Thanks a lot everyone who has helped me file for SSDI; I really appreciate it. I guess if I can figure out how to file the income tax every year then I can do this, right?
Dalton From: Elizabeth Clark <xbeecla...@gmail.com> Date: Wed, 5 Oct 2011 20:08:36 -0700 To: Dalton Garis <malugss...@gmail.com> Cc: <tmic-list@eskimo.com> Subject: RE: [TMIC] Facebook > Hi Dalton, > > The first thing is to file as soon as possible I believe they make you wait > five months from the time you file before actually making any payment to you. > > Here's two websites for Social Security\Disability - > http://www.ssa.gov/disability/index.htm - and - > http://www.ultimatedisabilityguide.com/ > > On the first site, the form to fill out requests the last 15 years of > employment BEFORE you became disabled. > > Also, check these websites: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Disinissues/ and > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/offtopicplace/ They have a lot of answers for > SSDI and LTD. > > Another site: > http://www.disabilityhelpsite.com/ > > Here's one that outlines acceptable disabilities > http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/AdultListings.htm > Usually TM falls under the Neurological disability. > > Just remember most initial requests for SS are denied. You must stay on top > of them and keep applying. And make sure your physician writes a very detailed > description of your condition and limitations. > > When I filled out my portion of the form, I included every single affected > task no matter how seemingly insignificant bathing/showering (including > temperature sensation loss in lower body), toileting (including chronic > constipation due to medications and loss of bladder & bowel muscle control), > holding a hair dryer to dry my hair, walking up and down the stairs in my > home, making meals, dusting/vacuuming, changing bed sheets, anything requiring > manual dexterity/finger function my fingers are now somewhat clawed, weak > and not able to write or keyboard/mouse normally; I have difficulty pulling > zippers; blowing my nose is next to impossible; laundry is difficult (pulling > wet clothes out of washer), standing at sink to do dishes (difficulty holding > & wiping them). I have balance issues due to major weakness in left leg, I can > no longer run, jump or even walk swiftly & fatigue easily after any exertion > and must usually lay down to recover. Take a couple days to make sure your > list covers everything. > > Good luck with it. > > Betty > (in Northern California) > > > > > From: Dalton Garis [mailto:malugss...@gmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 5:32 PM > To: Elizabeth Clark > Cc: pat cooley; Robert Pall; <pjv1...@chartermi.net>; <tmic-list@eskimo.com> > Subject: Re: [TMIC] Facebook > > > Same for me; > > > > Just had another attack today like > > Epilepsy because my lesion is on the brainstem so extreme joy or stress will > give me a fit. > > > > Can someone explain how to get on disability? > > > Dalton Garis > > New York, New York > > > On Oct 5, 2011, at 2:29 PM, Elizabeth Clark <xbeecla...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I am totally with you Patti After completing my rehab (one month), I >> returned to work part-time. I lasted two and a half months. At the end of >> each day, I hurt so bad I couldn¹t do anything - even cook dinner. And it >> took the entire weekend to recuperate from the exhaustion in order to start >> the next week. That meant turning down almost every offer to do anything fun. >> I finally gave in and went out on permanent disability. >> >> I so miss the social interaction afforded by working, but I don¹t miss the >> forced exertion. To keep from becoming almost a hermit confined to the house >> which is so easy to do when you don¹t work I make a point of scheduling¹ >> things to go out and do during the week even if it¹s just to grab a bite to >> eat for lunch or check out a new sale. After 34 years of working (31 for the >> same company), it was very hard to let go of the people contacts it¹s so >> easy at work to be involved¹ in co-workers lives just thru office >> conversation. It¹s not convenient¹ for them after you¹re gone. I try to stay >> in occasional e-mail contact with several of them, but it¹s just not the >> same. >> >> TM definitely adversely affects your personal life as well as your physical >> one. I think that¹s why we feel so connected to each other on this site we >> all sympathize and appreciate each other¹s losses as we¹ve all walked in each >> other¹s shoes where TM is concerned. Loss of health, loss of jobs, loss of >> friends, loss of dignity. It tears away at one¹s resolve, but this site >> affords us a non-aggressive format for social contact (albeit thru cyber >> space), appreciation and validation of aches, pains and fears, and a way to >> gain knowledge about our condition thru the experiences of others. >> >> I thank everyone on this site for helping me get thru the worst of my times >> and teaching me how to accept and move on with what I do have. You¹re all an >> inspiration! >> >> Betty >> (in Northern California) >> >> >> >> From: pat cooley [mailto:patticoole...@gmail.com] >> Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2011 7:55 AM >> To: Robert Pall >> Cc: pjv1...@chartermi.net; <mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com> >> tmic-list@eskimo.com >> Subject: Re: [TMIC] Facebook >> >> >> Robert you are much braver than I could ever be. Just the thought of heights >> makes me sick to my stomach. >> >> >> >> I did work part-time before TM and after about 7 months I was able to go make >> to my part-time job. It was exhausting at times but I enjoyed the people >> contact. Last year we moved about 120 miles away to be near my daughter and >> her family for my health. I didn't seek work after we moved. I don't miss >> working but do miss the people contact. >> >> >> >> Patti - Wisconsin >> >> >> >> >> >> On Wed, Oct 5, 2011 at 9:39 AM, Robert Pall < <mailto:robthe...@aol.com> >> robthe...@aol.com> wrote: >>> >>> Good for you....people do not realize how much we go thru to accomplish even >>> the simplest of things! >>> >>> All the best! >>> >>> Rob in New Jersey >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: pjv1234 < <mailto:pjv1...@chartermi.net> pjv1...@chartermi.net> >>> To: Robert Pall < <mailto:robthe...@aol.com> robthe...@aol.com> >>> Cc: tmic-list < <mailto:tmic-list@eskimo.com> tmic-list@eskimo.com> >>> Sent: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 10:37 pm >>> Subject: RE: [TMIC] Facebook >>> >>> Congratulations on your retirement. I know I've said it before, but I can't >>> imagine working while having TM. I think skydiving is the ultimate gutsy >>> thing to try. I'm not that gutsy, however, I went white water rafteing this >>> spring and found it to be exilerating. >>> >>> Patti >>> >>> On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 11:11 AM, Robert Pall wrote: >>> >>> I have not been around here for awhile. I stopped working in Februuary and >>> neveer changed my email address until yesterday. I have been on Facebook >>> which has a TM group and there are a lot of people on it from this group. I >>> was confused but now I am not and I am glad to be back where I started. >>> By the way to celebrate my 764th birthday and my 14th annivarsary with >>> TMJ I went skydiving at the Jersey Shore....it was incredible and the most >>> exciting thing I ever did! I continue to not allow TM to disrupt my life! >>> >>> Rob in New Jersey >>
