At Wed, 25 Feb 2009, JMoore4877@aol.com wrote:
>I am on disability due to adhesions. Was turned down the first time. Got
>an attorney and went before the judge. Judge found fully favorable in my
>favor. I was told it would be difficult because I was only 38 at the time. No
>problem. It is just important to explain how adhesions affect your life,
>bathroom problems, surgeries, medications, sleep disturbance, hospitalizations,
>and have family and friends write letters on your behalf. It cant hurt to
>try!!! Good luck to you!
>
>In a message dated 2/25/2009 1:07:54 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
>mazda_lady66@hotmail.com writes:
>
>I am on Disability due to adhesions. It took me almost 3 years and attorney,
>they did turn me down 2 times but when we went in front of the Judge she
>couldn't understand why I was turned down at all. Due to the obstructions and
>surgery every couple of years. Its a battle but glad I did it and got it helps
>alot to know I don't have to work when i'm in such pain. And the peace of
>mind that someone out there really believes i'm in pain.
>Kelly Vernon
>
>>>----- Original Message -----
>From: _Alta Costew_ (mailto:racostew@sbcglobal.net)
>To: _Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS_
>(mailto:adhesions@mail.obgyn.net)
>Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 11:43 AM
>Subject: SSI/Disablity
>
>Hi,
>
>How many of you are on or applied for disability? My husband thinks I
>should but I have a feeling I would be turned down. If you have applied, did you
>do it on your own? Did you have a lawyer help? Just wondering
>Alta
-- Krys.