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04/26/2012 09:55 AM
rah1981
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Good morning Everyone, I hope everyone is doing okay with low pains. So I applied for disability. The paper work I filled out was as thick as a book, I know there are people worse then me out there, I don't know how they do it. It took me 4 hours to fill out. Pray for me that I get approved!

*Hugs* Robin

The Lord is my strength- He gives power to those who are tired and worn out;he offers strength to the weak. Those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:29&31)
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04/26/2012 01:59 PM  Top
Clarita
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Robin, Am praying for you to be approved most definitely sweet friend- keeping everything crossed for you too!! Took me a long time to fill in the forms, also! Rooting massively for You!!

Take excellent care of You. (i) Angels mightily anoint you(i)may it be so!

Super gentle hugs, love Clarita Smile


04/26/2012 02:03 PM  Top
MoiraWolf
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Robin, I went thru that "should I apply? there are other people out there worse off than I am!" question too. I applied, was denied, let it lapse, then a year later reapplied.

There may be people out there worse than us... but there's also people out there who aren't as bad as we are who are on disability. We have just as much right to disability payments as anyone else. We worked, we paid in, we should be able to draw out.

Just don't let it lapse like I did. Keep after it. If I hadn't let it go for a year, I'd probably be approved already, as it is, I'm still waiting!

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04/26/2012 02:06 PM  Top
rah1981
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Thank You!

Post edited by: rah1981, at: 04/26/2012 02:07 PM

The Lord is my strength- He gives power to those who are tired and worn out;he offers strength to the weak. Those who wait on the Lord will find new strength. They will fly high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:29&31)

04/26/2012 02:47 PM  Top
Clarita
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MoriaWolf- Sure hope you get Disability soon- rooting mightily for You too!! Took me 3 years to get it- sometimes you have to fight for justice!

Warmest wishes, Clarita


04/27/2012 03:29 AM  Top
faieriemama
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Praying for you that you are approved and quickly.
I'm not a medical professional, I can only offer advice,if you need medical attention please see a medical professional.

Don’t compare your path with anybody else’s.
Your path is unique to you.
— Baba Ram Das

04/27/2012 04:15 AM  Top
mem6526

Good luck Robin! Hope that everything turns out great!

Moira, When your Disability lapses do you have to totally re-apply?

Does it matter that you were approved before or is it as if you never had it before and you are starting completely over? Just wondering and thanks! Smile

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