Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 That's great news Stan, Your mail lifted the gloom and raised a warm smile here in (gloomy but getting lighter)UK.* Best wishes Chris * Still the birds are beginning to sing, sign of lenghthening days, thank goodness From: detour721 <stanpfister@...> Subject: [ ] Note of Thanks Date: Tuesday, 13 January, 2009, 7:42 AM Hello Everyone: This evening I recieved word that my SSDI claim has been approved. As you all know, this is a huge step towards establishing a stable environment in which to deal with all that Rheumatoid Arthritis puts on us. I just wanted to thank everyone who posted their opinions and gave me specific guidance with all of the who, what, how, and where's. I believe that advice had an enormous impact on how efficiently I was able to file the claim and how quickly it was approved. Months ago many of you informed me to file immediately, do it now! Well, given my age and the progression of my condition that was good advice too, and I am glad I listened. When I first contacted this Group I was in a state of shock, disbelief, and denial that I had Rheumatoid Arthritis, and that I was going to have it for the rest of my life. Everyone helped (and continues to help) with that as well. So thank you everyone. Now that's your Kodak moment, better appreciate it 'cause it probably won't happen again. I just can't be that serious! Stan Seattle, Dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Congratulations, Stan! Not an MD On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 1:42 AM, detour721 <stanpfister@...> wrote: > Hello Everyone: > > This evening I recieved word that my SSDI claim has been approved. As > you all know, this is a huge step towards establishing a stable > environment in which to deal with all that Rheumatoid Arthritis puts > on us. I just wanted to thank everyone who posted their opinions and > gave me specific guidance with all of the who, what, how, and > where's. I believe that advice had an enormous impact on how > efficiently I was able to file the claim and how quickly it was > approved. Months ago many of you informed me to file immediately, do > it now! Well, given my age and the progression of my condition that > was good advice too, and I am glad I listened. When I first contacted > this Group I was in a state of shock, disbelief, and denial that I > had Rheumatoid Arthritis, and that I was going to have it for the > rest of my life. Everyone helped (and continues to help) with that as > well. So thank you everyone. > > Now that's your Kodak moment, better appreciate it 'cause it probably > won't happen again. I just can't be that serious! > > Stan > Seattle, Dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Stan, CONGRATS on your approval!!!! While it is bittersweet that this horrible disease has lead you to do file for SSDI, I hope that your approval serves as some sort ov " validation " for you and allows you to move on to the next chapter in your life effortlessly. ****~**** Kami ****~**** [ ] Note of Thanks Hello Everyone: This evening I recieved word that my SSDI claim has been approved. As you all know, this is a huge step towards establishing a stable environment in which to deal with all that Rheumatoid Arthritis puts on us. I just wanted to thank everyone who posted their opinions and gave me specific guidance with all of the who, what, how, and where's. I believe that advice had an enormous impact on how efficiently I was able to file the claim and how quickly it was approved. Months ago many of you informed me to file immediately, do it now! Well, given my age and the progression of my condition that was good advice too, and I am glad I listened. When I first contacted this Group I was in a state of shock, disbelief, and denial that I had Rheumatoid Arthritis, and that I was going to have it for the rest of my life. Everyone helped (and continues to help) with that as well. So thank you everyone. Now that's your Kodak moment, better appreciate it 'cause it probably won't happen again. I just can't be that serious! Stan Seattle, Dark . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Congratulations, Stan! Going through the whole SSD process can and is daunting. I have been waiting for a hearing date since September 2007. Initially they told me 12-18 months for a hearing date. Now, because of the backlog, they are saying 18-24 months! It is so frustrating because alot of the potential treatments for RA are on hold because I can't afford them and I have no insurance. I just wondered how old you are? From what I understand, if you are over 50, you are considered " un(re)trainable " and the process goes a lot quicker. Doreen > > Hello Everyone: > > This evening I recieved word that my SSDI claim has been approved. > As you all know, this is a huge step towards establishing a stable > environment in which to deal with all that Rheumatoid Arthritis > puts on us. I just wanted to thank everyone who posted their > opinions and gave me specific guidance with all of the who, what, > how, and where's. I believe that advice had an enormous impact on > how efficiently I was able to file the claim and how quickly it was > approved. Months ago many of you informed me to file immediately, > do it now! Well, given my age and the progression of my condition > that was good advice too, and I am glad I listened. When I first > contacted this Group I was in a state of shock, disbelief, and > denial that I had Rheumatoid Arthritis, and that I was going to > have it for the rest of my life. Everyone helped (and continues to > help) with that as well. So thank you everyone. > > Now that's your Kodak moment, better appreciate it 'cause it > probably won't happen again. I just can't be that serious! > > Stan > Seattle, Dark > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi and thanks... Bittersweet is a word I think a lot of us with our condition have to learn to add to our vocabulary. Last night someone told me I was lucky, as though I'd won the lottery or something, and completely clueless about Rhuematoid Arthritus and its ramifications on our daily lives. Excluding my children, I would literally do or trade anything not to have RA, I'd be willing to start over from scratch with abosultely nothing in the middle of Bhopal, India not to have RA. As most of you know, it would be a DEAL! But I do apprciate and feel grateful that I was approved so quickly, it means I can keep on keeping on keeping on. Stan Seattle, Cloudy and Foggy --------- [ ] Note of Thanks Hello Everyone: This evening I recieved word that my SSDI claim has been approved. As you all know, this is a huge step towards establishing a stable environment in which to deal with all that Rheumatoid Arthritis puts on us. I just wanted to thank everyone who posted their opinions and gave me specific guidance with all of the who, what, how, and where's. I believe that advice had an enormous impact on how efficiently I was able to file the claim and how quickly it was approved. Months ago many of you informed me to file immediately, do it now! Well, given my age and the progression of my condition that was good advice too, and I am glad I listened. When I first contacted this Group I was in a state of shock, disbelief, and denial that I had Rheumatoid Arthritis, and that I was going to have it for the rest of my life. Everyone helped (and continues to help) with that as well. So thank you everyone. Now that's your Kodak moment, better appreciate it 'cause it probably won't happen again. I just can't be that serious! Stan Seattle, Dark .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 'ppreciate it! Stan -------------- Original message -------------- From: " " <Rheumatoid.Arthritis.Support@...> Congratulations, Stan! Not an MD On Tue, Jan 13, 2009 at 1:42 AM, detour721 <stanpfister@...> wrote: > Hello Everyone: > > This evening I recieved word that my SSDI claim has been approved. As > you all know, this is a huge step towards establishing a stable > environment in which to deal with all that Rheumatoid Arthritis puts > on us. I just wanted to thank everyone who posted their opinions and > gave me specific guidance with all of the who, what, how, and > where's. I believe that advice had an enormous impact on how > efficiently I was able to file the claim and how quickly it was > approved. Months ago many of you informed me to file immediately, do > it now! Well, given my age and the progression of my condition that > was good advice too, and I am glad I listened. When I first contacted > this Group I was in a state of shock, disbelief, and denial that I > had Rheumatoid Arthritis, and that I was going to have it for the > rest of my life. Everyone helped (and continues to help) with that as > well. So thank you everyone. > > Now that's your Kodak moment, better appreciate it 'cause it probably > won't happen again. I just can't be that serious! > > Stan > Seattle, Dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks, being in the UK I'm assuming your medical requirements are covered from what I've seen on the television. Part of the SSDI is the medical coverage and for those of us in th U.S. it's huge. So I have to admit these a lot less stress once approved. Stan Seattle, Cloudy and Foggy (like it was across the pond!) --------- [ ] Note of Thanks Date: Tuesday, 13 January, 2009, 7:42 AM Hello Everyone: This evening I recieved word that my SSDI claim has been approved. As you all know, this is a huge step towards establishing a stable environment in which to deal with all that Rheumatoid Arthritis puts on us. I just wanted to thank everyone who posted their opinions and gave me specific guidance with all of the who, what, how, and where's. I believe that advice had an enormous impact on how efficiently I was able to file the claim and how quickly it was approved. Months ago many of you informed me to file immediately, do it now! Well, given my age and the progression of my condition that was good advice too, and I am glad I listened. When I first contacted this Group I was in a state of shock, disbelief, and denial that I had Rheumatoid Arthritis, and that I was going to have it for the rest of my life. Everyone helped (and continues to help) with that as well. So thank you everyone. Now that's your Kodak moment, better appreciate it 'cause it probably won't happen again. I just can't be that serious! Stan Seattle, Dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Congratulations, Stan! Sue On Jan 13, 2009, at 2:42 AM, detour721 wrote: > Hello Everyone: > > This evening I recieved word that my SSDI claim has been approved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Well, Thank God for the Grace of God! lololol...You're funny. As far as the age thing and SSD, my attorney told me about the 50+ age bracket. It almost seems as if they must be thinking that because I am only 47, it would be better to spend money to " re-train " me for a job that I will never be able to hold down (because of this disease) for the next three years until I meet their " age criteria " . The 12-18-24 month wait for a hearing date is in addition to the 18 months (+/-) that it took to go through the first two processes and denials - which I've been told is also " normal " . Seems like a HUGE waste of money to me, IMHO. They've been jerking me around for almost three years now. There's got to be a better way. Tomorrow I am scheduled for another MRI on my lower back to try and find out what is causing my major low back pain that keeps me laying down in bed more than I am able to be up (as if all the joint pain wasn't enough). Showering, folding laundry and/or cooking dinner has become more than I can handle - housecleaning has already been turned over 90% to my 15-year old. I just don't know how much more I can take. Something's just gotta give. Sorry to turn this into a gripe, Stan. I am truly happy for your timely approval.....Doreen > > Hi... > > I am 56 and was diagnosed in late July, 2008 after going through > about six weeks of severe symptoms. I actually filed in late > October because I had to wait on some paperwork. I recieved no > indication from the Social Security Department that they had any > protocals for approving a claim other than providing them with all > of the documents they required. But we all know they must have some > criteria. My girlfriend, who had a brain anurism ten years ago and > was completely paralyzed at the time had to wait over 18 months for > her SSI claim to be approved. She swears age has eveything to do > with it, and they make it tough for younger adults. I'd be happy to > answer any question you may have. FYI, no one has ever at any time > considered me " trainable. " It's only by the grace of God I am able > to wipe myself. > > Stan > Seattle, Foggy and Cloudy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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