jun 12, 2009, at 7:24 PM, Barbara Creedon wrote:

>

> I am all done with P.T., am driving and feeling very good. I

> see my surgeon June 22nd, and I know that will be a good appt.

> Very hot and humid here these last few days. I love the heat,

> hate the humidity. I hope you are having better weather in Mass.

[Guest guest]

Just wondering...does a spouses income affect the eligibility of ssi/ssd.

ita

>

> Hi Everyone,

>

> It's a Happy Friday for me as I sit here after a walk with a sore left hip

> and lower back. I got a call from SS stating that I'd been approved

> medically for disability!!! Yay!! For some crazy reason and the reason she

> called was that the examiner wanted someone to be payee for my checks.

> Well, that's totally unneccessary. I've met the lady from SS several times

> and she thought it was crazy too, so she is over-ruling that suggestion. My

> first check is coming in July and my retro check should arrive in October or

> November. They went back to May 2008.

> It's about time...I've been so cranky lately with all this pain. I was

> actually glad to take 6 mtx yesterday! How warped am I? Don't answer that.

> LOL. Anyway, just wanted to share some good news for a change.

>

> Heidi in Mass.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Heidi- Are you still working? Did you 'retire'? How does this all work?

Thanks- ELizabeth D.

> >

> > Hi Everyone,

> >

> > It's a Happy Friday for me as I sit here after a walk with a sore left hip

> > and lower back. I got a call from SS stating that I'd been approved

> > medically for disability!!! Yay!! For some crazy reason and the reason she

> > called was that the examiner wanted someone to be payee for my checks.

> > Well, that's totally unneccessary. I've met the lady from SS several times

> > and she thought it was crazy too, so she is over-ruling that suggestion. My

> > first check is coming in July and my retro check should arrive in October or

> > November. They went back to May 2008.

> > It's about time...I've been so cranky lately with all this pain. I was

> > actually glad to take 6 mtx yesterday! How warped am I? Don't answer that.

> > LOL. Anyway, just wanted to share some good news for a change.

> >

> > Heidi in Mass.

> >

> >

> >