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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 04:58 PM Original message |
I finally heard back from social security |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
1. oh what the hell???!!! |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:09 PM Response to Reply #1 |
7. That has been my reaction. |
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livetohike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:01 PM Response to Original message |
2. Hang in there ThomCat |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:12 PM Response to Reply #2 |
8. I'm trying. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:01 PM Response to Original message |
3. That sucks, Thom. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:13 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. Yes, he was pretty sure I was going to be an exception, and get |
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seemunkee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:01 PM Response to Original message |
4. Damn, I'm sorry |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:13 PM Response to Reply #4 |
10. Thank you. |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:01 PM Response to Original message |
5. My dear ThomCat... |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:18 PM Response to Reply #5 |
14. You are wonderful, CaliforniaPeggy. |
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gmoney (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:02 PM Response to Original message |
6. That sucks... sorry to hear it. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:20 PM Response to Reply #6 |
15. Anything that goes in front of a judge, you don't want to make a stink |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 04:09 AM Response to Reply #15 |
118. These days, |
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RadiationTherapy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:14 PM Response to Original message |
11. My brother has no voice, a permanent trach, a feeding tube, and nerve damage in his shoulder |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:23 PM Response to Reply #11 |
16. Wow! I can't imagine what rationale they game him. |
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RadiationTherapy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 08:32 PM Response to Reply #16 |
76. We'll sort it out. Good luck to you. |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:15 PM Response to Original message |
12. They deny everybody the first time. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:30 PM Response to Reply #12 |
17. It's probably going to be like that when they evaluate me. |
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kath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 12:21 AM Response to Reply #12 |
111. no, they don't deny everyone the first time- 36% are allowed at the initial level. |
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WolverineDG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 04:17 PM Response to Reply #111 |
152. "Sometimes?" Try every time |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 09:34 AM Response to Reply #12 |
125. My husband applied in Feb and was approved in April. He is 57 y/o so maybe that had something |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:16 PM Response to Original message |
13. I'm sorry Thom |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:37 PM Response to Reply #13 |
18. Every bureaucracy develops rules that are contrary to their purpose |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:51 PM Response to Reply #18 |
22. Thom |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:54 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. If I get to the end of my resources |
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foxfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:40 PM Response to Original message |
19. What a bunch of crap! |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:57 PM Response to Reply #19 |
25. I hope so too. |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:49 PM Response to Original message |
20. Is your attorney a disability specialist? |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:59 PM Response to Reply #20 |
27. Yes, and he was pretty well recommended. |
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latebloomer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:49 PM Response to Original message |
21. So sorry to hear that |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:07 PM Response to Reply #21 |
30. I certainly will. |
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Starbucks Anarchist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:53 PM Response to Original message |
23. WTF? |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:07 PM Response to Reply #23 |
31. Thank you. |
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Hawkeye-X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 05:58 PM Response to Original message |
26. ! |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:12 PM Response to Reply #26 |
32. I am glad to hear that Somebody get approved quickly. |
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Blue Gardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:00 PM Response to Original message |
28. Assholes |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:13 PM Response to Reply #28 |
33. I hope it is soon. |
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femmocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:04 PM Response to Original message |
29. That is unbelievable. Can you appeal? |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:15 PM Response to Reply #29 |
35. Yes, I am definitely appealing. |
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Roon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:13 PM Response to Original message |
34. That's great you got a lawyer, Thom |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:17 PM Response to Reply #34 |
36. That is true. |
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Prisoner_Number_Six (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:21 PM Response to Original message |
37. Almost makes me ashamed to have been approved the first time. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:26 PM Response to Reply #37 |
40. I'm Glad you were aproved. |
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Bassic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:25 PM Response to Original message |
38. If so, then the rules for it are fucking retarded. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:27 PM Response to Reply #38 |
41. Has their ever been a doubt? |
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Bassic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:30 PM Response to Reply #41 |
43. Well, thank you for the wish. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:31 PM Response to Reply #43 |
45. Oh, you are very fortunate. |
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Bassic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:34 PM Response to Reply #45 |
46. Montréal is a great city, |
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debbierlus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:26 PM Response to Original message |
39. They refuse practically everyone the first time around |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:30 PM Response to Reply #39 |
44. Thank you. |
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suninvited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:28 PM Response to Original message |
42. I don't know why they refuse obvious real claims the first time |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:35 PM Response to Reply #42 |
47. I think they know that people with real severe disabilities |
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suninvited (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:56 PM Response to Reply #47 |
66. He was so worried about his bills |
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GOPisEvil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:43 PM Response to Original message |
48. My experience is that they always deny the first time around. |
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no name no slogan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:02 PM Response to Reply #48 |
53. Heartily seconded |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:21 PM Response to Reply #48 |
56. Yes, that's what I've heard. A certain percentage of people |
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kath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 12:24 AM Response to Reply #48 |
112. Not true - 36% allowance rate at the initial level. See my post#110, below, for link. |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:46 PM Response to Original message |
49. I want to tell you, my dear ThomCat... |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:24 PM Response to Reply #49 |
57. Peggy, you are an Angel! |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:34 PM Response to Reply #57 |
62. I hope it doesn't get to that either... |
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Kajsa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
50. Hang in there, ThomCat! |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:28 PM Response to Reply #50 |
58. People with disabilities are one of the groups it is still okay to treat less than human. |
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GoddessOfGuinness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
51. Oh Thom... |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:30 PM Response to Reply #51 |
59. I was in shock. |
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latebloomer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
52. Is appealing the same thing as "re-filing"? |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:32 PM Response to Reply #52 |
60. NO. Re-filing is starting over from scratch. |
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latebloomer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 08:14 PM Response to Reply #60 |
73. OK, good! |
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Dystopian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:15 PM Response to Original message |
54. ThomCat.... |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:33 PM Response to Reply #54 |
61. Thank you very much! |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
55. I hope the appeal goes quickly and is successful the first time. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:36 PM Response to Reply #55 |
63. I hope it is quick too. |
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Debi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:37 PM Response to Original message |
64. Typical of the SSA. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:59 PM Response to Reply #64 |
67. Thank you. |
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BlueIris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 07:45 PM Response to Original message |
65. Two words: messed up. (The Social Security asshats, not you, Thom.) nt |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 08:07 PM Response to Reply #65 |
69. The whole system is really messed up. |
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kath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 08:03 PM Response to Original message |
68. THomCat, I sent you a PM. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 08:52 PM Response to Reply #68 |
78. Thank you very, very much. |
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kath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:13 PM Response to Reply #78 |
88. You are definitely MORE than welcome! |
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laylah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 08:09 PM Response to Original message |
70. I am so sorry to hear this! |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 08:55 PM Response to Reply #70 |
79. Unfortunately, it is taking a lot of energy. |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
71. It's been going on formally since Reagan. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 08:59 PM Response to Reply #71 |
80. The big problem is going to be the long wait time |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 06:10 AM Response to Reply #80 |
119. In the meantime, focus the claim on their recognized impairments. |
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Cannikin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
72. I've been told to expect to be rejected at least twice, then get a lawyer. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:01 PM Response to Reply #72 |
81. Twice? From what I was just hearing |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:39 PM Response to Reply #81 |
101. DO NOT go back there........ |
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Flaxbee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
74. Is this the first 'no' you've received? |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:03 PM Response to Reply #74 |
82. I absolutely going to fight this. |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 08:15 PM Response to Original message |
75. I cannot believe |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:06 PM Response to Reply #75 |
83. Fortunately, I don't have to find funds for an attorney. |
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lizerdbits (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 08:41 PM Response to Original message |
77. What a load of shit |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:09 PM Response to Reply #77 |
85. That is a good question. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:08 PM Response to Original message |
84. Thom. I just ran all this by Mr. Midlo and he says |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:12 PM Response to Reply #84 |
87. Damn. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:14 PM Response to Reply #87 |
91. Not as dire as it sounds. They recognize that you have no money |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:19 PM Response to Reply #91 |
93. No, it definitely doesn't hurt. |
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Midlodemocrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:20 PM Response to Reply #93 |
94. I'll get some names and numbers to you tomorrow. Promise. |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:37 PM Response to Reply #93 |
100. I've sent people all over the country |
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kath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 12:12 AM Response to Reply #100 |
110. Everyone is NOT denied first round. |
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Tangerine LaBamba (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 12:44 AM Response to Reply #110 |
114. Well, that's wonderful......... |
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Kat45 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:09 PM Response to Original message |
86. I'm so sorry to hear that, ThomCat |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:14 PM Response to Reply #86 |
90. I hope so too. But I wonder what "soon" means to Social Security. |
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mentalsolstice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:13 PM Response to Original message |
89. I'm so sorry! |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:18 PM Response to Reply #89 |
92. I am glad that you got approved and reapproved. |
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mentalsolstice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 01:45 AM Response to Reply #92 |
115. It was so easy for me. |
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kath (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:33 PM Response to Reply #89 |
98. Good point, mentalsolstice - it really IS all about limitations of function - both in |
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mentalsolstice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 01:55 AM Response to Reply #98 |
116. Yeah, if I had the capability to work |
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Haole Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:23 PM Response to Original message |
95. I've heard it is extremely difficult to qualify |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:30 PM Response to Reply #95 |
97. Thank you, Haole Girl. |
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SeattleGirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:26 PM Response to Original message |
96. Initial rejection is pretty much SOP for social security, I'm sorry |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:34 PM Response to Reply #96 |
99. I won't give up. I promise. |
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eleny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:42 PM Response to Reply #99 |
102. Good. Take it all the way through the appeal process and then to court |
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sohndrsmith (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
103. I'm sorry, ThomCat - I really, truly wish you well (((hugs))). My experience |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:02 PM Response to Reply #103 |
126. My original injury that started my disability was work related |
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lightningandsnow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:45 PM Response to Original message |
104. I'm sorry, hun. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:03 PM Response to Reply #104 |
127. Thank you. |
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DarkTirade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 09:57 PM Response to Original message |
105. You kinda have to wonder what kind of person does that job. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:05 PM Response to Reply #105 |
128. Yes, I wonder that too. |
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arcadian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 10:01 PM Response to Original message |
106. What the fuck kind of country do we live in? |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:07 PM Response to Reply #106 |
129. Safety nets are never as solid and strong as we hope they are. |
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quakerboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 10:11 PM Response to Original message |
107. Sorry man |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:07 PM Response to Reply #107 |
130. The one thing it won't be is rapid. |
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BarenakedLady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 10:25 PM Response to Original message |
108. I'm so sorry Thom |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:08 PM Response to Reply #108 |
131. Thank you. |
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Inchworm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jun-15-09 10:27 PM Response to Original message |
109. Argh, that sucks |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:09 PM Response to Reply #109 |
132. I hope so. |
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jeff30997 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 12:28 AM Response to Original message |
113. Oh man ! |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:11 PM Response to Reply #113 |
133. Thank you. |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 02:15 AM Response to Original message |
117. Meanwhile, if you really were trying to rip off the system, you'd have been approved |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:11 PM Response to Reply #117 |
134. I have to go to the SS office to deliver some forms as part of the |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 07:23 AM Response to Original message |
120. TC - Unfortunatel you NEED a very good lawyer who specializes in |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:13 PM Response to Reply #120 |
138. Yes, I know and I will definitely be using a lawyer. |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-17-09 05:50 AM Response to Reply #138 |
154. Good luck - be tough! Please keep us posted on how it's going . |
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fight4my3sons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 07:27 AM Response to Original message |
121. Thom |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:14 PM Response to Reply #121 |
139. Oh, damn. :( |
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Blue Diadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 08:49 AM Response to Original message |
122. I'm sorry ThomCat |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:15 PM Response to Reply #122 |
140. I hope so too. |
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AwakeAtLast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 09:27 AM Response to Original message |
123. My 49 y/o cousin has a type of MD |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:16 PM Response to Reply #123 |
141. How could they make her walk without her chair! |
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AwakeAtLast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:33 PM Response to Reply #141 |
146. The only explanation I can come up with |
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motely36 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 09:30 AM Response to Original message |
124. Thom, I am so sorry to hear this |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:16 PM Response to Reply #124 |
142. Thank you! |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
135. All I can say is hang in there. A close relative of mine was diagnosed |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:17 PM Response to Reply #135 |
143. I will. It just sucks that I'm going to be one of those stories |
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malta blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
136. Oh dear god. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:18 PM Response to Reply #136 |
144. Yeah, me too. I'm so depressed about this. |
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GreenPartyVoter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:12 PM Response to Original message |
137. *sending successful appeal vibes and feeling healthier vibes too* |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:18 PM Response to Reply #137 |
145. Thank you! |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
147. Short of walking around headless, everyone gets denied at least once (usually twice). |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:42 PM Response to Reply #147 |
148. Unfortunately, how do you survive a couple of years with no income? |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:45 PM Response to Reply #148 |
149. Here in Mass we have emergency aid. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-17-09 12:20 PM Response to Reply #149 |
155. Thank you. I will look for that. |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 03:45 PM Response to Original message |
150. Thom, I'm horrified for you |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-17-09 12:21 PM Response to Reply #150 |
156. Thank you very, very much. |
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WolverineDG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-16-09 04:10 PM Response to Original message |
151. And meanwhile, some slacker who claims she has "asthma" gets her application approved |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-17-09 12:23 PM Response to Reply #151 |
157. I hope you are right. I hope the judge will approve me that |
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Broken_Hero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-17-09 02:32 AM Response to Original message |
153. I'm sorry to hear that, |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-17-09 12:28 PM Response to Reply #153 |
158. I am in the same pretty much the same shape as your MiL |
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Broken_Hero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-17-09 01:16 PM Response to Reply #158 |
159. She has diabetes. and arthritis in her knee's |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-17-09 08:46 PM Response to Original message |
160. I'm sorry. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-18-09 02:47 PM Response to Reply #160 |
165. Hi Applegrove. |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-17-09 08:50 PM Response to Original message |
161. God Damn those Motherfuckers! |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-18-09 02:51 PM Response to Reply #161 |
166. I'm angry about this too, and try to just roll with whatever happens. |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-17-09 08:53 PM Response to Original message |
162. Jesus Christ! |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-18-09 02:52 PM Response to Reply #162 |
168. I'm in the process of drafting a letter right now. |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-17-09 09:10 PM Response to Original message |
163. that is truely fucked. |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-18-09 02:54 PM Response to Reply #163 |
169. I hope it goes through, and I hope it goes through soon enough |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-17-09 09:23 PM Response to Original message |
164. That's F-ing outrageous!!! |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-18-09 02:57 PM Response to Reply #164 |
170. It is outrageious. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-18-09 03:39 PM Response to Reply #170 |
172. Damn, now I feel gulty that I got it so easily on the first try. |
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blueraven95 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-18-09 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
167. Oh Thom, |
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ThomCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-18-09 02:58 PM Response to Reply #167 |
171. Thank you,Blueraven95 |
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