Re: Who Knows About Disability?

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_ltpat228@..._ (mailto:ltpat228@...) writes: << I filed 3

months ago and soon will have an exam by one of the SSA's

Physicians. I understand it's pretty rare the 1st time to become approved

and am wondering, for those of you who were successful..Physicians. I understand

it's pretty rare the 1st time to become approved and am wondering, for those

of you who were successful..<WBR>.what did it take? I have degenerative disc

disease, Facet disease, d>>

Hope this isn't against this group's posting rules to share other group

names, but you may want to give these guys a try:

_Disinissues _ (mailto:Disinissues )

I've been following them for awhile...they REALLY know the ins-n-outs of

SSDI and there is at least 1 participating attorney that I know of. Some great

info passes around.

Best regards,

Patty A

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NCGorgeous1963 wrote:

Hope this isn't against this group's posting rules to share other

group names, but you may want to give these guys a try:

Disinissues

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Of course it's not against any silly rules - LOL.

This is a support group....and, I just joined the group you mentioned.

Thanks!

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As long as we are recommending sites. I would like to add:

www.butyoudontlooksick.com/boards in their Social Security Section.

I post to that group, mainly to assist with state aids. I used

Carolyn's system of writing out how my illness effected my ability to

work. I credit them with being approved in less than 3 months. Some

people have been approved in under a month.

Remember, It's not just what you have healthwise going on, but also

and more importantly how that illness has effected your ability to do

any work. That's not just the job you have or had, but any job that

pays over the Substandial Gainfull Activity level, which is $940. for

2008 and going up a bit for 2009. It will really help to document

what you could do before, and what you can do now.

Also, another bit of advice. Do not be polite, and put on a happy

face in your application. The reason why you can't work is because

of your bad days, not your good one. You need to document your bad

days. If you go to a Doctor for SSA, dress as you normally do. That

appointment is not the one to rest up for, dress up, or put make up

on. You want to let that doctor see you as you normally are.

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_vikingbead@..._ (mailto:vikingbead@...) writes: << If you go to a

Doctor for SSA, dress as you normally do. That

appointment is not the one to rest up for, dress up, or put make up on. You

want to let that doctor see you as you normally are.>>

Oh, Heavens! I'd want the doctor to remain standing and functional for my

visit, as I certainly couldn't pick them up off the floor if they fainted.

Best regards,

Patty A

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