Guest guest Posted May 20, 2002 Report Share Posted May 20, 2002 T >From: roguekc@... >Reply-To: pancreatitis >To: pancreatitis >Subject: SSDI >Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 16:40:38 EDT > >I think I have some really good personal news to share... > >I just spoke with my disability case worker, offering to provide additional >medical news in the case that it might hurry my case along. She told me >that >really wasn't necessary, as she was sending out my file today to the SS >office with a " favorable " stamp on it - that once that was done, and all >financial/income guidelines were met, I'd be officially approved and get a >letter - within two weeks. I hope this is cause for celebration, though of >course I'm waiting with some reserve just in case. Hate to count my >chickens >before they're hatched - but according to her, this should be considered > " good news " . She didn't feel any need to take additional information at >this >point. > >She said that I should get my approval letter within two weeks, and start >receiving benefits shortly thereafter. > >WOOHOO!!!! I just did a little dance. Since this is my first time at >filing, I feel extremely fortunate - but I was - am - so, SO desperate, AM >SO >SO desperate, I didn't know how much longer I can hang on. I appreciate >the >prayers of those who have kept me in mind. Thank you. According to their >records it's taken 6 months. According to mine, it's been over a year. >Can't figure out that discrepancy, but they're paying a full year back-pay >anyway, so I'm not fretting. No attorney, no appeals, no judge, etc... So >I >am extremely grateful and pleased. (More dancing). > >I hope to not be felt as gloating. I only wanted to share my good news. >It's been a painful struggle in spite of having to not go to court, and >I've >been indigent for two years now. I feel a huge amount of - cautious - >relief. > >WOOHOO!!! > >Peace, >Terry in KC Terry: Congrats. I don't see it as gloating at all. I thought we were here to share-good and bad. Please be careful, keep those dances to little ones. Wouldn't want you to hurt yourself (lol). _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2002 Report Share Posted June 24, 2002 Hello Everyone, Friday I went to see my attorney about some paperwork I received from SSA. I think I am his first " non listed digestive disorder " case. And he had done some " homework " . I would like to share some information he gave me from one of his reference manuals on pre-hearing procedures: The most common digestive system problem seen in ALJ hearings are ones in which the primary limiting factor is DIARRHEA, with or without a colostomy or ileostomy. These impairments include irritable bowel syndrone and Crohn's disease. The primary work limitations result from missing work and while at work having to spend so much time, unpredicatbly, away from the work station, in the bathroom. There also may be associated pain, fatigue and frequently psychological problems. Once the diagnosis is established and psychological problems corroborated by a psychological evaulation, these cases need to be developed primarily with LAY EVIDENCE concerning attempts to work, frequency and intensity of symptoms. Have the claimant keep a diary for a month or so before the hearing describing the symptoms and keeping track of the frequency of diarrhea etc. In close cases, hire a vocational expert to give an opinion on the claimant's ability to work. In our discussion regarding this he said that I (we) need to emphasize the diarrhea as the primary disabling factor with plenty of mention of fatigue and pain. It certainly couldn't hurt to focus on these symptoms, since our disease is a not listed and it appears SSA will consider this factors disabling. It is a matter of talking in the verbage they need to hear. I felt pretty confident about my case leaving that appointment. Another factor that boosted my confidence was I felt my lawyer and doctor were willing to work together. He called my doctor while I was there to discuss this. My doc had just received the paperwork from the state on my Medicaid application and had not as yet completed it. Told my lawyer I looked upon him as part of my medical team, as well he should be. I hope this information will help those pursuing SSDI........... Lots of Gentle Hugs, ReeAnn ReeAnn M. Betts ReeAnn@... Wisconsin Chapter Representative National Membership Registration Chairperson Pancreatitis Association, International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2002 Report Share Posted August 11, 2002 In a message dated 8/9/2002 6:14:16 PM US Mountain Standard Time, pancreatitis writes: > So again, " THANKS " to this board and it's people. And I offer my > > encouragement to any and all who pursue their SSDI. It can be a long and > > frustrating journey so you just have to keep plugging along until the > end. > > Best Wishes, Poncho - GA > > > Dear Poncho, I am so happy for you. I hope SSDI will ease your financial woes. I'm toasting you with a champagne glass full of water! Cecilia Cecilia soce@... Mesa, Arizona Arizona Chapter Representative Pancreatitis Association International http://pancassociation.org/storieshome.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2002 Report Share Posted August 11, 2002 In a message dated 8/9/2002 6:14:16 PM US Mountain Standard Time, pancreatitis writes: > So again, " THANKS " to this board and it's people. And I offer my > > encouragement to any and all who pursue their SSDI. It can be a long and > > frustrating journey so you just have to keep plugging along until the > end. > > Best Wishes, Poncho - GA > > > Dear Poncho, I am so happy for you. I hope SSDI will ease your financial woes. I'm toasting you with a champagne glass full of water! Cecilia Cecilia soce@... Mesa, Arizona Arizona Chapter Representative Pancreatitis Association International http://pancassociation.org/storieshome.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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