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Paul McChesney (Admin)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, November 03, 2001 - 7:01 am: | 
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Please post anything you have learned that might help others that are disabled. |
Maude Oakleaf
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, July 05, 2001 - 1:45 pm: |
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For Mr. Paul McChesney: I posted a message on June 30th of this past week. I've been looking for a reply without success, and I think the reason is that I posted it in the wrong forum--it is under a topic referring to which states might provide the best disability benefits, but my questions have nothing to do with that topic. Can someone move it to a more appropriate area, for a reply from Mr. McChesney for me? Thanks so much. Incidentally, I forgot to say in my original message that I live in Arizona. Thank you.....
Reply by Paul You have not received a reply because I have a lot of briefs to get out. Sometimes I fall behind. I need help with this thing; I am working on getting it. If it helps you, and you have time on your hands and a computer, email me and volunteer to help and I will be able to help others better. Don't think you don't have enough skills. If you were smart enough to find this site, you are smart enough to help some. I will check that forum for your message. |
J.J. Dallas
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 12, 2001 - 12:18 pm: |
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I'm convinced the most important factor in winning a SSD case is choosing an experienced,successful lawyer.I did and won,after six years,for a case that probably was not that easy to win....[ CFS and depression ]
I was so worn down by the process,the years of waiting,the anger of having to fight the system.I'm not feeling sorry for myself..to the contrary,I just want to stress to those out there that rightly deserve benefits..DONT give up.
The Government should not put their citizens through this garbage.There is a better way and that is for the government to approve or disapprove every case within a few months.Gather the info on the claimant,have competent medical advisers on staff,and made a thoughtful,correct decision....end of case.No politics,no BS,no endless runarounds.I'll not hold my breath until that happens.
I'm certainly not a shill for attorneys...BUT, without a really good one...well, good luck! |
Bill Boss
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 13, 2002 - 6:35 pm: |
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I finally found out the status of my disibility claim.Over the past two years I've kept all letters from SSI thinking I might need them.I've contacted my attorney,(no help) I contacted my U.S.Rep.(of little help) I got my paper work out and found the ph. for off. of appeals in Chicago it also had name of ALJ of they ask his name when I called,funny thing the judge just happened to sign the order today.(Point being keep everything you get from SSI for future ref.and I think you can do a lot of the leg work yourself phoning etc.) |
Bill Boss
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, March 15, 2002 - 7:00 pm: |
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TO: Les Stewart; I retired from Firestone in 1995,I was only 51 and not ready to quit work so I got custodial job locally. It was covered under ILL Municipal Retirement Fund.I had some knee problems but along the way I was diagonosed with Parkinsons Disease in 1999 Feb. stroke in sept 99
and also found found out I had some herniated dics in neck around the same time.In sept of 2000 I had my left knee replaced,I am now waiting on knee replacement on my right knee.Iwas to have surgery next week however i had to have a chest xray and they found some heart problems.I Live in Ill.and I first applied for ssi disibility and disibility from IMRF July 2000 Imrf flat denied me,SSI denied me twice and I had to have a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge on Jan.14 2002 at which time the judge granted me disibility.I thought that since he approved my claim that day I would get immediate action,two months past,I called my Rep. office was told I'll find out and call right back.(NO CALL BACK) My LAWYER won't return my calls. So I called the Hearings off. in Chicago and it just so happened the order was signed yesterday. You can't hurry them up,they want you to give up,but call every once in awhile.Keep all mail you get from ssi don't give up.When ssi sends you paperwork to fill out be sure and fill it out in detail. It took m,e 21 months to get my dicision and I still havn't got any money.I think most everybody is turned down the first two times,you'll have go to haearing probably. Bill Boss Decatur ILL. |
Patrick T
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2003 - 8:34 pm: |
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I've not even been turned down yet and I want to quit. The process is terrible. They want all kinds of medical evidence I dont have, nor do I have resources to get help. Just doesn't seem fair. |
Anonymous
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 06, 2005 - 2:55 pm: |
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i applied for ssd 2002. i was denied two times even went to hearing by myself. got attorney, had to reapply , was told lost my benefits for disability, then reapplied for ssi as i was instructed by attorney. need to know if approved this time , how far back do they go back? they said they would use the date of my disability which was march 12, 2001. i reapplied nov. 1, 2005. i have bulging discs pressing nerves in neck with degenerate arthritis with spurs, same in shoulders, severe carpal tunnel, all right side pain & numbness from neck, asthma, right hand & arm pain & numbness & weakness from surgurys. thank you if anyone might think i have chance this time, & i am going on 53. |
curtis cifelli (Unregistered Guest)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 - 7:57 am: |
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I am a 52 year old male with a tenth grade education,was in the construction field most of my life. I have osteoarthritis,carpal tunnel ,sculliosis, severe spinal stenosis, high blood pressure.Bursitis and tendenitis in my right shoulder.Have had both my hips replaced. Have general anxiety disorder,panic attacks and depersonalization disorder.All documented. Wondering what you think my chances of getting disability are. |
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