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Board: Pain Management 05-13-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 763
Posted By ferd144
Smile Re: Treatment at ER

BackHurtz

You are the the most sincere,honest, and knowledgeable poster on this forum IMO.

Its amazing reading your posts...esp when you help newbies, and the many folks in distress here
...
Board: Chronic Pain 03-22-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 389
Posted By ferd144
Re: Alcohol and pain meds

I truly hope your PCP,PM,or anyone close to you,can intervene and help you and your family.Based on your post this is a life threatening situation :(

I Pray For You

Ferd144
Board: Pain Management 03-17-2013, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 451
Posted By ferd144
Re: Seattle Dr. Sympathetic to Pain Management

Welcome Teacher,

Unfortunately Pain Management has become a completely different animal these last few years for many reasons.My first thought when reading your post is hopefully to guide you.The...
Board: Pain Management 03-04-2013, 04:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,038
Posted By ferd144
Re: Post op and a lot of medication

Everyone's pain is different :(
Board: Pain Management 01-19-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,145
Posted By ferd144
Re: Percocet/Fentanyl False Negative

I completely agree.And based on your surgical history,I am sure there must be a surgeon,another doctor,hospital records,etc that can also confirm your pain issues

However something doesn't smell...
Board: General Health 12-02-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,314
Posted By ferd144
Re: Doctor Error on called in Rx! What should I do?

If this recent sequence of events is isolated(meaning this is the ONLY time something of this nature has occurred)you have NOTHING to be worried about.They are not going to arrest you for this,nor...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-19-2012, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,035
Posted By ferd144
Re: Received Award Letter In Mail Today!!

Congrats Again GAbrook...........as I said things really start rolling after approval

Ferd:cool:
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-18-2012, 03:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,340
Posted By ferd144
Re: Back Pay Amounts...

Oh.....I get it now.Youre able to set up/and see your account on the website,but you still haven't received your Direct Express debit card yet

It should def be on its way.As I mentioned before,I...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-17-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,355
Posted By ferd144
Re: My husband had his hearing today

Hi Ann

While there is no sense/nor gain in OVER analyzing what actually transpires at an ALJ hearing,IMO it sounds quite positive in your case.

I remember trying to dissect every...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-16-2012, 05:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,131
Posted By ferd144
Re: Still waiting ...

you got approved 2 weeks,ago.....just sit back and relax.It will take a few weeks or so ,but everything will start falling into place;)

Awesome

Ferd144:cool:
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-14-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,040
Posted By ferd144
Re: Kinda Strange????

I think whenever you apply for SSDI....they will automatically evaluate you for SSI (even if you know you aren't eligible)They did for me at least,and it def slows the process down abit.

***My...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-14-2012, 04:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,040
Posted By ferd144
Re: Kinda Strange????

Thats great that your card is on its way.But I havent received any PM's from you?. Check your account settings

Ferd;)
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-13-2012, 04:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,040
Posted By ferd144
Re: Kinda Strange????

Hi GA

Once you apply for a DirectExpress account,it then has to be "approved/verified" by you once you get the actual card via mail.As they told you....it takes about 7 or so days to get the...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-12-2012, 04:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,079
Posted By ferd144
Re: Fully Favorable Bench Decision ALJ Hearing Today!

Congrats Again sandiema

The anxiety filled long wait is now over,and everything(award letter,back-pay,monthly checks,Medicare if/when eligible,etc) should start rolling along at a much...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-11-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,477
Posted By ferd144
Re: SSA Hearing less than a week away...

Thats Awesome sandiemas..........I am sure the weight off your shoulders is HUGE:angel:

Congrats

Ferd :)
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-10-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,681
Posted By ferd144
Re: Back pay and amount

Congrats upright;)

Your attorney should/will know,and you will also receive an award letter.which should break it down for you.Its pretty scary how the SSA chain of events AFTER approval...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-10-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,477
Posted By ferd144
Re: SSA Hearing less than a week away...

Hi Sandiemas

As you said in your own in post..........BREATH,and try your best to relax.This will help you immeasurably tomorrow

Once again Good Luck,and keep us updated!

Ferd:)
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-10-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,932
Posted By ferd144
Re: Should Ifile for Disability

Hi Tiger

I am very sorry to hear about all your symptoms/ailments and understand you asking about disability.But as I underlined above......do you have medical evidence/doctors notes/MRI's,etc?
...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-05-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,522
Posted By ferd144
Re: Fully Favorable letter came in the mail!

Vann

I dont know if you were threatened at gun point,are drunk,an imposter is posting,....or hopefully sincere with your post/reply.It really doesn't take much to look at the other side of the...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-05-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,522
Posted By ferd144
Re: Fully Favorable letter came in the mail!

Congrats on your approval........but more importantly being a VET:angel:

Thats awesome!!

Not sure on your Q about your PTSD claim though,and hopefully another member can help you on that
...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-03-2012, 03:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,672
Posted By ferd144
Re: Buying a house while on SSI and SSDI?

Hi Sandkicks

In no way do I want to be Debbie Downer,but please tell me how you can qualify for /receive SSI,......and also BUY a home in DC?

I would think that you would open up a can of worms...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-02-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 700
Posted By ferd144
Is time a factor in disabilty approval?

Hi guys/gals,

I have read alot of posts recently,that have questioned whether "TIME" plays/or is a significant factor in disability approval.I am basically talking about SSDI with regard to my own...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-30-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By ferd144
Re: Decision Posted 03-29-2012!!!

Wow.........another approval........that's fantastic!

Ferd:cool:
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-29-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,752
Posted By ferd144
Re: SSDI hearing coming soon! PLZ HELP

Hi Sandy

You may not want to hear what I have to say,but hopefully this will prepare you even better for your hearing:

While the letter you posted might be the most sincere,and honest appraisal...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-27-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,752
Posted By ferd144
Re: SSDI hearing coming soon! PLZ HELP

Hi sandiemas

You basically have expressed what I go through EVERY DAY:

-"But you dont look sick"?

-"I don't understand what the problem is "

-"cant the darn doctors just give you a *pill"...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-27-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,752
Posted By ferd144
Re: SSDI hearing coming soon! PLZ HELP

Hi sandiemas

The first thing that sticks out like a sore thumb,are my highlighted quotes in bold above.It makes me very sad that we all have to endure a long harrowing ordeal in applying for SSDI...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-27-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,168
Posted By ferd144
Re: New diagnosis

Hi 9lv Spinal

You can ALWAYS add new symptoms/,medical reports /notes or diagnosis to your SS claim.........but since your have retained a lawyer,they should take care of this for you...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-26-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,192
Posted By ferd144
Cool Re: Fully Favorable Bench Decision!!!

Welcome GAbrook.

Congrats on the bench approval!

Unfortunately the "wheels of our govt" do not rotate as effectively as we would like.Just sit back and relax,as the months after approval (for...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-26-2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,160
Posted By ferd144
Re: Great News !

Thats soooooooooo awesome mscat:angel:.....I know how burdensome and stressful this wait has been,but thankfully it will work out for you and your sons benefit.

Your presence,input and support on...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-26-2012, 08:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,004
Posted By ferd144
Re: ALJ Decision Pending

Hi Phoenix

Fortunately, the odds are in your favor. We have had a HUGE number of approvals the last few months and hopefully you will continue that streak

GL
Ferd;)
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-24-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,803
Posted By ferd144
Re: Retro $$ & taxes - Not my favorite subject

I hate 'crunchy towels' so after they are dried, I pop them in the dryer for a bout 5 mins to un-crunch them.


Greatest post I have read in a long,long time............:)

lol,
Ferd :)
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-24-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,803
Posted By ferd144
Wink Re: Retro $$ & taxes - Not my favorite subject

Hi Jackie

Ok........since your lump-sum was this year,your tax liability wont be until your next years filing deadline April 15th,2013

The amount you paid your attorney,(which I assume is the...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-24-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,803
Posted By ferd144
Smile Re: Retro $$ & taxes - Not my favorite subject

Hi Jackie

Is that amount for tax year 2011,and did you receive a 1099 yet for 2011 SS benifits?

If not,I am assuming you got your lump sum back-pay this year(in 2012) and are *estimating* your...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-23-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,803
Posted By ferd144
Re: Retro $$ & taxes - Not my favorite subject

Hi Jackie

I started a thread last year regarding the same subject,so you can also search for that on this forum.My first assumption is that you mean the same as back-pay when you say *retro*...
Board: Disabilities 03-19-2012, 03:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,165
Posted By ferd144
Re: We all need a helping hand...

Hi Folks,

Its been awfully quiet the last few days on the forum,and hope everybody is doing OK.I myself have not been feeling well physically(which turns into a semi-depressive state of mind in my...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-13-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,208
Posted By ferd144
Re: RFC Form

[QUOTE=LillyMac;4943809]I know I've just started the process, I have until Sept to complete my initial app online to SSDI. My concern is that I have already had to change ortho docs. I was told...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-12-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,363
Posted By ferd144
Re: I Just Need to Vent

I agree.........downplay the vacation part.Although it may seem like nothing to you......SS has a strange way of interpreting things

GL
Ferd:-)
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-11-2012, 03:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,636
Posted By ferd144
Re: Why do people lose at ALJ hearing with a lawyer?

Hi Pete

I am not sure of any articles or studies,but IMHO having a competent lawyer that specializes in the SSDI field/process is imperative.Going though this grueling,time consuming,and stressful...
Board: Disabilities 03-09-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,165
Posted By ferd144
Re: We all need a helping hand...

SSDI checks are sent out based on your birthday and are "broken down" by the 4 weeks of the month.

For example,if your birthday is on March 26th{insert any year}........your check will be sent...
Board: Disabilities 03-08-2012, 10:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,165
Posted By ferd144
Re: We all need a helping hand...

Hi Pete

You seem like a very spiritual man,and I am sure that is what gets you through the darkest days

Hang in there,and keep the faith,as I am a strong believer in that...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-06-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,272
Posted By ferd144
Re: Approved OTR before hearing

Its funny you say that Blue.............as I was thinking of Pete as soon as I made my post this morning.I hope he gets approved as swiftly as possible,as he not only seems like a...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-06-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,272
Posted By ferd144
Re: Approved OTR before hearing

Another win for HB forum members...............absolutely amazing run we have had the last few months.Lets hope it continues for everyone else that is waiting patiently:)

Ferd:cool:
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-03-2012, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,198
Posted By ferd144
Re: How Do I get my own File?

First of all..............CONGRATS on another forum member being fully approved!:angel:

Did you use a lawyer,as they will/should have all your info from when you initially filed ?They will also...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-02-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,593
Posted By ferd144
Re: It's official

Congrats AGAIN Jackie :)

Ferd :)
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-28-2012, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,949
Posted By ferd144
Re: Sent a Packet of Forms to Fill Out

Great post Pete

Being realistic,and honest is my only way of approaching ANYTHING in life(esp on this forum).........telling it like it truly is might be tough love,but in the long run pays off...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-28-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,949
Posted By ferd144
Re: Sent a Packet of Forms to Fill Out

Hi Alexander,

The fact that you have 5 children,makes ABSOLUTELY NO DIFFERENCE with regard to SS approval.The only factors are your medical/work issues.Make sure you have all your records,doctors...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-27-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,969
Posted By ferd144
Re: The dreaded CDR came

Without a doubt.......after SSDI approval,the burden of proof unequivocally shifts to the SSA to revoke your benefits.However,this should not be an assumption on your part,that you are home free for...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-26-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,969
Posted By ferd144
Re: The dreaded CDR came

Blueskies is 100000% correct!

My impairments are physical,but would think that mental disabilities will rely on your doctors input,notes,exams and reports more than anything.Mental illness cant be...
Board: Disabilities 02-25-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,358
Posted By ferd144
Re: What do you say when people ask "What do you do?"

I "basically" tell people that I retired early.My close friends/family are the only ones that truly know what I have been through,as well as the long drawn out approval process.Its really nobody's...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-24-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,997
Posted By ferd144
Re: I have questions

Hi Pete,

This is the way I look at the current disability situation.If you are LEGITIMATELY disabled you should eventually be approved,unless something truly goes horribly wrong(unlucky ALJ...
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