Re: [TMIC] OT help get SSD or SSI

[Mary Eden Cochran]

I didn't need an attorney....I went once to Medicare offices in town, talked with a really nice representative who took notes and told me the steps that it would take to get disability payments and that I would get back pay (so to speak) for the months I had let go by before I applied for it....and he just took alot of time and was more than helpful.   It worked just fine too.  My neurologist's office ladies knew what to write in their response letter to the Medicare folks and it was approved readily. The back pay was great too...one fat check to help me catch up on all my bills.   I hope it is that easy for all our folks, but I am suspecting it isn't.   Mary Eden   ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2006 11:52 AM Subject: [TMIC] OT help get SSD or SSI The key to getting benefits as fast as you can is to get a social security approved attorney.  They cannot charge more than 25% of the initial award.  I was turned down the first time also, even though I was fired twice since I am in sales and cannot breathe therefore couldnot talk!!  After the attorney went before the court I was immediately approved.   I went to an attorney on my own prior to that and they wanted $200 per hour, not the way to go.   Judy FL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/6/2006 3:19:41 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I had 6 years of drs documentation.  I applied over the phone and was sent papers 3 different times.  I returned them and let them get all of my medical records.  I was prepared to wait 2-3 years as everyone else I had talked to had waited.  Many went to court.  I believe that the key Hi Claudia   See you are up too. Having the right documentation is what's needed to get disability. I think one thing in my favor was I already had my medicaid. They sent me to some stupid dr who knew nothing, he was a pcp. the things he said. But he didn't stop it thank the lord.   Hope you are doing ok, same here. I am watching the tape from my son's memorial, I haven't seen it since it was taken, my sister did it for me. It is one of those all nighters I think. Love you all Sally No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.15/223 - Release Date: 1/6/2006