Re: Disability Hearing

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Hi Barb,

Good luck with your disability hearing. My Medical Disability Appeal was denied, and so now I guess I should apply for SSDI, but I just keep feeling like if I do that, I'm giving up. But I know that is wrong, I can always return to work if I feel better. I know what you mean about wanting to be independent again. I am so lucky that I do have my very supportive

husband, but we are really struggling financially. But we'll make it. Good luck to you. And let us know how your hearing goes. Take care, Vicki, Md

[ ] Digest Number 1575

I am too waiting for disability hearing. I wish I could work, pray I will be able tobe independent once again some day. It would help so much to have this little bit ofmoney to help me especially when you might find your self left all alone and have noother support. This disease spectrum takes so much away from us.Barb - Mich.

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Glad your hearing went alright. Worrying would be the hardest part.

Now the lovely waiting. Hopefully you don't have to wait that long. That seems so ridiculous. That Judge knew before you left that room what his answer was going to be.

Hang in there.

Hugs

Helen

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- Now this morning I

> tried to remember everything and my mind is blank. Please wish me

> luck !!! Maureen

Hi Maureen,

Good Luck! I'll be thinking of you. Just be yourself and be honest

and you will be fine. Let us know how it goes.

Marti

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--Congratulations Maureen!

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Maureen,

Congratulations, glad to hear that things went well for you.

I was just wondering what the questions were that the judge asked you?

The reason I ask is because in the future I will have to go to a

hearing in order to try and get my disability approved. I already

have a dx of osteo arthritis but my doctor now thinks that I may have

Rheumatoid Arthritis, some people who I have talked with that have PA

think I might have PA because I have some finger nails that split

down the middle. In the last two weeks one of my fingers has gone

totally crooked and I know that this has to have some impact on my

ability to do the 'other work' that SSA says I supposedly can do.

I've worked since 84 as a nurse but due to knee surgery and the way

that my arthritis got so bad I had to stop working last July. The

pain is really bad but the fatigue I suffer from is nearly as bad as

the pain.

Well, guess that's enough for now. Have a nice day and God Bless

> Well I lived through my disability hearing but I never want to go

> through it again. It lasted almost an hour. The judge asked me

about

> 4 questions but my attorney questioned me for almost30 minutes. The

> vocational trainer who was there had no recommendations as far as

> other work for me to do. The only thing he had to say was that my

> former job was very heavy duty. My attorney and I walked out of the

> room and as soon as the door closed behind us he turned to me and

> said WE WON!!!. The judge talked to my attorney after my testimony

> in big legal terms that I did not understand, but apparently it

told

> my attorney that we had won. The judge told me I would receive his

> decision in 60 days. Maureen

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In a message dated 7/17/2003 8:40:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

msraven1@... writes:

>

> Maureen,

>

> Congratulations, glad to hear that things went well for you.

I also want to wish you congratulations Maureen. I have waited to see if I

could return to work and there is no way at this time I could work. I want to

also apply for disability. Did you first apply by mail. I see you can apply

online but I am afraid they will say that if I can type then I can work which

is not true. Do you have any pointers for me to get started?

Thanks

Janet

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Colleen, They always turn you down at least twice. I believe the hearing is the important one. Make sure your doc is behind you. Your lawyer can tell you what he needs to say for you to be approved. The judge will probably question you. Just look him in the eye and answer his questions. And don't be shy about it. Get your point across. Good Luck, Anita disability hearing I found out that my appeal of the social security office's decision to denymy disability claim was turned down today. I have to meet with my lawyer inthe morning to sign papers so she can schedule a hearing. Have any of yougone through this? Can you tell me what I can expect? Also, about how longdoes it take to get the hearing? Thank you! Colleen

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At 03:46 PM 1/28/2008, you wrote:

>I just got back from my disability hearing. It went better then most

>I'm sure. My attorney came in after going to talk to the judge, and

>told me that the judge wanted to grant me the disability, I just

>wouldn't get all of my back pay (7 mos worth) I could still state my

>case and hope for the best; then I would lose the offer. Any how, I

>took it (the deal) but I thought I would feel relief, and happy, but

>no-as soon as the vocational expert says that I can't work based

>upon my limitations, I started to cry. I'm too young to be broken for life!

, I am so thrilled for you. But I want to let you know your

reaction is not uncommon. I waited 2.5 years for disability. When I

won, it came as an immediate decision. I was stunned and a little in

shock. Then like you instead of celebrating and feeling joy like I

thought I would, I went into a deep depression for awhile. Yes I was

glad I won, but it was like now it's over, I'm disabled, and what am

I going to do for the rest of my life. I was 46 and my working life

was over. I was self employed most all of my life. I felt good to

work, create, and be something. I was just thinking of writing on

this very theme. I Don't Want to Be Disabled. I'd say NONE of US

Do. Given a choice we' rather be pain free and work a normal

productive life. I thank God for the money, but If I weren't

disabled, I'd certainly shoot for more than $14K a year. When I see

commercials where people are jogging or bike riding, or climbing

mountains, I WANT TO BE ABLE TO DO THAT, not be disabled. So ,

Thank God for your win, and praise him when the money arrives, it

really does help. But Don't feel like your an ingrate, or something

is wrong with you for not being happy to be labeled disabled and

unable to work. It's a double edge sword, and marks a new chapter in

your life. It will help you to not feel like you need others to keep

you off the street. There are many programs we can take advantage

of. After a time if you want it, you will be offered, medicare so

you'll have insurance. I'm glad for you winning, it sure beats

losing, but I do understand where your'e at brother. It's been almost

9 months for me, and I'm still fighting depression. I wasted my whole

summer basically sleeping my life away. Please use this list and or

find a self help group in your area, to stay positive. Dave in

Reading, PA but currently in burg, VA.

PS Am I anywhere close to you ?

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Hey Dave,

I used to live 30 min from williamsburg when I first joined the group. We moved

last year a little further north off of 95. I'm off of the quantico exit. Your

about 2hrs away. Thank you for the words of encouragement. My wife is 6 yrs

younger then me and doesn't really get it. I understand why I'm depressed and

usually that helps, but for some reason it's not helping much. I don't even

know what to say right now; thank you for responding though. It helps that some

one else understands, especially when my wife doesn't.

Have a safe trip.

rob <html><div>No greater burden can be borne by an individual than to know no

one cares or understands. </div></html>

neck pain@...: d.cruikshank@...: Tue,

29 Jan 2008 00:59:33 -0500Subject: Re: disability hearing

At 03:46 PM 1/28/2008, you wrote:>I just got back from my disability hearing. It

went better then most >I'm sure. My attorney came in after going to talk to the

judge, and >told me that the judge wanted to grant me the disability, I just

>wouldn't get all of my back pay (7 mos worth) I could still state my >case and

hope for the best; then I would lose the offer. Any how, I >took it (the deal)

but I thought I would feel relief, and happy, but >no-as soon as the vocational

expert says that I can't work based >upon my limitations, I started to cry. I'm

too young to be broken for life!, I am so thrilled for you. But I want to

let you know your reaction is not uncommon. I waited 2.5 years for disability.

When I won, it came as an immediate decision. I was stunned and a little in

shock. Then like you instead of celebrating and feeling joy like I thought I

would, I went into a deep depression for awhile. Yes I was glad I won, but it

was like now it's over, I'm disabled, and what am I going to do for the rest of

my life. I was 46 and my working life was over. I was self employed most all of

my life. I felt good to work, create, and be something. I was just thinking of

writing on this very theme. I Don't Want to Be Disabled. I'd say NONE of US Do.

Given a choice we' rather be pain free and work a normal productive life. I

thank God for the money, but If I weren't disabled, I'd certainly shoot for more

than $14K a year. When I see commercials where people are jogging or bike

riding, or climbing mountains, I WANT TO BE ABLE TO DO THAT, not be disabled. So

, Thank God for your win, and praise him when the money arrives, it really

does help. But Don't feel like your an ingrate, or something is wrong with you

for not being happy to be labeled disabled and unable to work. It's a double

edge sword, and marks a new chapter in your life. It will help you to not feel

like you need others to keep you off the street. There are many programs we can

take advantage of. After a time if you want it, you will be offered, medicare so

you'll have insurance. I'm glad for you winning, it sure beats losing, but I do

understand where your'e at brother. It's been almost 9 months for me, and I'm

still fighting depression. I wasted my whole summer basically sleeping my life

away. Please use this list and or find a self help group in your area, to stay

positive. Dave in Reading, PA but currently in burg, VA.PS Am I anywhere

close to you ?

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Wow never heard of a judge taking away a person's back pay before. I know

they only pay back so far.. I am glad that you got approved but I don't think

that judge did right by you. But I know you are just glad to get so you can move

on. It took me 3 years to get mine.. I got all my back pay. Which I was grateful

for cause i had alot of bills to take care of..

Hugs Babs

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, I think just about everyone goes through the depression when they become

disabled and have to adjust their life so much. I know when I hit mine.. It was

awful.. I still have bounts with it but not as bad as I did when I first found

out that living with my back issues was a reality I had to face. I still get

very flustrated when things I cant do need to be done and I have to wait for one

of my children to help me with it.. But my pain dr gave some good advice.. He

said that if I knew there was something I would be doing that would be hard on

my back and flair it up to plan to rest up before it and then take the time to

rest a couple of days afterwards. he said I would be surprised at how it would

help.. And I have tried it and it does help alot..

Hugs Babs

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At 11:09 AM 1/29/2008, you wrote:

>Hey Dave,

>

>I used to live 30 min from williamsburg when I first joined the

>group. We moved last year a little further north off of 95. I'm off

>of the quantico exit. Your about 2hrs away. Thank you for the words

>of encouragement. My wife is 6 yrs younger then me and doesn't

>really get it. I understand why I'm depressed and usually that

>helps, but for some reason it's not helping much. I don't even know

>what to say right now; thank you for responding though. It helps

>that some one else understands, especially when my wife doesn't.

>Have a safe trip.

>rob <html><div>No greater burden can be borne by an individual than

>to know no one cares or understands. </div></html>

We passed Quantico on the way down. So your up there with all the

Spies, NCIS, CIA, and Marines ? Dave >:-}

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I lost about 6,000 or so, but my lawyer told me that he could take away

more, so.... I'm basically getting payed from when I first applied for

disability, and I did that when I realized I needed to, so to me I'm getting

what I think I deserve, and the rest was the lawyer pushing the date back as far

as he thought possible. I think the whole situation was weird though,

definately not what I expected/.The lawyer I had was from georgia (i live in

virginia) and he told me about different areas of the country; about the

different judges, how they won't go to the Fort Worth area (i think that was tx)

because 4 of the 6 judges were just basic non caring asses. how some areas took

3 yrs just to get the hearing date after the initial rejection, so I guess I am

geographically lucky. He travels everywhere if anybody is interested. I found

him on the internet and answered some questions on line, then he called and ran

thru the process.

rob<html><div>No greater burden can be borne by an individual than to know no

one cares or understands. </div></html>

neck pain@...: babswc@...: Tue, 29 Jan

2008 19:30:39 -0500Subject: Re: disability hearing

Wow never heard of a judge taking away a person's back pay before. I know

they only pay back so far.. I am glad that you got approved but I don't think

that judge did right by you. But I know you are just glad to get so you can move

on. It took me 3 years to get mine.. I got all my back pay. Which I was grateful

for cause i had alot of bills to take care of.. Hugs Babs[Non-text portions of

this message have been removed]

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Yeah, I'm a former Marine, I keep meaning to go to the new museum they just

built right there at the exit. It's really big you can see it quite easily from

the interstate. Can't miss it, the shape is weird and it has a huge long

protrusion, for lack of a better word, off the top.

rob<html><div>No greater burden can be borne by an individual than to know no

one cares or understands. </div></html>

neck pain@...: d.cruikshank@...: Tue,

29 Jan 2008 19:48:38 -0500Subject: RE: disability hearing

At 11:09 AM 1/29/2008, you wrote:>Hey Dave,>>I used to live 30 min from

williamsburg when I first joined the >group. We moved last year a little further

north off of 95. I'm off >of the quantico exit. Your about 2hrs away. Thank you

for the words >of encouragement. My wife is 6 yrs younger then me and doesn't

>really get it. I understand why I'm depressed and usually that >helps, but for

some reason it's not helping much. I don't even know >what to say right now;

thank you for responding though. It helps >that some one else understands,

especially when my wife doesn't.>Have a safe trip.>rob <html><div>No greater

burden can be borne by an individual than >to know no one cares or understands.

</div></html>We passed Quantico on the way down. So your up there with all the

Spies, NCIS, CIA, and Marines ? Dave >:-}

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Congrats on getting your disability but yes it is a bitter sweet win..I

know exactly how you are feeling... I never heard where a judge could deny you

your back pay but I am sure you are glad it is behind you.

`*`*Kathy*`*`

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Stars are like friends you may not always see them..but they are always there

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At 08:20 PM 1/29/2008, you wrote:

>Yeah, I'm a former Marine, I keep meaning to go to the new museum

>they just built right there at the exit. It's really big you can see

>it quite easily from the interstate. Can't miss it, the shape is

>weird and it has a huge long protrusion, for lack of a better word,

>off the top.

>rob<html><div>No greater burden can be borne by an individual than

>to know no one cares or understands. </div></html>

I saw that, didn't know what it was ! Glad to know. Thanks for your

service marine !! Dave

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it does depend on where you at an the judge.. My sister got hers approved

within a year of filing.. Mine took so long cause since I live on the Alabama Ga

border they sent me through Ga.. And they have alot of cases.. I am just glad

that is all over with..

Hugs Babs

[Guest guest]

thank you Kathy

I do get back pay, but the judge didn't agree with us as to when I became

disabled, and really I couldn't afford to take a chance by letting it play out.

I wouldn't do well on those " deal or no deal " game shows.

rob<html><div>No greater burden can be borne by an individual than to know no

one cares or understands. </div></html>

neck pain@...: onechattiekathy@...:

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 20:23:51 -0500Subject: Re: disability

hearing

Congrats on getting your disability but yes it is a bitter sweet win..I

know exactly how you are feeling... I never heard where a judge could deny you

your back pay but I am sure you are glad it is behind you.`*`*Kathy*`*`A true

friend walks in when the rest of the world walks out.Stars are like friends you

may not always see them..but they are always there[Non-text portions of this

message have been removed]

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not to be all over dramatic or anything but thank you

I can count on one hand how many times someone has actually done that, and I

know I certainly didn't sign up for " thank yous " and what not, but I take it as

your thanking all of us if that makes sense, and I definately feel that the

armed forces are a little unappreciated; mostly by their own chain of command

but...<html><div>No greater burden can be borne by an individual than to know no

one cares or understands. </div></html>

neck pain@...: d.cruikshank@...: Tue,

29 Jan 2008 21:09:05 -0500Subject: RE: disability hearing

At 08:20 PM 1/29/2008, you wrote:>Yeah, I'm a former Marine, I keep meaning to

go to the new museum >they just built right there at the exit. It's really big

you can see >it quite easily from the interstate. Can't miss it, the shape is

>weird and it has a huge long protrusion, for lack of a better word, >off the

top.>rob<html><div>No greater burden can be borne by an individual than >to know

no one cares or understands. </div></html>I saw that, didn't know what it was !

Glad to know. Thanks for your service marine !! Dave

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I can see that-cool!! Thank you, now it (the shape) makes some sense.

rob<html><div>No greater burden can be borne by an individual than to know no

one cares or understands. </div></html>

neck pain@...: Richglojr59@...: Tue,

29 Jan 2008 22:32:41 -0500Subject: Re: disability hearing

If you look at the shape of the building,it resembles Iwo Jima.The top

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I have been on disability since 85. It gets better, believe me. I am surprised

about the incomplete back pay issue. I got all of mine right away. But those

were different time. Congratulations and just keep on holding your head high.

Cheryl V

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Quantico has a special place in my heart ,my father is buried there at The

Quantico National Cemetary, just east of I-95.if your heading north towards

Washington.

He died in 1999 at 73 years old.he fought in World War II and was always

proud to be an American . he instilled that into me also.I did not serve in the

armed forces,but,I have the upmost respect to anybody who has,like you.Let me

say a big Thank You for your service.

I've yet to visit the museum myself,I think It just opened in 2007.I will

soon visit it.

Iwo Jima had a special meaning in our family because there was an American

Indian there named Ira ,I think he was from the Pima Tribe.My mother and

father are Mohawk Indians from upstate New York.

anyway congradulations on your hearing. My journey with my back just started

in Oct.2007.I had a heavy lifting accident,and was diagnosed with

spondylolsthesis and disc protrsions at L-5-S1 and mild central stenosis.The

worst part

is the pain in my lower back and pain that shoots down my leg. I have been

going to pt since Nov. 3 times a week.My body is getting stronger but the pain

is

still there.I feel like Im on a roller-coaster ride right now,but, I always

say to myself, It could be worse.

God Bless.

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[Guest guest]

Im sorry, The cemetary is just west off the exit off I-95,just past the golf

course on the left side. </HTML>

[Guest guest]

Thanks I do have all my paperwork I keep in a folder,its already one inch

thick and getting thicker every day.I havent been to pain mgnt yet.Right now

they

are trying me on Lyrica, Clinoril and I take a Lortab when the pain gets bad.

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