Re: New member...Hello! / reply to Shelley from n/ a LINK!

[Guest guest]

http://www.ssa.gov/At this time, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI),which comes from all previous work-related funds deposited into Social Security by your husband's employer and by him. The sooner he applies, the better. Usually,the individual--even if approved--does not get Medicarefor two years from the date of application, so do keep youpresent insurance. Many with MS and/or with Diabetesdo work. I would say that the herniated discs may get himnine months on SSDI--thenn the Social Security Administrationre-asses things.It is so very important to have documented in his medical record,by his diagnosing and treating physicians, the degree to which

heis impacted--with respect to working--by each of his conditions.Let us hope that all parties can view this realisticallly, despite hisrelatively young age. (But that is what SSDI is supposed to be for!)I think that you and he should be prepared--and I hope the site thatI sent will be of some help--for along and challenging battle.I hope that his physicians do provide SSA with sufficient and convincing medical information to avoid the tedious process that cantake place to get SSDI. IF and when he does get it Medicare,call 1-800-MEDICARE and ask for beneficiary expert to assistin choosing a Part D Prescription plan.Keep us updated on his progress, so we can help in whateverway we can.Love to you and to your husband, ,n wMS, diabetes, severe back problems and SSDITo: MSersLife Sent: Sun, July 4, 2010 4:44:38 PMSubject: New member...Hello!

Hello,

I am new to the group. My name is . I'm the mother of six

and the wife to a great man who was just diagnosed with MS. My husband is

42 and has been a long haul truck driver for 22 years. He is also a

diabetic who will now be on insulin. So that ends his career. Oh, he does

have two herniated discs in his neck that have to be repaired as soon as

possible also. We will be applying for SS disability. I really it's not as

long of a process as some have told me it was for them. I welcome all

advise.

http://countermanfamilynews.blogspot.com/

[Guest guest]

Thank

you for the information.  I have already had a friend offer the services of her

daughter, an attorney, to help us with the disability.  So that will be a huge

help.  was diagnosed with diabetes at age 18.  Driving a truck is

federally regulated and diabetes with insulin and the MS have forced him off

the road.  Since truck driving is the only thing he has ever done for a living,

and he earned a very good living, we hope that will be taken into

consideration.  I know of a friend’s daughter who applied with Chrons disease

and was approved in two months.  So there are good stories and bad stories

about disability.

http://countermanfamilynews.blogspot.com/    

From:

MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of marion

j rojas

Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 8:29 PM

To: MSersLife

Subject: Re: New member...Hello! / reply to from n/

a LINK!

http://www.ssa.gov/

At this time, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI),

which comes from all previous work-related funds depo

sited into Social Security by your husband's employer

and by him. The sooner he applies, the better. Usually,

the individual--even if approved--does not get Medicare

for two years from the date of application, so do keep you

present insurance. Many with MS and/or with Diabetes

do work. I would say that the herniated discs may get him

nine months on SSDI--thenn the Social Security Administration

re-asses things.

It is so very important to have documented in his medical record,

by his diagnosing and treating physicians, the degree to which he

is impacted--with respect to working--by each of his conditions.

Let us hope that all parties can view this realisticallly, despite his

relatively young age. (But that is what SSDI is supposed to be for!)

I think that you and he should be prepared--and I hope the site that

I sent will be of some help--for along and challenging battle.

I hope that his physicians do provide SSA with sufficient and con

vincing medical information to avoid the tedious process that can

take place to get SSDI. IF and when he does get it Medicare,

call 1-800-MEDICARE and ask for beneficiary expert to assist

in choosing a Part D Prescription plan.

Keep us updated on his progress, so we can help in whatever

way we can.

Love to you and to your husband, ,

n wMS, diabetes, severe back problems and SSDI

From: ~SC~

To: MSersLife

Sent: Sun, July 4, 2010 4:44:38 PM

Subject: New member...Hello!

Hello,

I am new to the group. My name is . I'm the mother of six

and the wife to a great man who was just diagnosed with MS. My husband is

42 and has been a long haul truck driver for 22 years. He is also a

diabetic who will now be on insulin. So that ends his career. Oh, he does

have two herniated discs in his neck that have to be repaired as soon as

possible also. We will be applying for SS disability. I really it's not as

long of a process as some have told me it was for them. I welcome all

advise.

http://countermanfamilynews.blogspot.com/

[Guest guest]

Oh,

and at this stage he can barely walk.  This after three days on steroids IV. 

Which is just killing his blood sugar levels.

http://countermanfamilynews.blogspot.com/    

From:

MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of marion

j rojas

Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 8:29 PM

To: MSersLife

Subject: Re: New member...Hello! / reply to from n/

a LINK!

http://www.ssa.gov/

At this time, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI),

which comes from all previous work-related funds depo

sited into Social Security by your husband's employer

and by him. The sooner he applies, the better. Usually,

the individual--even if approved--does not get Medicare

for two years from the date of application, so do keep you

present insurance. Many with MS and/or with Diabetes

do work. I would say that the herniated discs may get him

nine months on SSDI--thenn the Social Security Administration

re-asses things.

It is so very important to have documented in his medical record,

by his diagnosing and treating physicians, the degree to which he

is impacted--with respect to working--by each of his conditions.

Let us hope that all parties can view this realisticallly, despite his

relatively young age. (But that is what SSDI is supposed to be for!)

I think that you and he should be prepared--and I hope the site that

I sent will be of some help--for along and challenging battle.

I hope that his physicians do provide SSA with sufficient and con

vincing medical information to avoid the tedious process that can

take place to get SSDI. IF and when he does get it Medicare,

call 1-800-MEDICARE and ask for beneficiary expert to assist

in choosing a Part D Prescription plan.

Keep us updated on his progress, so we can help in whatever

way we can.

Love to you and to your husband, ,

n wMS, diabetes, severe back problems and SSDI

From: ~SC~

To: MSersLife

Sent: Sun, July 4, 2010 4:44:38 PM

Subject: New member...Hello!

Hello,

I am new to the group. My name is . I'm the mother of six

and the wife to a great man who was just diagnosed with MS. My husband is

42 and has been a long haul truck driver for 22 years. He is also a

diabetic who will now be on insulin. So that ends his career. Oh, he does

have two herniated discs in his neck that have to be repaired as soon as

possible also. We will be applying for SS disability. I really it's not as

long of a process as some have told me it was for them. I welcome all

advise.

http://countermanfamilynews.blogspot.com/

[Guest guest]

Was your husband a long distance driver? My cousin just retired from long distance truck driving and he is so happy being home now. He was only home for 4 days a month usually. His wife is happy to have him home now too. The last few years while he was still driving his arthritis had gotten worse and he had to walk with a cane. It got so hard to climb into that truck!How does your husband feel about the diagnosis? SharonThis email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in

no way are to be considered flaws or defects. To: MSersLife Sent: Sun, July 4, 2010 6:31:58 PMSubject: RE: New member...Hello! / reply to from n/ a LINK!

Thank

you for the information. I have already had a friend offer the services of her

daughter, an attorney, to help us with the disability. So that will be a huge

help. was diagnosed with diabetes at age 18. Driving a truck is

federally regulated and diabetes with insulin and the MS have forced him off

the road. Since truck driving is the only thing he has ever done for a living,

and he earned a very good living, we hope that will be taken into

consideration. I know of a friend’s daughter who applied with Chrons disease

and was approved in two months. So there are good stories and bad stories

about disability.

http://countermanfamilynews.blogspot.com/

From:

MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of marion

j rojas

Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 8:29 PM

To: MSersLife

Subject: Re: New member...Hello! / reply to from n/

a LINK!

http://www.ssa.gov/

At this time, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI),

which comes from all previous work-related funds depo

sited into Social Security by your husband's employer

and by him. The sooner he applies, the better. Usually,

the individual--even if approved--does not get Medicare

for two years from the date of application, so do keep you

present insurance. Many with MS and/or with Diabetes

do work. I would say that the herniated discs may get him

nine months on SSDI--thenn the Social Security Administration

re-asses things.

It is so very important to have documented in his medical record,

by his diagnosing and treating physicians, the degree to which he

is impacted--with respect to working--by each of his conditions.

Let us hope that all parties can view this realisticallly, despite his

relatively young age. (But that is what SSDI is supposed to be for!)

I think that you and he should be prepared--and I hope the site that

I sent will be of some help--for along and challenging battle.

I hope that his physicians do provide SSA with sufficient and con

vincing medical information to avoid the tedious process that can

take place to get SSDI. IF and when he does get it Medicare,

call 1-800-MEDICARE and ask for beneficiary expert to assist

in choosing a Part D Prescription plan.

Keep us updated on his progress, so we can help in whatever

way we can.

Love to you and to your husband, ,

n wMS, diabetes, severe back problems and SSDI

From: ~SC~

To: MSersLife

Sent: Sun, July 4, 2010 4:44:38 PM

Subject: New member...Hello!

Hello,

I am new to the group. My name is . I'm the mother of six

and the wife to a great man who was just diagnosed with MS. My husband is

42 and has been a long haul truck driver for 22 years. He is also a

diabetic who will now be on insulin. So that ends his career. Oh, he does

have two herniated discs in his neck that have to be repaired as soon as

possible also. We will be applying for SS disability. I really it's not as

long of a process as some have told me it was for them. I welcome all

advise.

http://countermanfamilynews.blogspot.com/

[Guest guest]

Sharon,

            Yes,

was a long haul truck driver.  He was able to be home about one day a

week.  Previously he was gone weeks at a time.  It will be an adjustment to have

him home all the time.

http://countermanfamilynews.blogspot.com/    

From:

MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Sharon

Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 2:18 PM

To: MSersLife

Subject: Re: New member...Hello! / reply to from n/

a LINK!

Was your

husband a long distance driver? My cousin just retired from long distance

truck driving and he is so happy being home now. He was only home for 4

days a month usually. His wife is happy to have him home now too.

The last few years while he was still driving his arthritis had gotten worse

and he had to walk with a cane. It got so hard to climb into that truck!

How does your husband feel about the diagnosis?

Sharon

This

email is a natural hand made product. The slight variations in spelling and

grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be

considered flaws or defects.

To: MSersLife

Sent: Sun, July 4, 2010 6:31:58 PM

Subject: RE: New member...Hello! / reply to from n/

a LINK!

Thank

you for the information. I have already had a friend offer the services

of her daughter, an attorney, to help us with the disability. So that

will be a huge help. was diagnosed with diabetes at age 18.

Driving a truck is federally regulated and diabetes with insulin and the MS

have forced him off the road. Since truck driving is the only thing he

has ever done for a living, and he earned a very good living, we hope that will

be taken into consideration. I know of a friend’s daughter who applied

with Chrons disease and was approved in two months. So there are good

stories and bad stories about disability.

http://countermanfamilynews.blogspot.com/

From: MSersLife

[mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of marion j rojas

Sent: Sunday, July 04, 2010 8:29 PM

To: MSersLife

Subject: Re: New member...Hello! / reply to from n/

a LINK!

http://www.ssa.gov/

At this time, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI),

which comes from all previous work-related funds depo

sited into Social Security by your husband's employer

and by him. The sooner he applies, the better. Usually,

the individual--even if approved--does not get Medicare

for two years from the date of application, so do keep you

present insurance. Many with MS and/or with Diabetes

do work. I would say that the herniated discs may get him

nine months on SSDI--thenn the Social Security Administration

re-asses things.

It is so very important to have documented in his medical record,

by his diagnosing and treating physicians, the degree to which he

is impacted--with respect to working--by each of his conditions.

Let us hope that all parties can view this realisticallly, despite his

relatively young age. (But that is what SSDI is supposed to be for!)

I think that you and he should be prepared--and I hope the site that

I sent will be of some help--for along and challenging battle.

I hope that his physicians do provide SSA with sufficient and con

vincing medical information to avoid the tedious process that can

take place to get SSDI. IF and when he does get it Medicare,

call 1-800-MEDICARE and ask for beneficiary expert to assist

in choosing a Part D Prescription plan.

Keep us updated on his progress, so we can help in whatever

way we can.

Love to you and to your husband, ,

n wMS, diabetes, severe back problems and SSDI

From: ~SC~

To: MSersLife

Sent: Sun, July 4, 2010 4:44:38 PM

Subject: New member...Hello!

Hello,

I am new to the group. My name is . I'm the mother of six

and the wife to a great man who was just diagnosed with MS. My husband is

42 and has been a long haul truck driver for 22 years. He is also a

diabetic who will now be on insulin. So that ends his career. Oh, he does

have two herniated discs in his neck that have to be repaired as soon as

possible also. We will be applying for SS disability. I really it's not as

long of a process as some have told me it was for them. I welcome all

advise.

http://countermanfamilynews.blogspot.com/