Sure hope this is a sign of some good news!!! Recieved a call from the VA Hospital this P.M. been given an appt. for May 9th to finally get to see a primary Doctor. Hope this is leading to a referral to a Cardiologist so I can get my echocardiogram done and see if the damage from the HA healed some and also why I get short of breath and fatigued so easy.
I have been denied my SSDI and located a very experienced person who does employment rehabilitation and disability claims. We have started the appeal process. I asked if the appeal would have an effect on my applying for my early SS. He told me I could apply 90 days before my 62nd B-Day and receive my first check in August.
Looks like a few things are looking up for me; with the help of all your prayers and support; just maybe I can survive a few more months.
MarkS said
03:30 AM Apr 16, 2013
Great to hear that you are getting in finally. Hope the news is good.
bigboomer said
12:12 PM Apr 16, 2013
Good to hear. We will keep praying for you and hope for only good results. Keep the Faith!
Les and Sue
Lucky Mike said
12:48 PM Apr 16, 2013
Keep going Ed.......!!!!!!!
Cindy T said
01:17 PM Apr 16, 2013
Wishing you only good luck & positive outcomes!!
WestWardHo said
02:50 PM Apr 16, 2013
Finally some good news for you!! To go along with your great attitude. It's about time!!! So happy for you.
Sherry
janni said
05:20 PM Apr 16, 2013
Great news! Now with those prayers, good karma, and a little luck you are on your way to better days. You deserve it.
cherylbrv said
11:38 PM Apr 17, 2013
I also wish you the best of luck. My prayers are with you that it all works out.
Terry and Jo said
01:10 AM Apr 18, 2013
Ed,
Glad to hear some good karma is coming your way. Prayers for you from here. We really appreciate you keeping us up to date on what is going on in your life.
Hang in there.
Terry
Ann-Hank said
01:14 AM Apr 18, 2013
So happy to hear the good news, you deserve it. Positive thoughts coming your way and a big cyber HUG. Ann
MarkS said
09:19 PM Apr 18, 2013
Hey Ed, Were you aware that they turn down SSDI the first submission on just about everyone that applies for it? Having an experienced person to lead you through the process is comforting. I have heard anecdotal stories that if you submit again, with or without help, they will approve it. I've never seen any proof of that. My father-in-law had a stroke so they approved him first time. His daughter had to appeal and used a firm to help with the appeal. I don't know how much that cost her.
My point is... you will be approved, don't worry.
Lucky Mike said
09:49 PM Apr 18, 2013
It took me 3 trys Ed....2 with attorneys , the first time is always turned down .....the second should normally go thru
PIEERE said
09:51 PM Apr 18, 2013
Mark S.; Was aware of it and wanted to see what would happen before I hired the social security advocate. You have to get a denial first before you can get an advocate or attorney. This man has 35 yrs experience with them and also is involved with the rehabilitation of the disabled. My biggest concern was getting into the VA health care system and i now have an appt. for a primary Dr. on May 9th where I will ask for a referral to a cardiologist to get the echocardiogram done on my heart. It would be a relief to know how much of the damaged heart muscle may have recovered. Take some of the concern off my mind and also inform me if I need further treatments. This Monday I will do my initial application for early SS, then hopefully in August will get some income coming in!
Thank you and everyone for responding as it sure has made this less stressful!!!
cherylbrv said
11:31 PM Apr 18, 2013
Please excuse my ignorance here... but if you're a Veteran, aren't you entitled to free healthcare via the VA system? If not, that TOTALLY SUCKS!!!!
Bob and Cheri said
11:43 PM Apr 18, 2013
Glad to hear that all of your waiting and patience is paying off finally. Keep the chin up high and the spirits even higher.
MarkS said
01:58 AM Apr 19, 2013
The VA does give free health care... At their pace and you have to be a part of the VA system. I'm not so I don't get free care unless I go to a military hospital or doctor. For the most part, veterans don't get anything free.
PIEERE said
02:36 AM Apr 22, 2013
Received my Medical records Friday the 19th. The VA emergency Dept. DR. has put in a request. In the next two months I am suppose to be scheduled into cardiology dept. ischemia evaluation; not getting enough oxygenated blood flow. Left heart bundle branch blockage for evaluation of bi-ventricular pacemaker/implantable cardio-defibrillator. Dr. ordered an EKG; chest x-ray; Echocardiogram; blood chemistry profile; and test for arterial filibration. I don't care what tests I'm put through; just want my energy to improve and my heart pain to subside. I would like to be able to get back to workcamping and take care of my maintenance and upkeep of my motorhome. I'm trying I really am; but when the fatigue and heart pain start in; it makes me feel nauseated; causes body pain and sometimes stops me in my tracks. Tomorrow is the day I put in my application for the early SS. I have waited patiently and the last few months seemed like forever with the winter being damp cold and windy.
Cheryl: I guess I can say my health care from the VA is free; but only because my income since the heart attack has been little; then to nothing. I've spent most of my savings and I will say it has added stress that I don't need. It has taken me since October to finally get a primary doctor Appt. for May 9th.
Everyone: I am still praying that they find something and can fix; patch; repair what is needed so I can finish out my time on earth living fairly healthy, physically; mentally and spiritually. I believe that it what we all want.
WestWardHo said
02:48 PM Apr 22, 2013
Pieere, we're praying with you that they can find stuff to FIX. Wish we were closer as we could take over the inside and outside work for you until you get all fixed up!! We're so sorry this has been such a struggle for you.
Keep us posted! Sherry
bigboomer said
06:54 PM Apr 22, 2013
Pieere,
We will continue to keep you on our prayer list for a full recovery and getting back to a normal life. Keep the Faith and jsut take one day at a time, things will get better. Just keep thinking positive things!
Les
NWescapee said
02:17 AM Apr 26, 2013
Pierre - keep us updated, glad to hear things are starting to be more positive. Keeping you in our prayers.
I have been denied my SSDI and located a very experienced person who does employment rehabilitation and disability claims. We have started the appeal process. I asked if the appeal would have an effect on my applying for my early SS. He told me I could apply 90 days before my 62nd B-Day and receive my first check in August.
Looks like a few things are looking up for me; with the help of all your prayers and support; just maybe I can survive a few more months.
Good to hear. We will keep praying for you and hope for only good results. Keep the Faith!
Les and Sue
Wishing you only good luck & positive outcomes!!
Sherry
Ed,
Glad to hear some good karma is coming your way. Prayers for you from here. We really appreciate you keeping us up to date on what is going on in your life.
Hang in there.
Terry
Ann
Were you aware that they turn down SSDI the first submission on just about everyone that applies for it? Having an experienced person to lead you through the process is comforting. I have heard anecdotal stories that if you submit again, with or without help, they will approve it. I've never seen any proof of that. My father-in-law had a stroke so they approved him first time. His daughter had to appeal and used a firm to help with the appeal. I don't know how much that cost her.
My point is... you will be approved, don't worry.
Mark S.; Was aware of it and wanted to see what would happen before I hired the social security advocate. You have to get a denial first before you can get an advocate or attorney. This man has 35 yrs experience with them and also is involved with the rehabilitation of the disabled.
My biggest concern was getting into the VA health care system and i now have an appt. for a primary Dr. on May 9th where I will ask for a referral to a cardiologist to get the echocardiogram done on my heart. It would be a relief to know how much of the damaged heart muscle may have recovered. Take some of the concern off my mind and also inform me if I need further treatments.
This Monday I will do my initial application for early SS, then hopefully in August will get some income coming in!
Thank you and everyone for responding as it sure has made this less stressful!!!
Glad to hear that all of your waiting and patience is paying off finally. Keep the chin up high and the spirits even higher.
I don't care what tests I'm put through; just want my energy to improve and my heart pain to subside. I would like to be able to get back to workcamping and take care of my maintenance and upkeep of my motorhome. I'm trying I really am; but when the fatigue and heart pain start in; it makes me feel nauseated; causes body pain and sometimes stops me in my tracks.
Tomorrow is the day I put in my application for the early SS. I have waited patiently and the last few months seemed like forever with the winter being damp cold and windy.
Cheryl: I guess I can say my health care from the VA is free; but only because my income since the heart attack has been little; then to nothing. I've spent most of my savings and I will say it has added stress that I don't need. It has taken me since October to finally get a primary doctor Appt. for May 9th.
Everyone: I am still praying that they find something and can fix; patch; repair what is needed so I can finish out my time on earth living fairly healthy, physically; mentally and spiritually. I believe that it what we all want.
Keep us posted!
Sherry
Pieere,
We will continue to keep you on our prayer list for a full recovery and getting back to a normal life. Keep the Faith and jsut take one day at a time, things will get better. Just keep thinking positive things!
Les