Letter to senators and congressmen - Disabilities Message Board

happygirl440 · 02-18-2008, 08:33 AM

When you have written a letter to your local senator or congressmen what exactly do you state in it?
Thanks Cindy

gagalabama · 02-18-2008, 09:54 AM

Hi there ! I originally from Bedford, OH. I'm in AL now but I wrote to my congressman and senators. Just tell them who you are, that you are a voter and when you filed...what stage of this game you are in...how long you've been waiting etc. They will send you a letter for you to sign..they have to have this to be able to inquire for you. In AL my congressman gets an update from the appeal "court" telling them how far along I am in the process. They also let my attorney know. The national line (1-800 #) will tell you how long it is "reported" to take in your area. However, I get better information from my congressman...good luck ! I filed in 06, got denied, got a lawyer, filed appeal in Jan 07...based on what the congressman's office told me I should be getting a hearing date very soon. HOOOOOORAY

happygirl440 · 02-18-2008, 12:03 PM

Thanks for the info. My daughter is in Mobile attending college. Small world.

gagalabama · 02-28-2008, 07:08 PM

I saw my attorney on Monday and he informed me that I got an ON THE RECORD approval. No court for me...Woo Hoo ! I totally agree with you about writing to your senator and congressman and whoever else you can think of. I even sent an e mail to our local TV station. I got information all along this nightmare from my congressman....Lord Bless Him ! It's not over yet. I was told that the
"paperwork" was sent to the payment center in Birmingham and there's no tellling how much longer it will be. Meanwhile.....it's still beans and weinies for us.

goldyfm · 03-03-2008, 09:00 AM

Good for you!!!! I wish that was my case but I am still waiting and contemplating returning to work out of necessity. I am so happy to hear that your wait is over. I am still waiting after 22 months for a hearing. I love a happy ending.