Got my SSI Decision..Fianlly

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Hello Everyone,

Well, I got a letter today concerning my SSI hearing I went to 6

weeks ago. The letter I got from the Admin. Judge says that the

decision is Fully Favoriable!!! Can you believe it?!?! BUT not

because I have chronic pancreatitits, since none of my blood work

support that, they said I was disabled due to.....you ready???? " The

claimant has chronic abdominal pain secondary to hypertriglyceridemia

that is considered " severe " under Social Security regulations. " Then

on another page it says, " The claimant has a long history of

abdominal pain secondary to elevated fatty liver acids resulting from

hormone treatments due to her history of hysterectomy. The evidence

of record documents that the claimant has experienced significant

abdominal pain since undergoing a hysterectomy and then subsequently

having her gallbladder removed. The evidence demonstrates that,

since that time, the claimant's triglycerides, or fatty liver acids,

are frequently elevated. The claiment is treated with chronic pain

medication and has a medi-port catheter to maintain hydration. " Then

later it says.... " Despite several physicians indicating that she has

recurrent pancreatitis, the evidence does not show the blood testing

results consistent with that disease process. " Then it says, " Dr.

Elliott (the impartial doctor at the hearing) states that elevated

triglyceride levels cause significant abdominal pain that markedly

reduces functional ablilty. He stated that the pain is a side effect

of the claimant's hormone replacement therapy secondary to her

hysterectomy. He also noted that there are better treatment options

available. He noted that the standard hospital treatment for the

claimant's symptoms is starvation and that this resolves her symptoms

over a few days. However, her symptoms tend to recur quickly once

she resumes eating. He stated that her symptoms may resolve if she

consulted with a specialist who was familiar with newer treatment

regimens that did not result in significantly higher triclyceride

levels. He then stated the claimant's condition does cause

significant pain and that she is maintained on chronic pain

medication that also affects the ability to work. Finally, he stated

that, during recurrences of her abdominal pain, she could not sustain

work activity. " It also says several places that the case will be

considered " open " and it will be reviewed no sooner then 18 months.

So, there you have it....please let me know what you think, ok?

Thanks! Talk to you soon.

Lots of Hugs,

P.S. Makes me wonder if I have chronic pancreatitis at all! Dr.

Lehman & My GI here in Springfield both say that the blood work won't

be elevated anymore because my pancreas has burnt itself out. Do you

think thats true? I think it has to be. There are so many others

from this board who say the same thing. Well, all I gotta say

is.....Go Figure! Anyone have an opinon on the subject? I'm open to

any & all!