SSDI

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Hi Kami,

When I dropped off paperwork at the office, I was told how much I would be

getting if it was awarded to me. Recently, I found out how much with the

little cost of living raise, if awarded. I don't know how anyone can fake

this,

or why they would want to, but I know there are people out there which is

what makes it so hard for those of us needing it now. I don't think MRI's lie,

so I'm hoping they look at those. Recently there was a disability case of a

fireman in Boston who got his revoked because he was seen in body building

competitions, and his was awarded because of back pain.

Heidi, thawing in Mass until the next foot of snow on Tuesday...

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In a message dated 2/1/2009 1:38:07 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

kamilleon@... writes:

A friend of mine's sister was recently awarded SSDI and my friend is FURIOUS

about it... She got even madder when she found out how much she gets

including the kids.

How can someone get mad if you are receiving something you paid into? She

thinks her sister is faking it... How can you " fake " and be awarded SSDI?

****~**** Kami ****~****

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Hi

My Rhu's office shows it was mailed 7/23 but SS did not get it. They are

making me a copy of what was sent but I can't pick it up until the 10th and

I see their guy on the 13. So I guess I will see both. Geeze what a pain to

get something that I have paid into since I was 16. Oh well I guess they

have to be careful people who don't really need it, get it.

Heidibug

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Kami,

Seems like she's got some deep seeded issues or perhaps she's jealous!

Imagine that?!?!?!? You know, my ex called me... " welfare girl " one time when I

was collecting unemployment, after my position was eliminated due to a

corporate re-org. I was devastated as I wanted to retire from this place, I

loved

my job!!! He didn't understand why his comment hurt me. I can only imagine

what he would have to say if he knew what was happening to me now. Oh well.

People that have this attitude need a good slap of reality. Let me not get

started on him, because there will be pages!!!!

Heidi in Mass.

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In a message dated 2/1/2009 1:53:01 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

kamilleon@... writes:

Thankfully, SSDI cases get reviewed on a 2-6 year basis. I can see those who

have improved and not wanting to get rid of it trying to fake it... I mean I

would LOVE to be able to work. Anyone who thinks this is a cakewalk needs

some serious sense slapped into them.

My friend views it as " welfare " . She feels that her sister is taking " HER

money " etc etc etc Oh and yes, she knows I collect SSDI but she feels I deserve

it. Ooookkkkay..M

And here is the kicker... Her sister has THYROID CANCER...... She insists

her sister is faking cancer....

Yeah... It is definitely a sore subject between her and I right now.....

HOPING THE SNOW BYPASSES MEEEEEEEE!

****~**** Kami ****~****

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Subject: Re: [ ] Re: SSDI

Hi Kami,

When I dropped off paperwork at the office, I was told how much I would be

getting if it was awarded to me. Recently, I found out how much with the

little cost of living raise, if awarded. I don't know how anyone can fake

this,

or why they would want to, but I know there are people out there which is

what makes it so hard for those of us needing it now. I don't think MRI's

lie,

so I'm hoping they look at those. Recently there was a disability case of a

fireman in Boston who got his revoked because he was seen in body building

competitions, and his was awarded because of back pain.

Heidi, thawing in Mass until the next foot of snow on Tuesday...

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Hi everyone,

I just won my SSD in December. After going to court 2 times, 2

appeals and 3 1/2 years later. Still haven't recieved any money. They

let me go back to when I turned 50, the laws change when you turn 50.

I am in Indiana. Still don't know when I will recieve any money. Have

gotten a decision letter from the judge. Someone could pass before

they ever get approved or any money. I also have Lupus Sle,

fibromyalgia and RA, along with some others. Good Luck to everyone,

mine was such a long and stressful process.

Coetta

>

> > I finally was approved for SSD, and its pitiful. I can't

believe I did all that, for a little bit of nothing.

> I bet I'd make more money panhandling. But at least I finally have

> medical. I just took my 3rd dose of mtx last nite.

> My rheumy did finally call it RA, even tho it isn't showing in

blood

> work. At least I know Im not crazy. I haven't posted for a while.

> >

>

> Hi Jane,

>

> I'm sorry your SSDI isn't much

>

> I'd like to start the SSDI application process asap, even though

I'm

> only recently diagnosed, since my work is suffering so much. And

I'm

> very much worried about my financial future. Can you

> tell me about your experiences?

>

> I've read that the main thing is to get a lawyer and to get good

letters

> from your doctors. I think my rh would be willing to go to bat for

me.

> But do you have to be really bad before they approve you? I figure

I'd

> walk into the hearing and they'd deny me on the spot since I don't

have

> a cane or scooter, etc. And my blood tests are negative, too.

>

> Any advice you can give would be appreciated...

>

> Thx,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi

My Rhu's office shows it was mailed 7/23 but SS did not get it. They are

making me a copy of what was sent but I can't pick it up until the 10th and

I see their guy on the 13. So I guess I will see both. Geeze what a pain to

get something that I have paid into since I was 16. Oh well I guess they

have to be careful people who don't really need it, get it.

Heidibug

On Sat, Jan 31, 2009 at 5:04 PM, cynthiadew1 <cynthiadew1@...> wrote:

> Heidi,

>

> On the bright side, if your worker gets the info from your doctor, they

> usually cancel the CME doctor's appointment. Do you know if your

> doctor sent in his completed paperwork for your SSDI or just copies of

> your records? SSA actually needs either their paperwork completed, or

> a letter to SSA about your disability. Most doctors put a copy of the

> paperwork they complete for SSA in your files, so I would look for that.

>

> I was scheduled for to see one of SSA's doctors, they canceled it after

> they received my doctor's letter.

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

A friend of mine's sister was recently awarded SSDI and my friend is FURIOUS

about it... She got even madder when she found out how much she gets including

the kids.

How can someone get mad if you are receiving something you paid into? She thinks

her sister is faking it... How can you " fake " and be awarded SSDI?

****~**** Kami ****~****

Re: [ ] Re: SSDI

Hi

My Rhu's office shows it was mailed 7/23 but SS did not get it. They are

making me a copy of what was sent but I can't pick it up until the 10th and

I see their guy on the 13. So I guess I will see both. Geeze what a pain to

get something that I have paid into since I was 16. Oh well I guess they

have to be careful people who don't really need it, get it.

Heidibug

.

[Guest guest]

Kami

I have to agree but in the area I live in there are plenty of Drs that are

more than willing to get someone approved for disability for a small cut

especially of the initial check. This sucks and it used to make me crazy.

But unfortunately I have seen it done time and again. You cant them in

because the Dr is willing to state they are disabled

Heidibug

On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 1:37 PM, ~Kami~ <kamilleon@...> wrote:

> A friend of mine's sister was recently awarded SSDI and my friend is

> FURIOUS about it... She got even madder when she found out how much she gets

> including the kids.

>

> How can someone get mad if you are receiving something you paid into? She

> thinks her sister is faking it... How can you " fake " and be awarded SSDI?

>

> ****~**** Kami ****~****

>

> Re: [ ] Re: SSDI

>

> Hi

> My Rhu's office shows it was mailed 7/23 but SS did not get it. They are

> making me a copy of what was sent but I can't pick it up until the 10th and

> I see their guy on the 13. So I guess I will see both. Geeze what a pain to

> get something that I have paid into since I was 16. Oh well I guess they

> have to be careful people who don't really need it, get it.

> Heidibug

>

> .

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thankfully, SSDI cases get reviewed on a 2-6 year basis. I can see those who

have improved and not wanting to get rid of it trying to fake it... I mean I

would LOVE to be able to work. Anyone who thinks this is a cakewalk needs some

serious sense slapped into them.

My friend views it as " welfare " . She feels that her sister is taking " HER money "

etc etc etc Oh and yes, she knows I collect SSDI but she feels I deserve it.

Ooookkkkay...

And here is the kicker... Her sister has THYROID CANCER...... She insists her

sister is faking cancer....

Yeah... It is definitely a sore subject between her and I right now.....

HOPING THE SNOW BYPASSES MEEEEEEEE!

****~**** Kami ****~****

Re: [ ] Re: SSDI

Hi Kami,

When I dropped off paperwork at the office, I was told how much I would be

getting if it was awarded to me. Recently, I found out how much with the

little cost of living raise, if awarded. I don't know how anyone can fake

this,

or why they would want to, but I know there are people out there which is

what makes it so hard for those of us needing it now. I don't think MRI's lie,

so I'm hoping they look at those. Recently there was a disability case of a

fireman in Boston who got his revoked because he was seen in body building

competitions, and his was awarded because of back pain.

Heidi, thawing in Mass until the next foot of snow on Tuesday...

_

.

[Guest guest]

One word: KARMA

****~**** Kami ****~****

Re: [ ] Re: SSDI

Kami,

Seems like she's got some deep seeded issues or perhaps she's jealous!

Imagine that?!?!?!? You know, my ex called me... " welfare girl " one time when I

was collecting unemployment, after my position was eliminated due to a

corporate re-org. I was devastated as I wanted to retire from this place, I

loved

my job!!! He didn't understand why his comment hurt me. I can only imagine

what he would have to say if he knew what was happening to me now. Oh well.

People that have this attitude need a good slap of reality. Let me not get

started on him, because there will be pages!!!!

Heidi in Mass.

.

[Guest guest]

I have a cousin that doesn't feel right unless he's dressed in a suit and

tie. SSDI approved that one, and he could work if he has to. Anything is

possible!

Dennis in eastexas

On Sun, Feb 1, 2009 at 12:52 PM, ~Kami~ <kamilleon@...> wrote:

> Thankfully, SSDI cases get reviewed on a 2-6 year basis. I can see those

> who have improved and not wanting to get rid of it trying to fake it... I

> mean I would LOVE to be able to work. Anyone who thinks this is a cakewalk

> needs some serious sense slapped into them.

>

> My friend views it as " welfare " . She feels that her sister is taking " HER

> money " etc etc etc Oh and yes, she knows I collect SSDI but she feels I

> deserve it. Ooookkkkay...

>

> And here is the kicker... Her sister has THYROID CANCER...... She insists

> her sister is faking cancer....

>

> Yeah... It is definitely a sore subject between her and I right now.....

>

> HOPING THE SNOW BYPASSES MEEEEEEEE!

>

> ****~**** Kami ****~****

> .

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My sister was a " professional " welfare recipiant for years and years. For the

life of me I never knew why her or husband could not work. When the changed the

gudelines for the programs they had to do something, but still they are always

signing up for anything they can get. So there are a lot of people out there

looking to get what they can, even I think they should leave Disability alone

because they are just making it tough for everyone that really needs it. CBS

News ran a story a few months ago about Train Engineers on the east coast,

evidently all the had to do was fill out a form, sign it and they were retired

on disability, with most of their pay. Consequently 97% of them came down with

some kind of disability.

Stan

Seattle Sun breaks.

--------- Re: [ ] Re: SSDI

Hi

My Rhu's office shows it was mailed 7/23 but SS did not get it. They are

making me a copy of what was sent but I can't pick it up until the 10th and

I see their guy on the 13. So I guess I will see both. Geeze what a pain to

get something that I have paid into since I was 16. Oh well I guess they

have to be careful people who don't really need it, get it.

Heidibug

..

[Guest guest]

I'd trade the SSDI approval for the ability to " fake " it in a heartbeat!

Stan,

Seattle, Sun going, going gone!

--------- Re: [ ] Re: SSDI

Hi

My Rhu's office shows it was mailed 7/23 but SS did not get it. They are

making me a copy of what was sent but I can't pick it up until the 10th and

I see their guy on the 13. So I guess I will see both. Geeze what a pain to

get something that I have paid into since I was 16. Oh well I guess they

have to be careful people who don't really need it, get it.

Heidibug

..

[Guest guest]

Stan, you're not the only one. I'd love to be able to do as I once did, as

I'm sure most on this board. We can wish...

Dennis in eastexas

On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 10:18 AM, <stanpfister@...> wrote:

> I'd trade the SSDI approval for the ability to " fake " it in a heartbeat!

>

> Stan,

> Seattle, Sun going, going gone!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

RA takes away a lot of options you didn't think about before getting it. I was

watching Cops the other day (what ja gonna do when they come for you) and I

thought, geez I'd could have been a great cop

but there's no way I can do that now. They were arresting a drunk who was giving

them a lot of trouble. I thought, geez I could have been a great drunk but

there's no way I can do that now.

Stan,

Seattle, Cloudy.

-------------- Original message --------------

From: Dennis W <betnden@...>

Stan, you're not the only one. I'd love to be able to do as I once did, as

I'm sure most on this board. We can wish...

Dennis in eastexas

On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 10:18 AM, <stanpfister@...> wrote:

> I'd trade the SSDI approval for the ability to " fake " it in a heartbeat!

>

> Stan,

> Seattle, Sun going, going gone!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Gretchen:

I worked only 7 years and received SSDI.

Marin

[Guest guest]

Hi Marin,

SSA denies 70% of applicants with less than a 15 year work history because they

can 'posssibly' be retrained or be found to do another type of job - if you can

answer a phone, this may be seen by a vocational expert as the ability to work.

Many attorneys will not take cases on appeals if the person has not presented a

substantial work record.

There is also the QDD program in New England, which I believe is where you are.

I'm not sure how far it has expanded, but it will be * years * before it gets

out to the West Coast.

Gretchen

[Guest guest]

i just want to thank everyone for the information you have given to me.

i have told my family about this group and i am hoping they will join too. there

are so many in my family with cmt, that i think this group will be helpful to

all of them. thanks again for the information on ssdi.

[Guest guest]

SSDI is now all electronic. The best way is to file by on-line application. SS

is notorious for 'loosing' paperwork, FYI.

Gretchen

[Guest guest]

I still work as a waitress but I live in pain from CMT,knee problems,back

problems. I want to leave but then I won't have money to live on. Can I get

unemployment if I have to leave because of medical reasons. I have been there 13

years and have worked my whole life. I am 51 and have never needed help until

now. So I don't knwo what else to do to support myself. I live on pain meds and

think it will be hard to find another job. How do I get SSDI? I have heard that

you can't work for a year and have no money. How does someone live that year. I

am alone with no help. PLEASE DOES ANYONE HAVE THE ANSWER???

Tamara

[Guest guest]

Tamara,

To get unemployment you need to be available and ready to work.

To file for SSDI go to this link and get the Starter kit.

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability/adult.htm

You can find lots of info in our message Archives too.

Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Trudy,

By the time I got in front of the SSD judge, I was already done with treatment and had been done for over a year.  My SSD was approved based on the lingering side effects from the treatment that we now know is the Fibro.  So, in my case, yes, the Fibro is what i am on Disability for.  

As for the start date.  You can only apply for SSD after you have been disabled for 6 months.  They will go back to the date of 6 months after the onset of the symptoms that caused you to stop working.  In your case it would be June of 2009.  As long as you told them that you had to stop working in December of 2008 due to the severity of your symptoms they will use that date.  Or actually, you said the FMLA had run out..  Give them the date you stopped working.  That is the date they will go by.  6 months from that date you are eligible for SSD and they will retro pay you.

Here is the link for the attorney I used..  He is amazing and should be able to help you.  He made the whole thing easy for me.

  http://mysocialsecuritylawyer.com/

Hugs,

TeriOn Fri, Oct 29, 2010 at 11:55 PM, trudykinsey@... <trudykinsey@...> wrote:

 

About disabilty, not SSI; 2 questions. 1/ I thougt they only went as far back as when youhad first applie, not back to when you were diagnosed. I just appiied abot 4 months ago. But I had to quit my job

when the FMLA was outdated & I still couldn't work. And that was dec 2008.

Question 2/ do any of you get SSDI based on Fibro ?

I filed for HCV, Fibro, nueropathy, and Reynaud's besides the nueropathy . And then there is severe brain fog, take your pick what that is from! And each time I had to see one of SS drs' my tremor and stuttering would be really bad. Don't have to try and fake it; just the stress

of going to their Doc's set it off badly.

Phyic dr yesterday told me that SS had everything they need except her report. Said she would get it to them by Monday. She said her opinion was that my depression and any altered moods were directly caused by my physical conditions. Dunno if that good or bad??( I wantedto try Don's ideas / get up go over to window. Tap on the glass and try to open it so " they " could come in from snow- it was 78 degrees LOL) but I chickened out !

Any way I don't think Hcv is recognized as a reason for SSDI, but was wondering if anybody on it cause of Fibro?

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