Heidi's Disability Hearing

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Heidi,

Congratulations on receiving the date of a hearing! That in it's self, must be a

relief. I have complete faith that you will be approved. Continue to stay

positive! Simply, intend for it to be.

My attorney told me the weeks preceding the hearing / review, would also be

important. I made an appointment with every doctor and specialist I had on my

team. I discussed my concerns of the long term effects of pancreatitis on my

health, wellbeing, and work ability. I asked them specifically if they would

allow me to work. No one would authorize that, knowing I was on narcotics; the

safety issues are simply too great. They discussed the validity of my concerns

and followed up with documentation in my chart.

I wish we could get chronic pancreatitis simply on the disability list of

diagnoses. That doesn't guarantee anything, but it certainly makes it easier.

Currently, or previously, most persons obtained their disability on secondary

diagnoses, since chronic pancreatitis wasn't an option. For instance, I received

disability for chronic pain and severe depression, two approved diagnoses.

Keeping you in thought and prayer,

Karyn

Karyn E. , RN

Executive Director, PAI

http://www.pancassociation.org

Pancreatitis Association International