Re: Disability Claim

[Guest guest]

Good news, basically. I sure hope it takes less rather than more time. 18 months is a long time, but if you have the state disability, it will tide you over till the big one comes through. My brother-in-law just got done with the process and he made it fine.Sharon in NW WashingtonKnitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde Disability ClaimI finally made it to the attorney today and saw a paralegal that I think was about 10 years old...LOL! Basically, he took the info and gave me a brief overview of the process. They get 25% of the settlement and that is capped at $5,300. The only out-of-pocket I would have is any fee charged by my doctors for filling out forms. I know that both my neurologist and rheumatologist charge to do this. He said I could expect to hear something in 5 to 6 months. If I am denied, they would appeal and it could take up to 18 months. On the other hand, it could go well and I could be approved before the 5 months. They will file the claim within the next 2 weeks, but the claim is actually retroactive to March 22nd. It is 5 months after the disability began. I filed for state disability on October 22nd. So I am already "putting in time" so-to-speak toward my settlement. I hope with the RA, peripheral neuropathy, Reynaud's, & HCV, I can get a quick ruling. Then I can think about working part time. I would be able to earn up to $12K a year, but he said they suggest you don't earn more than $800 a month. I still have to put together all the medical records and drop them off next week, but I feel better now that this is underway. Hope all is well with everyone!! Dorothy

[Guest guest]

Good luck Dorothy,, I was told by my attorney that IF I was able to work even part time, it would over time compromise my disability checks... be careful!Dorothy wrote: I finally made it to the attorney today and saw a paralegal that I think was about 10 years old…….LOL! Basically, he took the info and gave me a brief overview of the process. They get 25% of the settlement and that is capped at $5,300. The only out-of-pocket I would have is any fee charged by my doctors for filling out forms. I know that both my neurologist and rheumatologist charge to do this. He said I could expect to hear something in 5 to 6 months. If I am denied, they would appeal and it could take up to 18 months. On the other hand, it could go well and I could be approved before the 5 months. They will file the claim within the next 2 weeks, but the claim is actually retroactive to March 22nd. It is 5 months after the disability began. I filed for state disability on October 22nd. So I am already “putting in time” so-to-speak toward my settlement. I hope with the RA, peripheral neuropathy, Reynaud’s, & HCV, I can get a quick ruling. Then I can think about working part time. I would be able to earn up to $12K a

year, but he said they suggest you don’t earn more than $800 a month. I still have to put together all the medical records and drop them off next week, but I feel better now that this is underway. Hope all is well with everyone!! Dorothy Jackie

[Guest guest]

Unfortunately, I didn’t get the state

disability due to a late filing. They said I was four days late!!

From: Hepatitis_C_Central

[mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On

Behalf Of SHARON CROSBY

Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008

11:02 PM

To:

Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Disability Claim

Good news, basically. I sure hope it takes less rather than more

time. 18 months is a long time, but if you have the state disability, it

will tide you over till the big one comes through. My brother-in-law just

got done with the process and he made it fine.

Sharon in NW Washington

Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde

Disability Claim

I finally

made it to the attorney today and saw a paralegal that I think was about 10

years old...LOL!

Basically,

he took the info and gave me a brief overview of the process. They get

25% of the settlement and that is capped at $5,300. The only

out-of-pocket I would have is any fee charged by my doctors for filling out

forms. I know that both my neurologist and rheumatologist charge to do

this.

He said I

could expect to hear something in 5 to 6 months. If I am denied, they

would appeal and it could take up to 18 months. On the other hand, it

could go well and I could be approved before the 5 months.

They will

file the claim within the next 2 weeks, but the claim is actually retroactive

to March 22nd. It is 5 months after the disability

began. I filed for state disability on October 22nd. So

I am already " putting in time " so-to-speak toward my settlement.

I hope with

the RA, peripheral neuropathy, Reynaud's, & HCV, I can get a quick

ruling. Then I can think about working part time. I would be able

to earn up to $12K a year, but he said they suggest you don't earn more than

$800 a month.

I still have

to put together all the medical records and drop them off next week, but I feel

better now that this is underway.

Hope all is

well with everyone!!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

I wonder why your attorney told you that,

Jackie. If Soc. Sec. allows up to a certain income, why would it

compromise your ruling? Like I said, I was told yesterday that $12K a

year is allowed, but they (the law firm) “recommended” that you

earn no more than $800 a month ($9,600 a year). Of course, that’s a

little hard to define. If a disabled person can work 4 hours a day and

one earns $10 an hour and another earns $20 an hour…….well, you see

what I mean. I guess that means that if I could find a better paying job,

I should take the $8 a hour job instead!

I never did understand the logic of being

considered permanently disabled yet able to work, but I’ve heard it from

so many sources that I believe it to be true. If you actually wanted to

do some part time work, I would investigate further if I were you. I hope

that at some point (after a favorable ruling) that I might work 4 or 5 hours a day

in the afternoon. Ideally, I would recover enough that one day I could

work full time. I had hoped to work another 8 years or so to sock away

some retirement savings.

Assuming I do win the case and am able to

work part time, I would certainly confirm my position without a doubt before

jeopardizing the claim. I have no intention of considering working until

after the ruling. Thank God I am still married and he has good health

insurance!

BTW, his kidney transplant seems to have

been a success (this past Monday). His biggest complaint right now is

pain. He should be going home today or tomorrow. I hope he has some

pain……..not TOO much, but just enough to make him unhappy…….LOL.

For those who don’t know, we’ve been separated off and on for years.

I’m very happy he pulled through this so far, but a little pain never

hurt anyone (pun intended)!!!

Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_Central

[mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On

Behalf Of Jackie on

Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008

11:50 PM

To:

Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Disability Claim

Good luck

Dorothy,,

I was told by my attorney that IF I was able to work even part time, it would

over time compromise my disability checks... be careful!

[Guest guest]

I think I'd challenge that one!!

Sharon in NW Washington

Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde

Disability Claim

I finally made it to the attorney today and saw a paralegal that I think was about 10 years old...LOL!

Basically, he took the info and gave me a brief overview of the process. They get 25% of the settlement and that is capped at $5,300. The only out-of-pocket I would have is any fee charged by my doctors for filling out forms. I know that both my neurologist and rheumatologist charge to do this.

He said I could expect to hear something in 5 to 6 months. If I am denied, they would appeal and it could take up to 18 months. On the other hand, it could go well and I could be approved before the 5 months.

They will file the claim within the next 2 weeks, but the claim is actually retroactive to March 22nd. It is 5 months after the disability began. I filed for state disability on October 22nd. So I am already "putting in time" so-to-speak toward my settlement.

I hope with the RA, peripheral neuropathy, Reynaud's, & HCV, I can get a quick ruling. Then I can think about working part time. I would be able to earn up to $12K a year, but he said they suggest you don't earn more than $800 a month.

I still have to put together all the medical records and drop them off next week, but I feel better now that this is underway.

Hope all is well with everyone!!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

I would have been able to work - at something NOT included in my disability claim - as long as I didn't make over 710 a month, at that time. Now, at 65, I can make what ever and not lose anything.

Sharon in NW Washington

Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde

RE: Disability Claim

I wonder why your attorney told you that, Jackie. If Soc. Sec. allows up to a certain income, why would it compromise your ruling? Like I said, I was told yesterday that $12K a year is allowed, but they (the law firm) "recommended" that you earn no more than $800 a month ($9,600 a year). Of course, that's a little hard to define. If a disabled person can work 4 hours a day and one earns $10 an hour and another earns $20 an hour...well, you see what I mean. I guess that means that if I could find a better paying job, I should take the $8 a hour job instead!

I never did understand the logic of being considered permanently disabled yet able to work, but I've heard it from so many sources that I believe it to be true. If you actually wanted to do some part time work, I would investigate further if I were you. I hope that at some point (after a favorable ruling) that I might work 4 or 5 hours a day in the afternoon. Ideally, I would recover enough that one day I could work full time. I had hoped to work another 8 years or so to sock away some retirement savings.

Assuming I do win the case and am able to work part time, I would certainly confirm my position without a doubt before jeopardizing the claim. I have no intention of considering working until after the ruling. Thank God I am still married and he has good health insurance!

BTW, his kidney transplant seems to have been a success (this past Monday). His biggest complaint right now is pain. He should be going home today or tomorrow. I hope he has some pain....not TOO much, but just enough to make him unhappy...LOL. For those who don't know, we've been separated off and on for years. I'm very happy he pulled through this so far, but a little pain never hurt anyone (pun intended)!!!

Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Jackie onSent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 11:50 PMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Disability Claim

Good luck Dorothy,, I was told by my attorney that IF I was able to work even part time, it would over time compromise my disability checks... be careful!

[Guest guest]

wow,, I was told not to make anything because it would trigger a re-eval soon and they figure that if you can do anything for even part time, they would eventually take it away,,, but yeah, after you reach 65, your disability switches to soc security and then you can work if you are able,, its really like being hog tied if ya ask me... they make it hard for us in so many ways,,SHARON CROSBY wrote: I would have been able to

work - at something NOT included in my disability claim - as long as I didn't make over 710 a month, at that time. Now, at 65, I can make what ever and not lose anything. Sharon in NW Washington Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde RE: Disability Claim I wonder why your attorney told you that, Jackie. If Soc. Sec.

allows up to a certain income, why would it compromise your ruling? Like I said, I was told yesterday that $12K a year is allowed, but they (the law firm) "recommended" that you earn no more than $800 a month ($9,600 a year). Of course, that's a little hard to define. If a disabled person can work 4 hours a day and one earns $10 an hour and another earns $20 an hour...well, you see what I mean. I guess that means that if I could find a better paying job, I should take the $8 a hour job instead! I never did understand the logic of being considered permanently disabled yet able to work, but I've heard it

from so many sources that I believe it to be true. If you actually wanted to do some part time work, I would investigate further if I were you. I hope that at some point (after a favorable ruling) that I might work 4 or 5 hours a day in the afternoon. Ideally, I would recover enough that one day I could work full time. I had hoped to work another 8 years or so to sock away some retirement savings. Assuming I do win the case and am able to work part time, I would certainly confirm my position without a doubt before jeopardizing the claim. I have no intention of considering working until after the

ruling. Thank God I am still married and he has good health insurance! BTW, his kidney transplant seems to have been a success (this past Monday). His biggest complaint right now is pain. He should be going home today or tomorrow. I hope he has some pain....not TOO much, but just enough to make him unhappy...LOL. For those who don't know, we've been separated off and on for years. I'm very happy he pulled through this so far, but a little pain never hurt anyone (pun intended)!!! Dorothy From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Jackie onSent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 11:50 PMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Disability Claim Good luck Dorothy,, I was told by my attorney that IF I was able to work even part time, it would over time compromise my disability checks... be careful! Jackie

[Guest guest]

Ya, and those who age after us will have to work longer to earn their SS. I cannot imagine my dh working as a laborer at his age and that's what he did for 25 years.

Actually, I'm very thankful that I can now work, albeit not too hard. lol

Sharon in NW Washington

Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde

wow,, I was told not to make anything because it would trigger a re-eval soon and they figure that if you can do anything for even part time, they would eventually take it away,,, but yeah, after you reach 65, your disability switches to soc security and then you can work if you are able,, its really like being hog tied if ya ask me... they make it hard for us in so many ways,,SHARON CROSBY wrote:

I would have been able to work - at something NOT included in my disability claim - as long as I didn't make over 710 a month, at that time. Now, at 65, I can make what ever and not lose anything.

Sharon in NW Washington

Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde

[Guest guest]

I dont know Dorothy, but I never wanted to jeopardize it as there is no way I could work 'consistantly' even part time.. I never know from one day to the next how Im gonna feel and if Ill even be able to get out of bed.. I think that 'they' think that if you can work even part time, that you can work... I wish I could work even part time,, but Im just telling you what I was told,, you have to trust your attorney,, and Im sure he knows what he is talking about,, but I would be lost if we lost my disability,,, we'd lose our home ,,,Im happy for your ex,, Im sure that he IS in pain, that has to be a huge surgery but he will feel better in time,, Im glad he got his kidney,, I wish my father had stopped smoking so he could have gotten a transplant but he refused to quit unless they guaranteed him the kidney,, lol,, we tried to tell him that it didnt work that way,, lolDorothy wrote: I wonder why your attorney told you that, Jackie. If Soc. Sec. allows up to a certain income, why would it compromise your ruling? Like I said, I was told yesterday that $12K a year is allowed, but they (the law firm) “recommended” that you earn no more than $800 a month ($9,600 a year). Of course, that’s a little hard to define. If a disabled person can work 4 hours a day and one earns $10 an hour and another

earns $20 an hour…….well, you see what I mean. I guess that means that if I could find a better paying job, I should take the $8 a hour job instead! I never did understand the logic of being considered permanently disabled yet able to work, but I’ve heard it from so many sources that I believe it to be true. If you actually wanted to do some part time work, I would investigate further if I were you. I hope that at some point (after a favorable ruling) that I might work 4 or 5 hours a day in the afternoon. Ideally, I would recover enough that one day I could work full time. I had hoped to work another 8 years or so to sock away

some retirement savings. Assuming I do win the case and am able to work part time, I would certainly confirm my position without a doubt before jeopardizing the claim. I have no intention of considering working until after the ruling. Thank God I am still married and he has good health insurance! BTW, his kidney transplant seems to

have been a success (this past Monday). His biggest complaint right now is pain. He should be going home today or tomorrow. I hope he has some pain……..not TOO much, but just enough to make him unhappy…….LOL. For those who don’t know, we’ve been separated off and on for years. I’m very happy he pulled through this so far, but a little pain never hurt anyone (pun intended)!!! Dorothy From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Jackie on Sent: Thursday, April 03,

2008 11:50 PM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Disability Claim Good luck Dorothy,, I was told by my attorney that IF I was able to work even part time, it would over time compromise my disability checks... be careful! Jackie

[Guest guest]

Oh, I did. It bounced back & forth

between the state unemployment dept. and the disability people. I got nowhere

and I asked the attorney to take a look at the paperwork.

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of SHARON CROSBY

Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 4:39

PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Disability Claim

I think I'd challenge that one!!

Sharon in NW Washington

Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde

Disability Claim

I finally

made it to the attorney today and saw a paralegal that I think was about 10

years old...LOL!

Basically,

he took the info and gave me a brief overview of the process. They get

25% of the settlement and that is capped at $5,300. The only

out-of-pocket I would have is any fee charged by my doctors for filling out

forms. I know that both my neurologist and rheumatologist charge to do

this.

He said I

could expect to hear something in 5 to 6 months. If I am denied, they

would appeal and it could take up to 18 months. On the other hand, it

could go well and I could be approved before the 5 months.

They will

file the claim within the next 2 weeks, but the claim is actually retroactive

to March 22nd. It is 5 months after the disability

began. I filed for state disability on October 22nd. So

I am already " putting in time " so-to-speak toward my settlement.

I hope with

the RA, peripheral neuropathy, Reynaud's, & HCV, I can get a quick

ruling. Then I can think about working part time. I would be able

to earn up to $12K a year, but he said they suggest you don't earn more than

$800 a month.

I still have

to put together all the medical records and drop them off next week, but I feel

better now that this is underway.

Hope all is

well with everyone!!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

Then you much be on standard social

security now since you qualified by age. Was it just a simple transfer from

social security disability to the standard social security benefits? Did you

have to file anything at the time?

After all……..I’m not

getting any younger – LOL!!!

Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of SHARON CROSBY

Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 4:38

PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Disability Claim

I would have been able to work - at something NOT included in my

disability claim - as long as I didn't make over 710 a month, at that

time. Now, at 65, I can make what ever and not lose anything.

Sharon in NW Washington

Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde

Re:

Disability Claim

Good luck

Dorothy,,

I was told by my attorney that IF I was able to work even part time, it would

over time compromise my disability checks... be careful!

[Guest guest]

DIdn't have to do anything, they contacted me about medicare and supplemental insurance and the checks didn't pause, just continued on as before.

Sharon in NW Washington

Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde

Then you much be on standard social security now since you qualified by age. Was it just a simple transfer from social security disability to the standard social security benefits? Did you have to file anything at the time?

After all....I'm not getting any younger - LOL!!!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

Ya know, I think they go to SCHOOL to learn to be difficult, like DRs and handwriting. Hope it works out for you Dorothy.

Sharon in NW Washington

Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde

Oh, I did. It bounced back & forth between the state unemployment dept. and the disability people. I got nowhere and I asked the attorney to take a look at the paperwork.

[Guest guest]

Quite honestly, I screwed up & I only

have myself to blame. I really feel that had I been my “old self,”

it wouldn’t have happened since I would have known EXACTLY when I needed

to file the claim. Then when I tried to fix my mistake, I almost made it

worse, but perhaps the lawyer will be able to do something. I even considered

writing to my congressman or someone like that, but we’ll see what

happens.

I will say this…….they sure

know the rules!!

Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of SHARON CROSBY

Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 6:42

PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Disability Claim

Ya know, I think they go to SCHOOL to learn to be difficult, like DRs

and handwriting. Hope it works out for you Dorothy.

Sharon in NW Washington

Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde

Oh, I did. It bounced back & forth between the state

unemployment dept. and the disability people. I got nowhere and I asked

the attorney to take a look at the paperwork.

[Guest guest]

I had exams by a state doc BEFORE getting disability, but none since. I don't think at our age they are as specific as for younger and more able to heal people seeking disability.

Sharon in NW Washington

Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde

While you collect disability, do they ever require you to submit to medical exams or provide continuing proof of the disability? Or is it a done deal once you receive the initial ruling?

It's a pleasure having you join in our conversations. We hope you have found the support you need with us.

[Guest guest]

thats what they told my father when both transplant teams called our home when he was willing to take a look at it.. they said he had to be a non smoker for at least 6 months to a year because of the immunosuppressant drugs and the risk of upper respiratory infections with smokers.. yeah, Im sure that because he had a live donor who was willing to do it might have made the difference for your hubby. I would have gladly donated a kidney to my father but I was born with only one kidney myself, so that left me out..Dorothy wrote: I didn’t realize that smoking would disqualify you from an organ transplant. My husband has untreated HCV and you would think that would top smoking. Of course, my husband had a live donor and wasn’t on a list waiting. Perhaps that makes a difference. In any case, he’s not getting a whole lot of sympathy from me J From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Jackie on Sent:

Friday, April 04, 2008 5:50 PM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: RE: Disability Claim I dont know Dorothy, but I never wanted to jeopardize it as there is no way I could work 'consistantly' even part time.. I never know from one day to the next how Im gonna feel and if Ill even be able to get out of bed.. I think that 'they' think that if you can work even part time, that you can work... I wish I could work even part time,, but Im just telling you what I was told,, you have to trust your

attorney,, and Im sure he knows what he is talking about,, but I would be lost if we lost my disability,,, we'd lose our home ,,, Im happy for your ex,, Im sure that he IS in pain, that has to be a huge surgery but he will feel better in time,, Im glad he got his kidney,, I wish my father had stopped smoking so he could have gotten a transplant but he refused to quit unless they guaranteed him the kidney,, lol,, we tried to tell him that it didnt work that way,, lol Dorothy <dorvoptonline (DOT) net> wrote: I wonder why your attorney told you that, Jackie. If Soc. Sec. allows up to a certain income, why would it

compromise your ruling? Like I said, I was told yesterday that $12K a year is allowed, but they (the law firm) “recommended” that you earn no more than $800 a month ($9,600 a year). Of course, that’s a little hard to define. If a disabled person can work 4 hours a day and one earns $10 an hour and another earns $20 an hour…….well, you see what I mean. I guess that means that if I could find a better paying job, I should take the $8 a hour job instead! I never did understand the logic of being considered permanently disabled yet able to work, but I’ve heard it from so many sources that I

believe it to be true. If you actually wanted to do some part time work, I would investigate further if I were you. I hope that at some point (after a favorable ruling) that I might work 4 or 5 hours a day in the afternoon. Ideally, I would recover enough that one day I could work full time. I had hoped to work another 8 years or so to sock away some retirement savings. Assuming I do win the case and am able to work part time, I would certainly confirm my position without a doubt before jeopardizing the claim. I have no intention of considering working until after the ruling. Thank

God I am still married and he has good health insurance! BTW, his kidney transplant seems to have been a success (this past Monday). His biggest complaint right now is pain. He should be going home today or tomorrow. I hope he has some pain……..not TOO much, but just enough to make him unhappy…….LOL. For those who don’t know, we’ve been separated off and on for years. I’m very happy he pulled through this so far, but a little pain never hurt anyone (pun intended)!!! Dorothy From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Jackie on Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2008 11:50 PM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Disability Claim Good luck Dorothy,, I was told by my attorney that IF I was able to work even part time, it would over time compromise my disability checks... be careful! Jackie Jackie

[Guest guest]

well so far,, after my 18 month re-eval, they've not required anything further, but Im told that they will re-eval again within the next 7 years... and they can come in at anytime and demand further proof,, Dorothy wrote: While you collect disability, do they ever require you to submit to medical exams or provide continuing proof of the disability? Or is it a done

deal once you receive the initial ruling? From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of SHARON CROSBY Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 6:40 PM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Disability Claim DIdn't have to do anything, they contacted me about medicare and supplemental insurance and the checks didn't pause, just continued on as before. Sharon in NW Washington Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde Then you much be on standard social security now since you qualified by age. Was it just a simple transfer from social security disability to the standard social security benefits? Did you have to file anything at the time? After all....I'm not getting any younger - LOL!!! Dorothy Jackie

[Guest guest]

THey wield a lot of power, don't they? I was 61 when I filed, so I got it easier for that fact, I think. I could not draw SS for seniors til 65, tho and the insurance was less, but I'm home free now.

Sharon in NW Washington

Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde

well so far,, after my 18 month re-eval, they've not required anything further, but Im told that they will re-eval again within the next 7 years... and they can come in at anytime and demand further proof,, Dorothy wrote:

While you collect disability, do they ever require you to submit to medical exams or provide continuing proof of the disability? Or is it a done deal once you receive the initial ruling?

[Guest guest]

you are lucky Sharon,, a lot of us are so much younger when we become disabled from this virus.. I was 48.. Im glad you got your disability and now dont have to worry about things,, thats a blessing!SHARON CROSBY wrote: THey wield a lot of power, don't they? I was 61 when I filed, so I got it easier for that fact, I think. I could not draw SS for seniors til 65, tho and the insurance was less, but I'm home free

now. Sharon in NW Washington Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde well so far,, after my 18 month re-eval, they've not required anything further, but Im told that they will re-eval again within the next 7 years... and they can come in at anytime and demand further proof,, Dorothy <dorvoptonline (DOT) net> wrote: While you collect disability, do they ever require you to submit to medical exams or provide continuing proof of the disability? Or is it a done deal once you receive the initial ruling? Jackie

[Guest guest]

Yes, and I continue to feel better as time passes. I have my old spring and humor back and can once again work like a dog!! lol ERRR, is that good, or bad?

Sharon in NW Washington

Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde

Re: Disability Claim

you are lucky Sharon,, a lot of us are so much younger when we become disabled from this virus.. I was 48.. Im glad you got your disability and now dont have to worry about things,, thats a blessing!

[Guest guest]

Thats wonderful that you feel better,, Im so happy for you! That is definately a GOOD THING! lolSHARON CROSBY wrote: Yes, and I continue to feel better as time passes. I have my old spring and humor back and can once again work like a dog!! lol ERRR, is that good, or bad? Sharon in NW Washington Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde Re: Disability Claim you are lucky Sharon,, a lot of us are so much younger when we become disabled from this virus.. I was 48.. Im glad you got your disability and now dont have to worry about things,, thats a blessing! Jackie

[Guest guest]

Jackie, is that social security disability

or your private disability? I believe I remember you mentioning that you had

LTD through your job.

Sharon said she’s never been examined by social security so I’m

wondering if it’s different based on cases or if it’s your private

insurance.

Thanks……and good morning!!

Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Jackie on

Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 8:47

PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: RE:

Disability Claim

well so

far,, after my 18 month re-eval, they've not required anything further, but Im

told that they will re-eval again within the next 7 years... and they can come

in at anytime and demand further proof,,

Dorothy

<dorvoptonline (DOT) net> wrote:

While you collect disability, do they ever

require you to submit to medical exams or provide continuing proof of the

disability? Or is it a done deal once you receive the initial ruling?

From: Hepatitis_C_Central

[mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ]

On Behalf Of SHARON CROSBY

Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 6:40

PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Disability Claim

DIdn't have to do anything, they contacted me about medicare and

supplemental insurance and the checks didn't pause, just continued on as before.

Sharon in NW Washington

Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde

Then you much be on standard social

security now since you qualified by age. Was it just a simple transfer

from social security disability to the standard social security benefits?

Did you have to file anything at the time?

After all....I'm not getting any younger -

LOL!!!

Dorothy

Jackie

[Guest guest]

I have both.. My Long Term disability was a paid benefit from my last job,, but I also get ssdi and its the ssdi that tried to take it away at 18 months after denying me over and over until we went to the ALJ.. I've been told that once you get your ssdi, that they 'typically' do a re-eval within 7 years, but they did my first one at 18 months.. Im told that they watch you too and see if you leave your house frequently etc and what you are doing when you leave.... Im not trying to sound paranoid,, but my neighbor has had them watching her ,,,Dorothy wrote: Jackie, is that social security disability or your private disability? I believe I remember you mentioning that you had LTD through your job. Sharon said she’s never been examined by social security so I’m wondering if it’s different based on cases or if it’s your private insurance. Thanks……and good morning!! Dorothy From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Jackie on Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 8:47 PM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: RE: Disability Claim well so far,, after my 18 month re-eval, they've not required anything further, but Im told that they will re-eval again within the next 7 years... and they can come in at anytime and demand further proof,, Dorothy <dorvoptonline (DOT) net> wrote: While you collect disability, do they ever require you to submit to medical exams or provide continuing proof of the disability? Or is it a done deal once you receive the initial ruling? From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of SHARON CROSBY Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 6:40 PM To: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: Disability Claim DIdn't have to do anything, they contacted me about medicare and supplemental insurance and the checks didn't pause, just continued on as before. Sharon in NW

Washington Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde Then you much be on standard social security now since you qualified by age. Was it just a simple transfer from social security disability to the standard social security benefits? Did you have to file anything at the time? After all....I'm not getting any younger - LOL!!! Dorothy Jackie Jackie

[Guest guest]

I've heard of this. I've also heard that agents get bonuses for revealing fraud and for saving the agency money through denials. How bad does it get? Sharon in NW WashingtonKnitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde RE: Disability ClaimI have both.. My Long Term disability was a paid benefit from my last job,, but I also get ssdi and its the ssdi that tried to take it away at 18 months after denying me over and over until we went to the ALJ.. I've been told that once you get your ssdi, that they 'typically' do a re-eval within 7 years, but they did my first one at 18 months.. Im told that they watch you too and see if you leave your house frequently etc and what you are doing when you leave.... Im not trying to sound paranoid,, but my neighbor has had them watching her ,,,Dorothy wrote: Jackie, is that social security disability or your private disability? I believe I remember you mentioning that you had LTD through your job.Sharon said she's never been examined by social security so I'm wondering if it's different based on cases or if it's your private insurance.Thanks..and good morning!!Dorothy

[Guest guest]

I think it’s a good thing that

bonuses are given for revealing fraud. It’s when the people that truly

need the benefits are denied that there’s a problem & a bonus

incentive could cause that to happen for a money-hungry agent.

From: Hepatitis_C_Central

[mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On

Behalf Of SHARON CROSBY

Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 1:25

AM

To:

Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Disability Claim

I've heard of this. I've also heard that agents get bonuses for

revealing fraud and for saving the agency money through denials. How bad

does it get?

Sharon in NW Washington

Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde

RE:

Disability Claim

I have both.. My Long Term disability was a paid benefit from my last

job,, but I also get ssdi and its the ssdi that tried to take it away at 18

months after denying me over and over until we went to the ALJ.. I've been told

that once you get your ssdi, that they 'typically' do a re-eval within 7 years,

but they did my first one at 18 months.. Im told that they watch you too and

see if you leave your house frequently etc and what you are doing when you

leave.... Im not trying to sound paranoid,, but my neighbor has had them

watching her ,,,

Dorothy <dorvoptonline (DOT) net>

wrote:

Jackie, is that social security disability

or your private disability? I believe I remember you mentioning that you

had LTD through your job.

Sharon said she's never been examined by social security so

I'm wondering if it's different based on cases or if it's your private

insurance.

Thanks..and good morning!!

Dorothy