RE: Soc Sec Medical Exam

[Guest guest]

I am going Monday morning – yes, I can’t

imagine that they make you get examined by different doctors. I’m going to a

company that does all sorts of exams – social security, workers’ comp, insurance

company exams, etc.

Thanks for the concern J

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

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 1:36

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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 elizabethnv1

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008

1:07 PM

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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

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From: Dorothy

To: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro

ups.com

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 4:54 AM

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Sec Medical Exam

Several medical exams?????? Now you’re really making me

depressed!!!

From: Hepatitis_C_

Central@yahoogro ups.com [mailto: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.com ]

On Behalf Of elizabethnv1

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008

1:35 AM

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Central] Soc Sec Medical Exam

LOL

sometimes you have to have several appointments in order for them to get all

the information they need .

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From: Dorothy

To: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro

ups.com

Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 3:44 PM

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Sec Medical Exam

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@yahoogro ups.com [mailto: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.com ]

On Behalf Of elizabethnv1

Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 1:55

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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 .

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From: Dorothy

To: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro

ups.com

Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 6:22 AM

Subject: [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]

I have all the records – lab tests,

MRI’s, narrative reports from various doctors, etc. etc. and they were

all provided with the original application.  I’m sure they’ve got

the information.  I hope it gets to the appropriate parties.

I just thought that if I took my copies with

me and I told the examining doctor, for instance, that I have cryoglobulenemia

and he says, well there’s no indication in my report – then I would

have the test results to show that I did, in fact, have it.

I figure it can’t hurt to have the

documents with me. 

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

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 1:59

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To: Hepatitis_C_Central

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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

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]

Crap! Then I guess it’s possible

that I could be examined by a rheumatologist as well as a neurologist. I don’t

think a gastro exam is necessary as the reports speak for themselves with

regard to HCV.

I would hope that an internist would be

able to recognize RA by looking at my hands. And if they hit my knee with a

hammer and it doesn’t move, well…….there’s something

wrong…LOL

Oh, well. Whatever it is, it is.

Just keep your fingers crossed that my

fingers are inflamed and crooked on Monday! The visual aspect means a lot!

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

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 2:00

PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

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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]

What do you mean you were over the income

limit? Social security disability has nothing to do with what your husband

earns. Why would your benefits be cut off?

And I don’t understand – when I applied, I

didn’t have to see any doctor. This is the first time that they called me in

for the mandatory exam.

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

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 2:03

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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]

That’s what I was told – they said that it

should be a month or two before I hear after seeing the doctor this Monday.

I don’t know why you also saw doctors for

the initial application.

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

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 2:12

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To: Hepatitis_C_Central

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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

[Guest guest]

I know we were not asked about any other income, Dorothy..

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]

They don't tell you anything at the exam, going to be a long

month, or so, we will hang in with you!

Crap! Then I guess it’s possible that I could be examined by a rheumatologist as well as a neurologist. I don’t think a gastro exam is necessary as the reports speak for themselves with regard to HCV.

I would hope that an internist would be able to recognize RA by looking at my hands. And if they hit my knee with a hammer and it doesn’t move, well…….there’s something wrong…LOL

Oh, well. Whatever it is, it is.

Just keep your fingers crossed that my fingers are inflamed and crooked on Monday! The visual aspect means a lot!

From: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.com [mailto: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.com ] On Behalf Of elizabethnv1Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 2:00 PMTo: Hepatitis_C_ Central@yahoogro ups.comSubject: Re: [Hepatitis_C_ Central] Soc Sec Medical Exam

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]

Sure can't hurt to be prepared, better than not..

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]

Right – I know. The income limitations

apply to the recipient, not their spouse. I’m not sure what means.

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

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 3:33

PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: RE:

Soc Sec Medical Exam

I know we were not asked about

any other income, Dorothy..

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 elizabethnv1

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008

1:07 PM

To: Hepatitis_C_

Central@yahoogro ups.com

Subject: 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]

Okay, then maybe by the end of July you will have some answers!

My husband went to the same type of place for his exam..

Hang in.

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]

Yeah……..I hope it’s one month and not

two. I’m probably going to have to withdraw more $$ from my 401K so the sooner

I know, the better!

Did it take very long before they sent

some actual money??? I realize that they don’t always pay the retro money in

one lump sum, but anything will be fine.

I’m starting to hope that I never live

long enough to worry about the money I’ve spent…….I’ll be one of those old

ladies eating cat food! Of course, that’s not cheap either. I have been

threatening my cat that she’s going to have to learn to like the store brand

soon – Fancy Feast is expensive. Most of the time, all she does is lick the

gravy out of the bowl and leaves the chunky parts – that’s the part I’ll be

eating --- LOL.

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

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 3:40

PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: RE:

Soc Sec Medical Exam

Okay, then maybe by the end of July

you will have some answers!

My husband went to the same type of

place for his exam..

Hang in.

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 elizabethnv1

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008

1:07 PM

To: Hepatitis_C_

Central@yahoogro ups.com

Subject: 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]

When you see their doctors of course take any and all relevant material , but my guess is that they will want to retest you anyway lol I meant when you applied for ss take originals lol

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 will be praying for ya hun , I know how important this is .

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]

Cause I only applied for the ssi part of if , and it is income contingent .

[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]

They pushed my app through because I was in the hospital on the date of my appointment . Plus they didnt' have to wait for medical reports from other doctors and hospitals , I brought them all in when I first submitted my app .

[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, I’m not familiar with SSI.

Seems like what a spouse makes should have no bearing on your benefits. That

sucks!

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

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 4:04

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To: Hepatitis_C_Central

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Cause I only applied for the ssi part of if , and it is

income contingent .

[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]

For SSI household income is considered .....

[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 does sux . My hubby stopped working and cashed in the 401k to care for me when I was doing my second round of treatment . I had a home nurse but that was only 3 days a weeks and my children were much younger then . I had already lost 80 lbs and he wanted to care for me . But then they took me off tx at 22wks and he went back to work and made more than is allowed for ssi

[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]

Knock wood, Dorothy. I got my retro in one lump sum and it was a good sum, since I waited for 2 years for the decision to come down. I didn't see a judge for 2 years, and that's where the decision was made. I was not as sick as Liz, nor as disabled as you. It took an accumulation of little illness to get it for me. Sharon in NW Washington Knitting is...time and love made tangible. Alison Hyde RE: Soc Sec Medical ExamYeah....I hope it's one month and not two. I'm probably going to have to withdraw more $$ from my 401K so the sooner I know, the better! Did it take very long before they sent some actual money??? I realize that they don't always pay the retro money in one lump sum, but anything will be fine. I'm starting to hope that I never live long enough to worry about the money I've spent...I'll be one of those old ladies eating cat food! Of course, that's not cheap either. I have been threatening my cat that she's going to have to learn to like the store brand soon - Fancy Feast is expensive. Most of the time, all she does is lick the gravy out of the bowl and leaves the chunky parts - that's the part I'll be eating --- LOL.

[Guest guest]

Knock wood, Dorothy. I got my retro in one lump sum and it was a good sum, since I waited for 2 years for the decision to come down. I didn't see a judge for 2 years, and that's where the decision was made. I was not as sick as Liz, nor as disabled as you. It took an accumulation of little illness to get it for me.

Sharon in NW Washington

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

RE: Soc Sec Medical Exam

Yeah....I hope it's one month and not two. I'm probably going to have to withdraw more $$ from my 401K so the sooner I know, the better!

Did it take very long before they sent some actual money??? I realize that they don't always pay the retro money in one lump sum, but anything will be fine.

I'm starting to hope that I never live long enough to worry about the money I've spent...I'll be one of those old ladies eating cat food! Of course, that's not cheap either. I have been threatening my cat that she's going to have to learn to like the store brand soon - Fancy Feast is expensive. Most of the time, all she does is lick the gravy out of the bowl and leaves the chunky parts - that's the part I'll be eating --- LOL.

[Guest guest]

I’m not sure what tests they might

do.  They better NOT think about doing the nerve function test (EMG) because

then there’s no doubt that I’ll cry!

Thanks for all your input.  It’s

nice to go into something with some knowledge of what to expect.

Dorothy

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

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 4:02

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To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Soc Sec Medical Exam

When you see their doctors of course take any and all

relevant material , but my guess is that they will want to retest you anyway

lol I meant when you applied for ss take originals lol

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]

What is the distinction between SSI and

SSD? Weren’t you “disabled enough” to be considered for SSD?

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

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 4:08

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To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Soc Sec Medical Exam

For SSI household income is considered .....

[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]

I hate that test omg I can't remember if I had one or not with them . I have to get the emg's for peripherial neuropathy and that test is aweful

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 would have qualified if I had been working , but for the last 23 yrs I have been a stay at home mom raising 5 kids lol . SSD is total disability and ssi is suppliment security income which usually you get along with ssd . I am considered permanently 100% disabled with a lifetime supply of handicap placards or dmv plates lol

[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]

I forgot that it’s based on your

history of working.

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

Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 4:22

PM

To: Hepatitis_C_Central

Subject: Re:

Soc Sec Medical Exam

I would have qualified if I had been working , but for the

last 23 yrs I have been a stay at home mom raising 5 kids lol . SSD is total

disability and ssi is suppliment security income which usually you get along

with ssd . I am considered permanently 100% disabled with a lifetime supply of

handicap placards or dmv plates lol

[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