Great News!!!!

[Seeker]

That's great news BillyDude.  I am glad the system worked for you.  It Shows there is light at the end of the tunnel for others that are in the same situation.

Seeker

[paperdoll]

Steve,

You have been such a support through the boards.
Thanks for sharing so much.
You've lifted me up.
I had my last SSDI interview THU.

Cheerio,
P.

[Billydude]

Good luck Paperdoll.  I can't tell you how having the approval helps in so many ways.  The added stress of worrying about money certainly adds to the health problems.

[salsen]

Congratulations!  I was lucky to be approved in the first round too.  What a help and huge relief.  I am glad you will be getting the assistance you need. 

[ktfabian]

I hope your review went well Paperdoll-

I applied back in 1994 after my 3rd back surgery and a very unsuccessful attempt to return to work.  I still got turned down three times and the "independent" doctor who did my review before we were to go before a judge said there really was no reason I couldn't work.  The judge reviewed the file before we went to court and ruled right away, without even holding the hearing, stating for the record that he felt there was no way the independent doctor's report could be deemed credible given the preponderance of evidence in my medical records to the opposite of his report.  I always wondered if Social Security ever used that "independent" doctor again.

I have to agree that those monthly checks have made the difference for us keeping our house or losing it, which has been a big load of our minds!  Good luck to you, they'll do the right thing in the end,
Tracy

[paperdoll]

Thanks Tracy and Steve!

I got Medi-cal!  Regular insurance!  I just want to know how it will ultimately effect how I am managed in the system of health care... I wanted to continue seeing a doc that isn't accepting medi-cal but I don't think I can afford to pay them with private health care on the ssi.  They don't deem me permanently disabled and will review me every 2? years?  I am slowly learning - hope I am helping by sharing...
I miss work and the friendships...
So many bills.  Brother the economy is scaring me... like ya couldn't guess

Love and health,
P.

[jonnell]

Congradulations I am also on Social Security for a disability.  Im 38 been on it for 10 years.  You accomplished quite a feat.  They dont like to live away money lol.  Good luck.

[djean87]

glad to hear you got it!! am still waiting am on second time with attorney this time.the waiting is awful

[paperdoll]

Good luck djean!

Jonnell -
And no they don't like to give it away - but I wouldn't be asking if I didn't need it - working was so much better - the self esteem the culture the purpose - just need to re-purpose!

Now with the Medi gotta find new Dr.'s!

[djean87]

glad to hear your good news.i also just got approved for disability last week after getting an attorney took from august to now.sure will help things Mostly the stress

[Billydude]

Thats great to hear djean.

[djean87]

thats great hope things for you keeps going in the right direction take care

[paperdoll]

glad to hear you got it!! am still waiting am on second time with attorney this time.the waiting is awful

Dear me... I wish I had used an atty!  Can they tell you why the hold up?

[sleepy]

This gives hope to all of us, thank you for sharing.

Blessings

[paperdoll]

djean

Thank you for shqaring - as this bring even more hope to our peers!!!!!!!!!!!!

yay!
Thank ya kindly Sleepy!