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Board: Health Insurance Issues 10-13-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 442
Posted By Jacki345
Cool Re: ALJ hearing update

CONGRATS to you S & T!! I know that was a LONG 3 years. But I know you feel very relieved it over. the pressure has been lifted off your shoulders!

I could not be more happy for you. Do find...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-09-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By Jacki345
Re: SSD date question

Hi :wave:
Welcome to the board -
and Congrats on your approval :bouncing:

In my case, (I too got a bench decision) I immediately called SSA to set up my direct deposit (that, as I was told,...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 05-02-2012, 07:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,721
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Award Letter!!!

Congrats Gloria!!! I'm delighted you stuck with it and got approved. Seems your previous atty didn't want to be bothered and thought he'd make a quick $6K without having to do any/much work. The...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 05-02-2012, 07:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,109
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Life on the Social Security Disability Roller Coaster

No expert here, but as I understand it, a 'quality review' is just that. There are people to review claims (both denied cases as well as approved cases) to be certain everything was done correctly...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-28-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,641
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Waiting on Disability... Long winded...

CONGRATS VINDICATED!!! Good for you.

Did anyone tell you to go ahead and set up your direct deposit? If not, go and do it. It makes the process easier. Call SSA and let them know you got...
Board: Disabilities 04-19-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,633
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Funniest or Strangest Job They Said You Can Do

OMG, I just remembered a dream I had last nite.. It had to be b'coz of this thread.

I dreamt I was working in this gas station taking money for gas, it was a cash only place. The line was...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-18-2012, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,714
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Fast response ! Yeah

Congrats on a quick decision!

I too am a little confuzzled.. One thing in particular, --you said was you hand delivered your birth certificate. I was never asked for mine, by SS or my atty. I...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-17-2012, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,045
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Disability Amount

There is ONE way for your SSD to be reduced -- and that would be on your review in 3,5 or 7 years down the road - should you no longer be disabled in the eyes of SSD, then it is stopped. It is rare,...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-17-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,045
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Disability Amount

I was advised whatever you get on your SSD just becomes/rolls over to SSR at your retirement age. It does not revert back to the lessor amount. You will get COLA raises like everyone else on SS. In...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-17-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Feeling Frusterated

Hi BeachBiddy -- and Welcome!

If I were in your shoes, (and I was just approved in Feb w/my onset date back to 2009 also) I would call my US Senators office and get his/her person who is on staff...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-15-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,144
Posted By Jacki345
Re: New claim...

Before you get to (another) hearing... get all your medical records from everyone.. past and present that had anything to do with your claims. Go over them with a fine tooth comb. Make sure what...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-14-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,540
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Disability and useless left hand

I'll answer on the things I know:

Will filming a wedding for a studio in a week compromise chances of disability?
Yes, it sure can. You are showing you are working & can work. In doing so, then...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-14-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,043
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Kinda Strange????

Going back to my case for a second... When I applied (over the phone) for SSDI, the guy said its is automatic for him to fill out the SSI paperwork. I told him up front that I had too many assets. ...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-14-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,043
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Kinda Strange????

Hiya sandiemas,
In my case, when I called SSA for my initial application for SSDI, they also automatically did an application for SSI - even tho I KNEW I didn't qualify. I knew I had too many...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-13-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,091
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Fully Favorable Bench Decision ALJ Hearing Today!

Congrats on your approval!!! I KNOW you feel relieved!

On the pet thing (since I have 5 dogs/shih tzu's) When my atty and I was going over the questions the day before the hearing.. I asked him...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-11-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,685
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Back pay and amount

PS: Once I got the letter reflecting the breakdown by month/year, I was able to figure it almost down to the penny. I had a $5.30 discrepancy in SSD favor.

Attys now get 25% up to $6000.00 -- ...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-11-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,685
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Back pay and amount

CONGRATS!

Now you will get tons of correspondence from SSA.. I kindly refer to all this mail as 'love letters'.. after such a drought of hearing NOTHING while I paced the floors.

The quick...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-09-2012, 07:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,859
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Bad Doctor Report

Can I chime in here too . . .

If it were me in your shoes, I would get an appt with my doctor - ALL my doctors who knows your issues well... say your GP ASAP. --And the sooner the better. Have...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-06-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,483
Posted By Jacki345
Re: SSA Hearing less than a week away...

I ditto what NELady said..

I am no doctor, but I do know - Usually, any psych drug has to be tapered off. I've been on them before, and when I would want off usually coz they weren't helping,...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-03-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,320
Posted By Jacki345
Re: I was denied

Sorry to read your denial.

As has been said above, most of us who've been approved have walked in your shoes. I was delighted to find this board early in my 'adventure' into the SSA world. I...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-01-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,039
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Decision Posted 03-29-2012!!!

Congrats GABrook -- I'm happy to hear things went well.

Looks like everyone who's been pending an outcome has had some great luck with approvals on this board!

:cool:
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-31-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,355
Posted By Jacki345
Re: What a mess

jwilley72

I'm not very familiar with SSI only that it is supplemental/state welfare if you will-they (state govt) are the ones who watch your assets closely.

With SSDI it doesn't matter what...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-30-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,107
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Decision Board

If you are unable to speak directly to your atty, then speak to the paralegal. He/She knows just about as much as the atty. They are the ones who do all the paperwork. Your atty does the...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-26-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,196
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Fully Favorable Bench Decision!!!

Congrats to you GABrook -- Glad things went well for you

Hugs
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-23-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,717
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Tough Choices

Hi again Looking4aAnswer :wave:

For me, my employer pretty much decided they'd had enough of my attendance and illnesses. I really didn't blame them - they have a business to run. Over the last...
Board: Disabilities 03-22-2012, 05:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,173
Posted By Jacki345
Re: We all need a helping hand...

Hi Looking4aAnswer,

I just went in search for your original question - I do not find it. I searched, but see many posts in other HB forums.

Please repost your question for us.. Do so by...
Board: Disabilities 03-22-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,173
Posted By Jacki345
Re: We all need a helping hand...

A friend of mine called me today.. she lives up north. I was telling her about the isolating etc and she suggested I join a club of sorts. Of course, I asked - a CLUB? Yeh, JUST what I need. But...
Board: Disabilities 03-16-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,406
Posted By Jacki345
Re: What do you say when people ask "What do you do?"

:wave: Hiya Spine,

Even tho that is true, it isn't so visible sometimes. Plus where I am, people aren't shy and will pry/probe. I know its not a secret - But haven't you seen how people talk when...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-14-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,279
Posted By Jacki345
Re: First time

Welcome to the board dtja --

From what you've told us, seems to me you have a good case. Keep in mind, none of us here are attys.. but we do have the experience of whats happened to us and what...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-13-2012, 01:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,218
Posted By Jacki345
Re: RFC Form

I filed my initial application over the phone in March 2010. I called SSA they made an appt to call me back, which they did. I had all the doctors that are and were treating me & why ready along...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-12-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,218
Posted By Jacki345
Re: RFC Form

This board was a life preserver for me. You are in uncharted territory and for me - the folks here threw me the life line to keep on going. I learned a lot here. I'm thankful I found them. Since...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-12-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,368
Posted By Jacki345
Re: I Just Need to Vent

May I make a small suggestion..

Play down the 'I'm going on vacation'. It doesn't bode well for someone who's making a disability claim. I wanted to go on a cruise, take a break and get away...
Board: Disabilities 03-10-2012, 04:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,173
Posted By Jacki345
Re: We all need a helping hand...

As I understood it, they were to stop the beginning of 2012. When I approved at the hearing I called the constituent assistant at the US Senate office and she made it a huge point to get set up...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-08-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,090
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Going tomorrow

Hi TruthseekerTn --

To 'me' what he told you - if he wrote it in his report is a VERY GOOD THING. You don't want this doctor telling SSA that you're fine. Regardless if you didn't get physical...
Board: Disabilities 03-08-2012, 09:56 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,173
Posted By Jacki345
Re: We all need a helping hand...

I had a lady friend who's son, one of the smartest person's I knew, had been in a terrible accident and after several back surgeries was left unable to work.. and took up the day time party life - as...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-03-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,198
Posted By Jacki345
Re: How Do I get my own File?

Hi Lil,

CONGRATS!!!!!! feeling a bit better I'll bet! I know I sure do.

Your atty is going to have all your medical records; those you initiated with your doctors and your atty requested as...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-02-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,330
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Breakneck speed on initial decision......

Shoot, don't be surprised.

My first denial told me I could do my old job! I wonder if my former employer had read this what they would have had to say about that. Honestly, I think these 1st...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 03-02-2012, 07:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,596
Posted By Jacki345
It's official

The letter from the ODAR came yesterday --

Fully Favorable!!

Yeah, I know he said it during the hearing - but seeing it in writing was sweet and another huge sigh came from my heart.

The odd...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-25-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,002
Posted By Jacki345
Re: I have questions

I believe the main reason people are living longer is that we do eat healthier; Aside from that, the jobs of 75 - 100 years ago are quite different than todays work life and not so hard on a body.
...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-22-2012, 06:48 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 4,002
Posted By Jacki345
Re: I have questions

Yeah, I had a buy out of 80 weeks pay plus my vacation when I left the company. I told my atty that when I hired him. I explain to him that day how it worked. He forgot... Then he calmed down......
Board: Disabilities 02-15-2012, 03:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,951
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Please help

If they are like that, you sure don't need them. What kind of friends would they be when it really counts.

Its sad, but humans are an odd sort.. and they all seem to find their pecking order -...
Board: Disabilities 02-14-2012, 09:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,445
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Happy Valentines Day

Sure...
My appt was for 10:30a, was told to be there by 10a (was there by 9:45);
Their computers were down, so everyone (all cases) were running behind.
We got in bout 11:30am; Just before...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-13-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,956
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Questions about OTR?

I asked my atty about me getting an OTR, and he said it would not happen because we are still collecting medical records and we will be leaving the case 'open' (after the hearing) waiting for the...
Board: Pain Management 02-10-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,825
Posted By Jacki345
Re: trying to reduce all pain meds w/tylenal

honestly, once I get tylenol out of my "diet" I hope I never have a reason to need to take it again. I truly believe before this is all over, acetophetamine will be taken off the market -- its too...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-10-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,197
Posted By Jacki345
Re: May be moving to Tampa, Florida ... What about SSDI and my doctors??

I have a 2 bedroom w/garage; utility area that was commonly called a breezeway. Its a private home. Gas IS available if you wish to have it, but it would require a tank. (its in the county and they...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-09-2012, 07:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,197
Posted By Jacki345
Re: May be moving to Tampa, Florida ... What about SSDI and my doctors??

Homeowners insurance premiums can vary. yes, WIND is high, especially if your coastal. I had posted some/my info but it was off topic and removed. But the older the home the more expensive. The...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-08-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,759
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Follow up on your doctors notes - my 2 cents

This is what that expensive doctor is all about, I believe. (Now that I've been there. -- Ye$, I bit the bullet and went $$$). Where all my slew of doctors have their notes, films etc,.. there are...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-06-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,197
Posted By Jacki345
Re: May be moving to Tampa, Florida ... What about SSDI and my doctors??

Dobie, may I suggest that you contact all your doctors and see if they can find you doctors in the area you are moving to. Florida has changed its laws regarding "pain clinics" and have cleaned...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-03-2012, 11:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,874
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Received decision in mail today......

Congrats!

Wow, this board is sure running HOT HOT HOT....
(better than not not not.)
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-03-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,926
Posted By Jacki345
Re: Do attorneys ever really say if you have a case?

I have to chime in -in agreement here.

Your atty only gets paid if he wins. (Unless you signed some other agreement) So he's only going to take cases that weigh in HIS favor = a win for you.
...
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