Update on Disability

[Guest guest]

Just wanted to wish you good luck on your appeals, and let you know that you

will be in my prayers.

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone, I just wanted to bring you all up to date on my disability

claim. Since I severed my thumb in January it has been a long rough road.

The house is up for sale and was sold once and it fell through so its back up

again. I cant keep the house cause there is no income of any type. I have

sold furniture and other items to keep me going here, but I am now at the end.

I had surgery again on my hand and all is going well there and well be

having the last of the series of surgery sometime in September.

I have been fighting with Family Independent Agency for help. Since

February, all I have received is assistance for food. Period. Nothing else. I

haven't given up, I did appeal and was waiting for my case hearing for 3 months.

I

have been notified last week the hearing is dismissed because when they

reviewed my case they decided someone made a mistake and I well receive State

Assistance, Medicaid, and Adult Medical. Now I have to sit and wait again for

everything to kick in. They stated that I should have been able to go back to

work in 6 weeks. Its been 6 months and more surgery coming up. But it has been

entered into the system and well be taken out of the system at the same time.

The reasoning for this is that I have been granted Social Security

Disability. It did take 5 months on a waiting period. I have been granted SSD

due to

CMT and the thumb. There well be no retroactive checks. Due to a 5 month

waiting period now. But at least I have been granted. Its been a long rough

road. But I just wanted to let you know that if anyone out there has applied

you

just might be discouraged, but keep fighting and dont give up, it paid off

for me. I well be getting my first check in August which well be for July and

they also stated that my case well be reviewd in 5 years. I dont thing I need

to worry about that.

Elaine....Michigan

[Guest guest]

Congratulations on your hearing, I'm sure it a long battle and you're glad it's

over. WHEW!!!!

and I'm sorry to hear about your dog. I know how hard it is to lose

our pets, like losing a family member. I've lost a dog a year for the last 4

years and I have one left

and he just turned 9 and has some medical problems. I worry about him every

day. He's all that

I have left. I still get upset when I think about the other 4, 2 greyhounds and

2 border collies. I

know in my heart they are waiting for me (and now you all think I'm crazy!!!!).

I believe the whole

Rainbow Bridge thing. I will see my pets on the other side!!!

But, again, congrats on your VICTORY!!!!!

Take Care,

B. in TEXAS

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From: dedecalfee <dedecalfee@...>

Stimulator

Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2009 6:40:33 PM

Subject: Update on disability

Just wanted everyone to know that I went for my disability hearing

yesterday, Jan. 13th. I was approved!! I am relieved that it's over. I

wasn't in there very long before he said he was approving it and back

dating my disability back to when I was involved in my wreck. That's

when this long horrendous journey began for me. I have had RSD since

then (over 3 years) and had many other issues come up. I'm still

dealing with the after effects of the surgery I had last month to

repair the CSF leak. I just don't get over procedures very well and I

think my RSD has spread as well. I guess I've been pretty depressed -

not just about all the pain I'm going through but my dog of 14 yrs.

passed away two weeks ago. I just didn't need to lose him right now.

Not that there's ever a good time but all the pain of the surgery has

been hard to deal with. " Waddles " has been there for me, always wanting

to be near me and take care of me. He was my stress reliever and it's

very difficult for him not to be here. I just miss him so much!!!

Sorry to be so long in my update but I wanted everyone to know how

my hearing had went. Thanks for being there!

[Guest guest]

I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Your update was not too

long....in fact...it was perfect, just beautiful.

No time is a good time to lose a beloved and cherished pet....aka a member

of the family, but especially not now, while you are suffering so in pain. I

have had RSD now for 26 years....and can really understand your pain. This

type of horrendous pain can bring on depression alone....not to mention the

loss of your pet....anyone would be depressed and truly heart broken...I am so

glad that you are talking about it....we are so lucky in the group that we

have...such wonderful and caring folks here....if you ever need to

chat....someone is always there for you....Mike (the awesome founder) and I are

so proud

and happy about that. ( I am Mike's co-owner....I truly have been touched so

many times by the sheer kindness, caring and compassion of our wonderful

members!!!)

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR APPROVAL...A LONG TIME COMING..!!

I am thrilled for you!!!

I am not fortunate enough to be able to have a pet in my life, as I have

severe asthma;.....but I see how my family members' pets are so treasured.

Once again...congrats...I am so thrilled for you...you must feel like a 100

pound weight has been taken off your shoulders!!

Happy New Year to you...hopefully now that you are approved, it won't be as

tight financiallhy for you..I understand that too well also.

Take care!

Gentle hugs to you and all.

I wish pain free days for us all and sleep filled nights

l

Kathy G.

Group Co-owner

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