Re: Continuing difficulties getting a Disability Pension (Twana)

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Twana,

What we have here is Legal Aid, which is similar to what you mention

and is " pro-bono "

Unfortunately, with my wife working, we're over the top on income so

we don't qualify for legal aid. With debts and the cost of medications

that are over and above what my wife's group insurance coverage will

pay for $150 an hour is not something we can afford; because of debt

becoming increasingly deeper, I don't want to add even more to the

problem.

The lawyers that would usually take a case like mine at a " service now

with fees being paid after a successful outcome " seem to only take

those that are at a lower point in the appeal process. Apparently,

that type of lawyer will not take my case because it is not " cost

effective " for them.

I will look into the law student idea. It's not something that I would

have though about. Thanks for the suggestion.

Ken

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> Ken,

> I do not know Canadian law but have you looked into " pro-bono "

> lawyering? The regular lawers donate their time without pay to you.

> Even if it were such things as making sure the language you use in

> the papers you prepare or looking at the evidence and knowing how and

> when to challenge it.

> Also sometime there is low cost advice available from some of the

> college students in their final year. They may need to do some work

> to meet their final grades.

> Since you are internet savvy is there somewhere you can see who won

> their appeals and ask how?

> As for the mind fog I can only suggest that you make lists. (which

> you probably already do) and have someone you know pick it apart.

> The pick apart may help you see place you need additional information

> or supporting documentation.

> If nothing else could you pay for an hour of time (down here about

> $150) and have a lawyer review all that you have put together?

> Sorry you have this problem!!

> Twana