RE: Soc Sec Medical Exam

[Guest guest]

Dorothy,

It really seems that you have enough medical info/disorders that you would qualify - however, SS often does not agree as a lot of us know. Hopefully, once they take in all that you have been through, you'll be approved.

I finally saw my SS Medical Exam report after my reward and that doctor had mentioned depressive disorder (I cried during my exam...) My attorney never tried to use "depression" as a grounds for my disability but on my award letter, it has "Depressive Disorder" listed as the first reason that I was found to be disabled - before hep-c.

Go figure. Hopefully, your ss doctor will be a good one - not just a numbers cruncher - you never know how much their exam will figure into the final calculation.

Good luck!!!

Chris

He didn't even have to go to court, SS called him less than a month

after his SS doc visit and told him that he was approved.

Imho, there is NO logical reason that you won't win, think positive!

Thanks for the info. I know it¢ll be a breeze. I guess I¢m just worried that I won¢t win.

Did your husband win his case or does he have to go to an appeal?

Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.

[Guest guest]

It's pretty cut and dried Dorothy, my husband recently went through it.

You'll wonder what you worried about, simce it's over nearly before it begins..

I think he heard from SS less than a month after that doctor visit.

Go get 'em, you sure deserve it!

Hugs,

Sheena

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I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on Monday. I¢m nervous and was hoping someone who¢s lived through it can give me a couple of tips.

I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and I¢m throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud¢s and glaucoma for good measure.

If I don¢t get it on this first go-round, I don¢t know if I can afford to support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal so it¢s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info.  I know it’ll

be a breeze.  I guess I’m just worried that I won’t win.

Did your husband win his case or does he

have to go to an appeal?

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Sheena

Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 10:05

AM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Soc Sec Medical Exam

It's pretty cut and dried

Dorothy, my husband recently went through it.

You'll wonder what you worried about,

simce it's over nearly before it begins..

I think he heard from SS less than a

month after that doctor visit.

Go get 'em, you sure deserve it!

Hugs,

Sheena

-- On Fri, 6/27/08, Dorothy <dorvoptonline (DOT) net> wrote:

I am

scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on Monday. I¢m

nervous and was hoping someone who¢s lived through it can give me a couple of

tips.

I am

basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and I¢m

throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud¢s and glaucoma

for good measure.

If I don¢t

get it on this first go-round, I don¢t know if I can afford to support myself

for the length of time it will take for an appeal so it¢s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

He didn't even have to go to court, SS called him less than a month

after his SS doc visit and told him that he was approved.

Imho, there is NO logical reason that you won't win, think positive!

I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on Monday. I¢m nervous and was hoping someone who¢s lived through it can give me a couple of tips.

I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and I¢m throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud¢s and glaucoma for good measure.

If I don¢t get it on this first go-round, I don¢t know if I can afford to support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal so it¢s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

Depression is a big one and a sure fire way to get accepted . It can be hard to talk about but if you have any depression at all tell them . Even if your not on an antidepressant .

Soc Sec Medical Exam

I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on Monday. I’m nervous and was hoping someone who’s lived through it can give me a couple of tips.

I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and I’m throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud’s and glaucoma for good measure.

If I don’t get it on this first go-round, I don’t know if I can afford to support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal so it’s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

You really shouldn't worry too much about it - I don't see how they can deny you - you've tried to treat and have done everything that you could to beat this disease - they'll take that into consideration - or they should! Plus, your other medical stuff would seem to be grounds for disability just on their own. You'll do fine.

Tears never hurt in a situation like that - they certainly helped me in that spot, little known to me at the time, lol...

Take care,

Chris

Well, I cry very easily – there’s a very good chance that I’ll cry at the exam! I was thinking about that and hoping that I wouldn’t break down and cry, but now it seems like it may be a good idea.

I’m glad you told me. Thanks, Chris!Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.

[Guest guest]

The main thing is NOT to give up.. if they deny you, appeal it,, keep on appealing it all the way to the Administrative Law Judge if you have to Dorothy. I had to do that myself.. so just dont give up, it sometimes seems that they want you to give up so they keep finding reasons to deny you.. Hopefully you will get approved quickly tho,, I certainly hope so!Jackie

Thanks for the info. I know it¢ll be a breeze. I guess I¢m just worried that I won¢t win.

Did your husband win his case or does he have to go to an appeal?

Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used

cars.

[Guest guest]

I second that good luck for Dorothy.... JackieSubject: Re: Soc Sec Medical ExamTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Date: Friday, June 27, 2008, 7:15 AM

good luck Dorothy

>

> I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on

Monday.

> I'm nervous and was hoping someone who's lived through it can give me a

> couple of tips.

>

>

>

> I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy

and I'm

> throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud's and

glaucoma

> for good measure.

>

>

>

> If I don't get it on this first go-round, I don't know if I can

afford to

> support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal so

it's now

> or never!

>

>

>

> Dorothy

>

[Guest guest]

That’s terrific!  I’m sure you

were both relieved to hear that he was approved.

I guess I’ve heard from so many

people that no one EVER gets approved the first try that I figure I won’t

either.

I am thinking positively and intend to do

my best to LOOK sick!!  No hair styling, no makeup……I sure hope I

don’t run into anyone I know!!

Thanks for the encouragement J

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Sheena

Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 10:33

AM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: RE:

Soc Sec Medical Exam

He didn't even have to go

to court, SS called him less than a month

after his SS doc visit and told him

that he was approved.

Imho, there is NO logical reason

that you won't win, think positive!

I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on

Monday. I¢m nervous and was hoping someone who¢s lived through it can

give me a couple of tips.

I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy

and I¢m throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud¢s and

glaucoma for good measure.

If I don¢t get it on this first go-round, I don¢t know if I can

afford to support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal

so it¢s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

I’m not sure how the exam goes and

whether they keep it to the illnesses in the claim. I’m getting

depressed just THINKING about the exam….LOL

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of elizabethnv1

Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 1:55

PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Soc Sec Medical Exam

Depression is a big one and a sure fire way to get accepted

.. It can be hard to talk about but if you have any depression at all tell them

.. Even if your not on an antidepressant .

Soc Sec Medical Exam

I am

scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on Monday.

I’m nervous and was hoping someone who’s lived through it can give

me a couple of tips.

I am

basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and I’m

throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud’s and

glaucoma for good measure.

If I

don’t get it on this first go-round, I don’t know if I can afford

to support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal so

it’s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

If I lose, I don’t know what I’ll

do, Jackie.  I have been living on my retirement funds for close to a year and

I can’t continue to do that.  For one thing, there isn’t that much

left and I would hope that I could have something left since I’m 56 and

could live another 25 or 30 years.

If I lose, I’ll discuss it with the

attorney.  If I can do some temp work while I’m appealing, I may be able

to do it.  On the other hand, I’m not sure that I could even hold down a

job…..some days I probably could and many days, I can’t.

As it is, if I DO win, it’ll be

tough living on disability since it will only cover my basic expenses.  I’m

assuming that I’m going to get the amount that is quoted in the statement

they send each year where it says……If you were to become disabled

now, you would get…….I’d like to think that I might get more,

but I doubt it.

Hopefully, I’ll get it without

having to appeal.

Dorothy

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

Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 4:19

PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Soc Sec Medical Exam

The main thing is NOT to give up.. if they deny you,

appeal it,, keep on appealing it all the way to the Administrative Law Judge

if you have to Dorothy. I had to do that myself.. so just dont give up,

it sometimes seems that they want you to give up so they keep finding reasons

to deny you.. Hopefully you will get approved quickly tho,, I certainly hope

so!

Jackie

Thanks for the info. I know it¢ll be a breeze. I

guess I¢m just worried that I won¢t win.

Did your husband win his case or does he have

to go to an appeal?

Gas prices getting you

down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.

[Guest guest]

Well, I cry very easily – there’s

a very good chance that I’ll cry at the exam!  I was thinking about that

and hoping that I wouldn’t break down and cry, but now it seems like it

may be a good idea.

I’m glad you told me.  Thanks,

Chris!

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of smalk50@...

Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 12:42

PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Soc Sec Medical Exam

Dorothy,

It really seems that you have enough

medical info/disorders that you would qualify - however, SS often does not

agree as a lot of us know. Hopefully, once they take in all that you have

been through, you'll be approved.

I finally saw my SS Medical Exam report

after my reward and that doctor had mentioned depressive disorder (I cried

during my exam...) My attorney never tried to use

" depression " as a grounds for my disability but on my

award letter, it has " Depressive Disorder " listed as the first

reason that I was found to be disabled - before hep-c.

Go figure. Hopefully, your ss

doctor will be a good one - not just a numbers cruncher - you never know how

much their exam will figure into the final calculation.

Good luck!!!

Chris

In a message dated 6/27/2008 9:33:57 A.M.

Central Daylight Time, mom4possums2002 writes:

He didn't even have to go to court, SS

called him less than a month

after his SS doc visit and told him that he

was approved.

Imho, there is NO logical reason

that you won't win, think positive!

Thanks for the info. I know it¢ll be a breeze. I guess

I¢m just worried that I won¢t win.

Did your husband win his case or does he have to go to an appeal?

Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL

Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.

[Guest guest]

LOL sometimes you have to have several appointments in order for them to get all the information they need .

Soc Sec Medical Exam

I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on Monday. I’m nervous and was hoping someone who’s lived through it can give me a couple of tips.

I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and I’m throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud’s and glaucoma for good measure.

If I don’t get it on this first go-round, I don’t know if I can afford to support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal so it’s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

You know, I asked the attorney and she

said not to take any of that stuff.  They requested I bring the prescription

bottles (not just a list, but the actual bottles) and the attorney said that’s

all I should bring.  I think I’ll take copies of my documents any way.

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of elizabethnv1

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 1:34

AM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Soc Sec Medical Exam

I was approved on the first application . What made the

difference was taking original hospital , doctor, and labs in to them .

Sometimes when they request info from doctors it takes so long that the

applicant get dissaproved because of lack of info .

RE:

Soc Sec Medical Exam

He didn't even have to go

to court, SS called him less than a month

after his SS doc visit and told him

that he was approved.

Imho, there is NO logical reason

that you won't win, think positive!

I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on

Monday. I¢m nervous and was hoping someone who¢s lived through it can

give me a couple of tips.

I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral

neuropathy and I¢m throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs,

Reynaud¢s and glaucoma for good measure.

If I don¢t get it on this first go-round, I don¢t know

if I can afford to support myself for the length of time it will take for

an appeal so it¢s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

Oh - sorry Dorothy - I thought that you were a non-responder........... still shouldn't make a difference as you suffer from other significant disorders that were, perhaps, caused by the HCV virus. And it has been proven that the hep-c virus does cause autoimmune disorders, so here's hoping that they will take that into consideration.

The doctor they sent me to was just a "regular" doc - very elderly in my case and very nice. He didn't say it, but I could tell that he was very sympathetic, as I'm sure most SS docs are.

You'll do fine!

Chris

Actually, as far as the records go, I have beaten the disease. I really am basing my claim on the neuropathy and rheumatoid arthritis. Those are what are disabling or at least what are visible. Of course, if I didn’t have HCV, I might not have developed those problems.Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars.

[Guest guest]

Social security will not accept any copies , all documents have to be originals . Here is an exerpt from there web site

You'll need to submit original documents or copies certified by the issuing office. You can mail or bring them to Social Security. We'll make photocopies and return your original documents.

Here is the online link http://www.socialsecurity.gov/

RE: Soc Sec Medical Exam

That’s terrific! I’m sure you were both relieved to hear that he was approved.

I guess I’ve heard from so many people that no one EVER gets approved the first try that I figure I won’t either.

I am thinking positively and intend to do my best to LOOK sick!! No hair styling, no makeup……I sure hope I don’t run into anyone I know!!

Thanks for the encouragement J

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of SheenaSent: Friday, June 27, 2008 10:33 AMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: RE: Soc Sec Medical Exam

He didn't even have to go to court, SS called him less than a month

after his SS doc visit and told him that he was approved.

Imho, there is NO logical reason that you won't win, think positive!

I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on Monday. I¢m nervous and was hoping someone who¢s lived through it can give me a couple of tips.

I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and I¢m throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud¢s and glaucoma for good measure.

If I don¢t get it on this first go-round, I don¢t know if I can afford to support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal so it¢s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

For each of the complaints that made me disabled I saw doc's for . Psychciatric for depression , Pulomologist for my lungs , and a regular doctor for all other complaints . But each state may be different , I am just basing it on my experience . Good luck honey

Soc Sec Medical Exam

I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on Monday. I’m nervous and was hoping someone who’s lived through it can give me a couple of tips.

I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and I’m throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud’s and glaucoma for good measure.

If I don’t get it on this first go-round, I don’t know if I can afford to support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal so it’s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

I believe that applies to the original

application.  That was filed by my attorney a couple of months ago.  Any copy I

take would just be for reference for the examining doctor and wouldn’t be

submitted to substantiate my claim.  And I won’t volunteer anything, but

would like to have them in case….

Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of elizabethnv1

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 1:04

PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Soc Sec Medical Exam

Social security will not accept any copies , all documents

have to be originals . Here is an exerpt from there web site

You'll need to submit original documents or copies certified by the issuing office. You can mail or bring them to Social

Security. We'll make photocopies and return your original documents.

Here is the online link http://www.socialsecurity.gov/

RE:

Soc Sec Medical Exam

He didn't even have to go

to court, SS called him less than a month

after his SS doc visit and told him

that he was approved.

Imho, there is NO logical reason

that you won't win, think positive!

I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on

Monday. I¢m nervous and was hoping someone who¢s lived through it can

give me a couple of tips.

I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral

neuropathy and I¢m throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud¢s

and glaucoma for good measure.

If I don¢t get it on this first go-round, I don¢t know

if I can afford to support myself for the length of time it will take for

an appeal so it¢s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

Interesting. Did you do all of them at

the same appointment or were they on separate occasions??

It should be the same everywhere since

social security is federal.

I sure hope I don’t have to see a

rheumatologist AND neurologist.

Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of elizabethnv1

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 1:07

PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Soc Sec Medical Exam

For each of the complaints that made me disabled I saw doc's

for . Psychciatric for depression , Pulomologist for my lungs , and a regular

doctor for all other complaints . But each state may be different , I am

just basing it on my experience . Good luck honey

Soc Sec Medical Exam

I am

scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on Monday.

I’m nervous and was hoping someone who’s lived through it can give

me a couple of tips.

I am

basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and I’m

throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud’s and

glaucoma for good measure.

If I

don’t get it on this first go-round, I don’t know if I can afford

to support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal so

it’s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

I believe they start with just an Internist for SS, Dorothy.

Unless I am misreading, I believe meant she

was seeing different doctors for her different problems?

Not that she saw different specialists through SS.

When are you going? You're making ME nervous now, lol,

I do care, my friend..

Interesting. Did you do all of them at the same appointment or were they on separate occasions??

It should be the same everywhere since social security is federal.

I sure hope I don’t have to see a rheumatologist AND neurologist.

Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.com [mailto: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.com ] On Behalf Of elizabethnv1Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 1:07 PMTo: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.comSubject: Re: [Hepatitis_C_ Central] Soc Sec Medical Exam

For each of the complaints that made me disabled I saw doc's for . Psychciatric for depression , Pulomologist for my lungs , and a regular doctor for all other complaints . But each state may be different , I am just basing it on my experience . Good luck honey

[Hepatitis_C_ Central] Soc Sec Medical Exam

I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on Monday. I’m nervous and was hoping someone who’s lived through it can give me a couple of tips.

I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and I’m throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud’s and glaucoma for good measure.

If I don’t get it on this first go-round, I don’t know if I can afford to support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal so it’s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

It helps move the process along if you go to your doctor's and ask for original notes , also hospitizations go and get admitting records , and lab work . This is the documentation that needs to be original and it will help in the long run

RE: Soc Sec Medical Exam

That’s terrific! I’m sure you were both relieved to hear that he was approved.

I guess I’ve heard from so many people that no one EVER gets approved the first try that I figure I won’t either.

I am thinking positively and intend to do my best to LOOK sick!! No hair styling, no makeup……I sure hope I don’t run into anyone I know!!

Thanks for the encouragement J

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of SheenaSent: Friday, June 27, 2008 10:33 AMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: RE: Soc Sec Medical Exam

He didn't even have to go to court, SS called him less than a month

after his SS doc visit and told him that he was approved.

Imho, there is NO logical reason that you won't win, think positive!

I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on Monday. I¢m nervous and was hoping someone who¢s lived through it can give me a couple of tips.

I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and I¢m throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud¢s and glaucoma for good measure.

If I don¢t get it on this first go-round, I don¢t know if I can afford to support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal so it¢s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

I saw 2 doc's the one day and went to other facility on another day for psyh. eval .

Soc Sec Medical Exam

I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on Monday. I’m nervous and was hoping someone who’s lived through it can give me a couple of tips.

I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and I’m throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud’s and glaucoma for good measure.

If I don’t get it on this first go-round, I don’t know if I can afford to support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal so it’s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

Nope I truly meant that when I aplied I had to see several doctors . But in the end when I took all my records (originals from all places) I was approved within 1 month and didn't need an attorney . Unfortunately my husband started working a job that made me over the income limit within 3 months so I was taken off .

[Hepatitis_C_ Central] Soc Sec Medical Exam

I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on Monday. I’m nervous and was hoping someone who’s lived through it can give me a couple of tips.

I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and I’m throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud’s and glaucoma for good measure.

If I don’t get it on this first go-round, I don’t know if I can afford to support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal so it’s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

Oh, boy, I guess SS can and does use many specialists,

you got your disability approved, right?

I saw 2 doc's the one day and went to other facility on another day for psyh. eval .

[Hepatitis_C_ Central] Soc Sec Medical Exam

I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on Monday. I’m nervous and was hoping someone who’s lived through it can give me a couple of tips.

I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and I’m throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud’s and glaucoma for good measure.

If I don’t get it on this first go-round, I don’t know if I can afford to support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal so it’s now or never!

Dorothy

[Guest guest]

Within a month of seeing the specialist they sent me to I did .

[Hepatitis_C_ Central] Soc Sec Medical Exam

I am scheduled for my medical exam by the social security doctor on Monday. I’m nervous and was hoping someone who’s lived through it can give me a couple of tips.

I am basing my claim on rheumatoid arthritis, peripheral neuropathy and I’m throwing in HCV, cryoglobulenemia, herniated discs, Reynaud’s and glaucoma for good measure.

If I don’t get it on this first go-round, I don’t know if I can afford to support myself for the length of time it will take for an appeal so it’s now or never!

Dorothy