Re: in S Florida Disability help

January 13, 2004

I credit my ability to get SSI due to the way my doctor filled out the form,

I had an attorney, and I went an email to a political figure in my state.

I feel the bottom line was the way the doctor filled out the form. I don't

know what he put on the form, but it worked.

I too was sent to a couple of doctors and a shrink. I, too, didn't think much

of them. But, my goal was on finding a way to get well. Their goal was just

to take the info and do a report.

I have not read their reports so I may have a different perspective on them

if I had read the reports.

I hope this helps.

Kate

January 13, 2004

Now is the time you get an attorney. One that understands LD, but one that

specializes in disability. Let the lawyer fight for your rights. It usually

takes an attorney anyway (I worked for a group of docs that did the disability

exams). Would get an attorney in your location. Not sure if you need one where

the tort happened, but a local attorney will be able to direct you.

Sue

lbizee <lbisbee@...> wrote: Dear Group,

I really need some help. Applied for disability last year when I was

diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue and Fibro. I was accepted into

University of Miami Chronic Fatigue study to evaluate a drug. I had

been pursuing Lyme tests on my own and traveled to Jemsek in North

Carolina. In October I tested positive for Babesia. I was with

drawn from the Chronic Fatigue study. Social security sent me to two

of their doctors. One psychiatric and one general doctor. The general

doctor spent 4 minutes with me. I gave him my Babesia results. He

told me he was not aware of Babesia and no one in his office had ever

heard of it. I received a turn down letter from Social Security in

December. Question: How do you appeal? Do I get an attorney in

North Carolina where my Lyme doctor is? I feel so isolated and beat

up. People tell me " Just write a letter " I can barely think one

moment to the next.

Any ideas or referals would be so appreciated.

B

West Palm area

January 13, 2004

Anyone who applys for SS dis has to get a lawyer. They take a portion when you

are approved. SS denies everyone hoping you won't appeal. It is part of the

process. My dh got dis and it took a good yr.

[ ] in S Florida Disability help

Dear Group,