I found out today that I was approved for SSD, (Social Security Disability.)

[Lil Missy]

Here's the prior thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=2833114

What a relief. This has been almost a five month process just to get approved on the first round. It also includes Medicare, which will cover the hospitalization and Dr bills I had for kidney failure after I applied for disability.

What a relief and load off my mind. And SSD will back pay retroactively up to a year before the application date. I'm not sure of the details yet, but they will at least cover monthly payments from when I first applied in September.

Life is good, and I am so relieved that I just had to share with everyone. It was the best possible outcome, and I was expecting the worst, and endless Appeals.

So, I can concentrate on my next order of business now. I am so curious about who gave me a heart! Fess up! And put me out of my misery!

:toast:

[peace13]

1. Amazng post.

Best wishes for you. I am so glad that SSD came through for you. Peace, Kim

[gateley]

2. I'm so happy for you! What a relief it must be.

:pals:

[BeatleBoot]

3. So many thoughts and prayers are with you.

:hug:

I can't imagine the challenges you are facing.

[NanceGreggs]

4. Great news, Missy!

:toast:

[Lil Missy]

5. Okay, so I just got 2 more hearts!

You people are driving me crazy with curiosity now!

Thank you so much, whoever you are.

[ChazII]

9. I am with you on

that curiosity feeling. I don't have a clue as to who gave me my heart. It is cool to see you have three. DU is the best!

[Suich]

6. It's always nice to hear when the system actually works!

And retroactive to boot!!!

Congratulations!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[sueh]

7. Oh, that's great news, Little Missy...

I'm really, really happy for you. :hug:

[ChazII]

8. Wonderful news!

It is good to read that you were approved on your first round. I have know people who have had several years pass before approval.

[Xenotime]

10. Big Congrats on that one. You are in the clear now.

[billyoc]

11. You must be livin' right, some people get stuck in that paperwork

for *years*. :hi:

[orleans]

12. i'm very happy for you. glad it all worked out. n/t

[Lil Missy]

13. Thank you so much to those who replied.

They did ask for a consult with my Dr. in December that I did a month ago in mid January. Took a month to get in to see him and that kinda pissed me off that they didn't ask for that when I first applied in September.

After that visit, my Dr. was certain that I would be approved. I just didn't want to get my hopes up until I had the decision in hand. Know what I mean?

But all is good now, in the end.

[housewolf]

14. Great news!

I'm sorry, though, that you're having problems and hope the docs can get you fixed up. Thankfully we have a system that allows people like you to get some needed help.

The very best to you!

:toast:

[jemsan]

15. My husband had a stroke at 56 and received SSI...

what a godsend...it paid money for our then 13 year old who now at 22 uses it for college...which she never would have been able to afford after his stroke. Let's hope our next prez keeps it up and even improves SSI. Good luck and congratulations...it isn't easy to get approved.

[madrchsod]

16. you must have really good karma to get in after 5 months

there is nothing worse than to worry if one is going to have medical care without going bankrupt,or dieing...

if i had some money i`d certainly give you a heart

[Lil Missy]

24. I do feel fortunate, and all my medical bills will be paid. In addition,

I have also had laryngitis since last October, and need to go outpetient for a throat biopsy. Now I can do that next month, or when I get a Medicaid number.

[alfredo]

17. good for you. I am a 100% myself. I've heard all kinds of horror stories, but

nothing like that happened with me.

If your city has homesteading exemption see if you apply. This is if you own your house. It could save you a lot of money on property taxes. Check with the PVA.

[nealmhughes]

18. Congrats! I've been waiting 3 years now. . . Glad to know the system is working for some!

[AZBlue]

19. That's so wonderful!

Great news!!!!!

[dajoki]

20. Congratulations!! I've been there...

but it took over two years. All the best to you and hope you also start feeling better!!:hi:

[dysfunctional press]

21. i know just how good that feels.

like the vast majority of applicants, i was denied on my first attempt, so i lawyered up, and got it on the second try. there's no better feeling in the world right at that moment. and all for a monthly check that isn't even all that much.
congratulations.
you earned it.

[Historic NY]

22. Congrats, I'm still trying for the third time.

[williesgirl]

23. Mine took 2-1/2 years, but thankfully was retroactive. Glad about yours, take care.