Guest guest Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I think another problem with what happened to my back pay is my age, as I am only 33 yrs old, I know that they did not want to put me on disability for the rest of my life.<html><div>No greater burden can be borne by an individual than to know no one cares or understands. </div></html> neck pain@...: lncvoss@...: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 07:14:16 -0800Subject: Re: disability hearing 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 " Worry looks around, sorry looks back, Faith looks up. " Have faith---------------------------------Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now.[Non-text portions of this message have been removed] _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 I moved away from the quantico area a few yrs ago and when I came back there it was (the museum) It looks huge from the interstate even. I'm the only person in my family to ever have served in the armed forces, one of the few things I'm proud of. Try and document everything with your back, keeping track of doctors and therapists, physical and otherwise. Even if you don't see yourself going down the disability trail; you never know. Your back sounds like mine, but fortunately for you someone has steered you in the right direction for recovery. It took me a year just for someone to mri me. and then they wanted to do surgeries, no mention of physical therapy, or pain management. 4 surgeries later and my back is a joke; my whole lumbar section is fused now, and the vertebrae above it are already trying to jump out of my skin. I'm struggling now to get some sort of core strength back so that the rest of my back doesnt crumple. are you in pain management? I would try that with the pt. take care and Thank You. 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@...: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 03:24:27 -0500Subject: Re: disability hearing 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. </HTML> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Hi , Worst case scenerio? The ALJ denies your claim, then you file an Appeal to the Appeals Council, which means a longer wait. If that is denied, then you go on to Federal Court, more waiting. BUT, THAT IS VERY RARE. Stay positive, remember, your lawyer works for you, and since he gets paid, he's motivated to win your case at the hearing! Let me know what the outcome is when you get it. Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 If I where approved how long does it take to find out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 Hi , If your claim is approved by the ALJ, figure about 3 to 6 months depending on where you live, and how stacked up claims processing is. You may get lucky and hear sooner also. Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2008 Report Share Posted February 1, 2008 , I just had my hearing after waiting three years. How long have you been waiting? Now they tell me it's going to be between a month to three months for a verdict and then another one to three more months for the money to start coming in. THIS WHOLE THING IS SOOOOOOOOOO ABSURD! Winndy in Indy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 1) Evidence, evidence, evidence. 2) Hire an attorney if you are nervous and haven’t done this before. Beyke lin, TN karenbeyke@... From: Rheumatoid Arthritis [mailto:Rheumatoid Arthritis ] On Behalf Of Danny Mason Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 3:43 PM Rheumatoid Arthritis Subject: Disability Hearing Hi, I'm mostly a lurker, but I do read all the e-mails and they have helped me tremendously in the last 5 years since I was diagnosed with RA. I am scheduled for a disability hearing on Sept. 4th, has anyone been to a hearing? What questions are asked and what do you do. Do you get to explain how bad your condition is personally or do they only look at the dr.'s notes? I'm a little nervous about this. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Joan in NC No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.392 / Virus Database: 270.13.54/2300 - Release Date: 08/13/09 06:11:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 The usual process is to hire a disability lawyer to sue for your benefits. He goes before a law judge to make the ruling based on your medical records. I am not sure if you have to be there or not. If this is just an intake through social security thenthey should advise or suggest you find a lawyer straight away. You have retroactive benefits waiting for you which have been accumulating for 5 years!!!! Dont go before a disability judge without consulting a lawyer who specializes in disability for your own benefit. Yours, Deborah On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 4:42 PM, Danny Mason <jm0894@...> wrote: Hi, I'm mostly a lurker, but I do read all the e-mails and they have helped me tremendously in the last 5 years since I was diagnosed with RA. I am scheduled for a disability hearing on Sept. 4th, has anyone been to a hearing? What questions are asked and what do you do. Do you get to explain how bad your condition is personally or do they only look at the dr.'s notes? I'm a little nervous about this. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Joan in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 At my hearing I basically just sat there. My attorney asked me a couple of questions about how I function at home. My judge was old and talked about why I wasn't getting assistance, where was my husband, and saying there should be help for this situation. Unfortunately, I was denied again.Good luck,VickiFrom: Danny Mason <jm0894@...>To: Rheumatoid Arthritis Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 10:58:28 PMSubject: Disability Hearing Hi, Thanks for the advice. I do have a disability attorney and he has copies of all my medical records of all the doctors, tests, hospital visits and treatments I've had. I do have to attend the hearing and I was just wondering if I would be asked any questions or what is the process? Thanks, Joan __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2009 Report Share Posted August 14, 2009 Your lawyer should prepare you to answer anything. Just ask him if you will have to answer questions. If you are asked directly by the judge or lawyer about your mobility, explain about your pain and fatigue, how getting around is difficult, even mundane things like turning a door knob or dressing yourself. Just remember that while you are not happy about having to be on SSDI, you have paid into it and it should be there for times like these. Good Luck, Deborah On Thu, Aug 13, 2009 at 11:58 PM, Danny Mason <jm0894@...> wrote: Hi, Thanks for the advice. I do have a disability attorney and he has copies of all my medical records of all the doctors, tests, hospital visits and treatments I've had. I do have to attend the hearing and I was just wondering if I would be asked any questions or what is the process? Thanks, Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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