RE: Re: Finding a Lawyer for disability?

July 13, 2008

, if you don't mind disclosing this information...what illness was

your claim based on and how did you feel that your medical exam influenced

the decision?

I went for my mandated physical a couple of weeks ago and I got the

impression that since I could stand, walk and lift both feet, I would be

considered able to work.

I am always interested when someone is approved on the first try since such

a great percentage of first-time applicants are denied.

Thanks, Dorothy

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From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of

Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:07 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: Finding a Lawyer for disability?

Mina,

I would call around your area. I got a lawyer 2 months after I

filed, I didn't wait to get denied. I got approved on the 1st try.

I don't know if it helped me (I was approved in 6 months)...but I

don't think it hurt my case. They even approved my onset date, no

questions asked. My friend who applied around the same time I did

(she has lupus and MS) and frankly she is in worse shape then I am,

she got denied and got a lawyer afterwards; her case hearing is a

year away.

It's hard financially while you are in the process; I had to stay w/

my mother. Yeah, it cost me a few thousand from my back pay for

retaining a lawyer...but it was worth it because I was approved

fairly quickly and my onset date was approved as well. Keep us

updated.

>

> Hi,

> I recently posted my sitaution. I went to work yesterday at my two

part

> time jobs. That just happened to be back to back shifts. I was in

so

> much pain i could not sleep. And my left knee wants to just give

out

> when I stand today.

>

> I really dont think I can work.

>

> I was wondering once you file for disbaility. Can you still find a

> lawyer to represent you or is it to late? Also how can you find a

> lawyer in your area to represent you?

>

> Thanks for any assitance to this matter.

>

> Xo

> Mina

>

July 13, 2008

Dorthy

My brother steve applied, he sure could work. but he was a drunk and was

apparently nuts. he recieved benefits in 3 months.

My sister worked a long time. She had mental problems too. I would say she was

bipolar. she got it in 6 months.

I applied for benefits. I have many medical problems. Congestive Heart Failure,

Narcalepsy, Depression, and Rhewmatoid arthritis. It took me 3 years. Yes it

appear as though you cant walk to get benefits. Or you completely mad. LoL.

This is really circumstantial evidence. hahaha. I was turned down I think 2

times. Anyway I believe anyones best bet is to get a lawyer. Some lawyers will

work free till you get your money. They will take out 25 per cent. A one time

thing.

Clora

From: Dorothy <dorv@...>

Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Finding a Lawyer for disability?

Date: Sunday, July 13, 2008, 1:23 PM

, if you don't mind disclosing this information. ..what illness was

your claim based on and how did you feel that your medical exam influenced

the decision?

I went for my mandated physical a couple of weeks ago and I got the

impression that since I could stand, walk and lift both feet, I would be

considered able to work.

I am always interested when someone is approved on the first try since such

a great percentage of first-time applicants are denied.

Thanks, Dorothy

_____

From: @gro ups.com [mailto: @gro ups.com] On

Behalf Of

Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:07 PM

@gro ups.com

Subject: [ ] Re: Finding a Lawyer for disability?

Mina,

I would call around your area. I got a lawyer 2 months after I

filed, I didn't wait to get denied. I got approved on the 1st try.

I don't know if it helped me (I was approved in 6 months)...but I

don't think it hurt my case. They even approved my onset date, no

questions asked. My friend who applied around the same time I did

(she has lupus and MS) and frankly she is in worse shape then I am,

she got denied and got a lawyer afterwards; her case hearing is a

year away.

It's hard financially while you are in the process; I had to stay w/

my mother. Yeah, it cost me a few thousand from my back pay for

retaining a lawyer...but it was worth it because I was approved

fairly quickly and my onset date was approved as well. Keep us

updated.

>

> Hi,

> I recently posted my sitaution. I went to work yesterday at my two

part

> time jobs. That just happened to be back to back shifts. I was in

so

> much pain i could not sleep. And my left knee wants to just give

out

> when I stand today.

>

> I really dont think I can work.

>

> I was wondering once you file for disbaility. Can you still find a

> lawyer to represent you or is it to late? Also how can you find a

> lawyer in your area to represent you?

>

> Thanks for any assitance to this matter.

>

> Xo

> Mina

>

July 13, 2008

Actually, the government limits what they can charge - it's 25% and is

capped at $5,300. That is out of your back pay & it's paid direct to them

so you never pay them at all. I believe if it turns into a lengthy process

though, those limits go up.

Anyone hiring a lawyer should not put a cent out of their pocket!

I heard of a man with brain tumors and after several brain surgeries, he

still didn't qualify! I don't get the whole system..makes no sense.

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From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of clora ( kloey_1234 )

Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:56 PM

Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Finding a Lawyer for disability?

Dorthy

My brother steve applied, he sure could work. but he was a drunk and was

apparently nuts. he recieved benefits in 3 months.

My sister worked a long time. She had mental problems too. I would say she

was bipolar. she got it in 6 months.

I applied for benefits. I have many medical problems. Congestive Heart

Failure, Narcalepsy, Depression, and Rhewmatoid arthritis. It took me 3

years. Yes it appear as though you cant walk to get benefits. Or you

completely mad. LoL.

This is really circumstantial evidence. hahaha. I was turned down I think 2

times. Anyway I believe anyones best bet is to get a lawyer. Some lawyers

will work free till you get your money. They will take out 25 per cent. A

one time thing.

Clora

From: Dorothy <dorvoptonline (DOT) <mailto:dorv%40optonline.net> net>

Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Finding a Lawyer for disability?

@gro <mailto: %40> ups.com

Date: Sunday, July 13, 2008, 1:23 PM

, if you don't mind disclosing this information. ..what illness was

your claim based on and how did you feel that your medical exam influenced

the decision?

I went for my mandated physical a couple of weeks ago and I got the

impression that since I could stand, walk and lift both feet, I would be

considered able to work.

I am always interested when someone is approved on the first try since such

a great percentage of first-time applicants are denied.

Thanks, Dorothy

_____

From: @gro ups.com [mailto: @gro ups.com] On

Behalf Of

Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 1:07 PM

@gro ups.com

Subject: [ ] Re: Finding a Lawyer for disability?

Mina,

I would call around your area. I got a lawyer 2 months after I

filed, I didn't wait to get denied. I got approved on the 1st try.

I don't know if it helped me (I was approved in 6 months)...but I

don't think it hurt my case. They even approved my onset date, no

questions asked. My friend who applied around the same time I did

(she has lupus and MS) and frankly she is in worse shape then I am,

she got denied and got a lawyer afterwards; her case hearing is a

year away.

It's hard financially while you are in the process; I had to stay w/

my mother. Yeah, it cost me a few thousand from my back pay for

retaining a lawyer...but it was worth it because I was approved

fairly quickly and my onset date was approved as well. Keep us

updated.

>

> Hi,

> I recently posted my sitaution. I went to work yesterday at my two

part

> time jobs. That just happened to be back to back shifts. I was in

so

> much pain i could not sleep. And my left knee wants to just give

out

> when I stand today.

>

> I really dont think I can work.

>

> I was wondering once you file for disbaility. Can you still find a

> lawyer to represent you or is it to late? Also how can you find a

> lawyer in your area to represent you?

>

> Thanks for any assitance to this matter.

>

> Xo

> Mina

>

July 13, 2008

You certainly lucked out!

I provided a ton of medical records as well and I know that my

rheumatologist and neurologist both filled out the forms they were sent. I

don't have a copy of the rheumy's, but the neurologist indicated " Totally

and permanently disabled. "

I'm not sure if reports were requested from my ophthalmologist or

gastroenterologist. But based on the physical, I expect to be denied. You

were lucky you weren't called in.

You also bring up a very important point that everyone should follow

regardless of whether they ever plan to file for disability: ALWAYS get

copies of every test results - blood work, MRI's, x-rays, etc. Keep a file

with all the copies. It may not seem important to you right now, but one

day if you need them, it would be a real pain to try to put together your

history. It's very important.

Thanks for your response.

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From: [mailto: ] On

Behalf Of

Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2008 3:11 PM

Subject: [ ] Re: Finding a Lawyer for disability?

Dorothy,

My main illnesses were my RA and fibromyalgia. I also suffer from

PTSD and anxiety from a tramatic hospitization and mild bi-polar. I

gave SSA all of my medical records from the past two years, including

the hospitiazation. (I get copies of everything from every doctor I

see). I took that personally to my local SSA office. (It was ALOT).

I stated that my RA and fibro were manageable until the sepsis.

After that point, my RA/fibro went into " overdrive " and I could no

longer work. I provided pictures of my joints from before the sepsis

and after. Yes, I am weird for taking pictures of my joints...but I

keep detailed medical history for myself on my own. When I did the

filled out the paperwork, I was very specific on how my RA/fibro

affected my daily activites. I told of my treating doctors that I am

applying for SSDI. They filled out their paperwork. I didn't see an

SSA appointed doctor for a medical exam, but I did have to see a

psychologist.

I can't tell you why I got approved so quickly, but only what I did.

Maybe it was because SSA didn't have to wait for my medical records,

maybe it was because I was very through with my description on why. I

did get a lawyer from the start. He didn't wait for me to get

denied, he put in a motion for a hearing when I retained him. He

said let him know when I get denied. I didn't. They approved me and

they approved my onset date, so he canceled my hearing. Maybe it was

because I did get a lawyer and SSA didn't want to bother fighting my

claim because I had representation from the beginning. I don't know.

I am 31, I thought they would deny me based on my age alone. All I

know is that I did something right and I can tell you what I did.

> >

> > Hi,

> > I recently posted my sitaution. I went to work yesterday at my

two

> part

> > time jobs. That just happened to be back to back shifts. I was in

> so

> > much pain i could not sleep. And my left knee wants to just give

> out

> > when I stand today.

> >

> > I really dont think I can work.

> >

> > I was wondering once you file for disbaility. Can you still find

a

> > lawyer to represent you or is it to late? Also how can you find a

> > lawyer in your area to represent you?

> >

> > Thanks for any assitance to this matter.

> >

> > Xo

> > Mina

> >

>

July 13, 2008

Yes

Save all your medical records, You will need them someday if not for SSD but for

other doctors. I had to give information on all the jobs I had for social

security. I had so many jobes it wasnt funny, as I said before I have suffered

an unknown pain my entire adult life so it was hard for me to keep a job. I had

to have the date of my last day worked. At the time I couldnt remember. I

remember now. It was when 9-11, when the buildings in New York came down. I

heard it at work and came home and cried for 3 days. and never went back to

work. that wasnt the reason. I am very ill.

It dont matter how sad you look. My lawyer wanted me to look pitiful. He even

told me not to dress up real fine for the hearing. He said for me not to drive

to it. This is crazy. I difinately was disabled.

My aunts sister told the doctor who examined her for social security that the

hated him lol.

And he didnt do anything to be told that. She got it within 6 months. And my son

n law was dieing and he got turned down.

I think right now the SSD adminstration does what ever the heck they feel like

doing. I would never work for them because if someone is unable to work I would

have to pass them.

Please get you a lawyer. If the one you call says wait till you been turned

down, keep calling lawyers till you get one to take your case, If you can't

afford one, there is plenty out there that will do it for free till you get your

settlement.

Clora

From: Dorothy <dorv@...>

Subject: RE: [ ] Re: Finding a Lawyer for disability?

Date: Sunday, July 13, 2008, 3:25 PM