I got my disabilty check today!!! Almost $5,000. I was shocked, they didn't ever inform me if I got approved....what a surprise. I just saw the disabilty Doc two weeks ago!!!!!!!!
Happy over here............................ : )
That’s wonderful news!!! Just curious…how long did the whole process take & did you have a lawyer???
Good!!! I’m happy for you. That should take a load off of your mind. 
I filed in Oct......Not to bad..they didn't even send a letter first to tell if I was accepted or not, just a check. I was shocked!!!!!
Congrats!
That is GREAT!! :))
congrats,great way to start out this new year,
Delighted for you...absolutely delighted. Did SS give you the neuropsych testing and/or did your MD send the med data needed?
I got my approval/backpay in days after the neuro-psych testing, too, required by SS; it was wonderful. I was so impaired I did not know to apply for SS disability. Perhaps my delay in applying gave SS the initial thought about my comprehension abilities.
Somehow I wish a group of us could coordinate data on our results of SS application; the required testing, or records from md/facility. Denial for disability coverage for brain injury/damage, regardless of the cause, surprises me; and, then, an attorney may finally secure it. It would be great if the treating MD-neuro and neurologist would be sure some neuropsych testing was done before discharge and then full testing in the 4-5 months following discharge to reflect changes in recovery decline or advancement. That would help patients understand which therapies would/should be continued and any recommended changes in therapies. This should also help w/any corporate HR to work w/an employee to return to work; all HR disability programs available can vary. And, having anyone with disabilities, brain or body, can/may affect the employer.
My personal opinion, is that vision and auditory testing be done as well because they can be affected; and would be done before driving. State Vision Requirements is on this website:
http://www.mdsupport.org/library/drivingrequirements.html
It seems like it could be a grand request to the BAF staff to pursue this SS issue, particularly since SS denials add so much stress to recovery time/process; then BAF could put a brief outline of it on their website. I was surprised reading from so many of you of your denials. And, gosh, now, I will be embarassed if I learn it is already on the BAF site and I did not see or comprehend it...
Pat
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Sage, how wonderful! I am sure that along with the happiness comes great relief. Keep on keepin' on!
Hugs,
Maggie
Congratulations Sage … what a nice way to start the new year … that should help out I’m sure.
good for you sage glad to hear people getting helplinda
Sage- That is just wonderful news for you! I haven't been on this site since @ Christmas/NYrs. I skimmed the site last nite & saw your great post! Funny, yesterday morning I filed for SSDI, as pushed by my physician, her counselor & the practice's advocate/navigator. Advocate actually made the appt & went with me! Send prayers & luck my way! I was a ruptured 5mm B.A. July 12th. Best wishes from Cape Cod to you. Lived in Dallas briefly years ago. Loved Big D :)
~~~~Judi
you will get it........esp when the doc pushes for it, as mine did. I say a prayer for you, but you will get it, trust me...let me know....................
hugs,
Sage
Thanks Sage for giving me hope on this! This means so much, as we all SOOOO understand Best Wishes to you, Judi
Good Morning Sage. That is wonderful news. I am happy for you. Take care.
Yahoo. Party at Sage’s house. Good for you.