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Janice · 09-02-2009, 10:39 PM

As my good friends here know, I have a very bad neck as well as Fibromyalgia. I applied about 18 months ago for Social Security Disability. Last month, I had to testify before a Judge. Today, I got the word that my claim was approved. This is great news for me, as I am unable to work. I'll get a monthly check for the remainder of my life. I'll also be eligible for many other benefits.

I've got sort of mixed emotions about this. I'm naturally happy that I was approved. Still, I'm officially disabled according to the Government, and that's a strange feeling. I don't look disabled, but I can use the handicapped stall in the ladies room. I can get a placard to park in handicapped parking spots. Is anyone here disabled or do you know someone who is, that you want to talk about?

LuLu Rogers · 09-02-2009, 10:54 PM

I'm so happy that you finally got it Janice! I know it was a long process to get through, but now that you've gotten it things will be so much easier for you. I hope everything works out well

Marvo301 · 09-02-2009, 10:58 PM

I'm glad you've been approved. That's good news.

Mr. Television · 09-02-2009, 10:59 PM

I am so happy that you got it Janice. I know it's been on your mind a lot lately. You absolutely deserve it. I hope everything turns out okay for you now. You are always in my prayers.

Brian Damage · 09-02-2009, 11:00 PM

HELL YEAH!!! I am sooooooooooooo happy for you Janice! This is the best news I heard all day!!!!!!!!!

ZeldaGilroy · 09-02-2009, 11:00 PM

That is great news Janice!

My mom is disabled and it took her so long to fight the system to get her disability. She has had 2 strokes and has severe arthrititis. Her doctor said there was no way she could work. When she went to court the first time they turned her down saying she could get a job as long as she didn't have to sit or stand for more than 30 minutes at a time. What the heck kind of job could that be??? She was living with no income for 3 years before being approved and it has been a miracle for her. Plus she did get a pretty big settlement when they finally approved her because they had to pay her from the time she first filed.

I am so glad this worked out for you.

catlover79 · 09-02-2009, 11:02 PM

I'm so glad you got it, Janice.

Brad Russ · 09-02-2009, 11:08 PM

Oh my gosh Janice, this is the best possible news I could ever hear, you have no idea how much I've been thinking about this, and praying about this, and it has happened!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As soon as I read this, I ran upstairs and said to my mom guess what, I've got great news, she said what, and I said Janice got disabilty, to which she replied YAHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

She has been praying so hard for you as well, heck, even Carl has if you can believe that. I feel like crying right now, because I was so scared that you would get denied, and so I feel the greatest sense of relief in the world right now. My heart is literally beating like 100 miles an hour right now. You're my big sis, and we have talked so much about this over the last several months, and so I can't even begin to describe how I'm feeling at the moment. I know this has been a huge burden for you as well, and I know how much you needed this, so I can't even begin to imagine how great you must be feeling right now. I am going to thank God long and good tonight, I just knew it was in His will for you to get this. As I've told you before, with what you've been through, and continue to go through, I don't know anyone who deserves this more than you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh, I am just so happy, I am literally over joyed. As you know, I am also on disability, and the perks you receive as a result of being on it is just great. This is going to both help, and change your life in such a positive way Janice, and I am so excited for you. I cannot wait to chat with you on the phone soon, so we can talk all about this. This news has totally made my month, and I seriously could not be any happier for you than I am right now. Congratulations my friend, I love you sooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Retro4Life · 09-02-2009, 11:31 PM

Congratulations, and best wishes.

browneyes106 · 09-02-2009, 11:48 PM

That's great news. I have known a few people who have waited a long time to get approved for SSD. It's always relief that process go through.

Waterston_Fan · 09-02-2009, 11:51 PM

I have a disability and you can't really see it.

I didn't have to go to court but did have some testing to see if I am disabled and also a physical done too.

It's kinda different for me though because I can't go over a monetary limit, like I can't have more than $2,000 in my bank account and a bunch of other stuff.

But paying the rent does help and buying stuff too.

Family Ties Forever! · 09-03-2009, 12:04 AM

Congrats Janice!

arty: I'm happy for you. You deserve it. I know what you mean about being labeled as disabled. I know sometimes people don't know I'm disabled by looking at me. I may not necessarily look blind. My sister Becky has both Epilepsy and Mental Retardation. I have two friends that are disabled. One visually impaired and one with Cerebral Palsy.

Again congratulations.

Nighthawk76 · 09-03-2009, 02:47 AM

Congratulations, Janice.

Schmoopie · 09-03-2009, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

As my good friends here know, I have a very bad neck as well as Fibromyalgia. I applied about 18 months ago for Social Security Disability. Last month, I had to testify before a Judge. Today, I got the word that my claim was approved. This is great news for me, as I am unable to work. I'll get a monthly check for the remainder of my life. I'll also be eligible for many other benefits.

I've got sort of mixed emotions about this. I'm naturally happy that I was approved. Still, I'm officially disabled according to the Government, and that's a strange feeling. I don't look disabled, but I can use the handicapped stall in the ladies room. I can get a placard to park in handicapped parking spots. Is anyone here disabled or do you know someone who is, that you want to talk about?

Congratulations! I'm happy to hear this! I wouldn't feel bad about being called "disabled". There's certainly nothing wrong with it. I've been working with disabled people via the phone for 10 years now and since I can't see them, I have no idea what their actual disabilities are. Most of them are pretty open about their disabilities when they are talking to me, and some of their stories just break my heart!

I have to confess, I've used the handicapped stall in the ladies room many times, but I make sure that I'm not keeping someone else from using it first of course! I hope that doesn't make me sound like a bad person. I have a cousin who has Fibromyalgia, and I really didn't know much about it until she told me that she has it. Apparently it's pretty painful, so I hope yours is a mild case.

From what I've been told, it can be hard to get disability, so I'm glad you were approved.

Andrea

MoonMan · 09-03-2009, 04:26 AM

omg you didn't win the f----ing lottery here. why you so excited?! your whats wrong with america------all these people collecting off the backs of us working poor and then you sit there and announce it proudly like its a windfall from a god dam sweepstakes laughin all the way to the bank saying oh i got my disability check coming let me by myself a new big screen and sit on my lazy ass all day. f___ing lazy biotch. LAAAAAAAA--ZEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

09-02-2009, 10:39 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Social Security Disability. I got it! As my good friends here know, I have a very bad neck as well as Fibromyalgia. I applied about 18 months ago for Social Security Disability. Last month, I had to testify before a Judge. Today, I got the word that my claim was approved. This is great news for me, as I am unable to work. I'll get a monthly check for the remainder of my life. I'll also be eligible for many other benefits. I've got sort of mixed emotions about this. I'm naturally happy that I was approved. Still, I'm officially disabled according to the Government, and that's a strange feeling. I don't look disabled, but I can use the handicapped stall in the ladies room. I can get a placard to park in handicapped parking spots. Is anyone here disabled or do you know someone who is, that you want to talk about?

09-02-2009, 10:54 PM	#2
LuLu Rogers Colonel Brandon Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: The Hogwarts Dungeons Posts: 11,013	I'm so happy that you finally got it Janice! I know it was a long process to get through, but now that you've gotten it things will be so much easier for you. I hope everything works out well
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09-02-2009, 10:58 PM	#3
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,460	I'm glad you've been approved. That's good news.
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09-02-2009, 10:59 PM	#4
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I am so happy that you got it Janice. I know it's been on your mind a lot lately. You absolutely deserve it. I hope everything turns out okay for you now. You are always in my prayers.
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09-02-2009, 11:00 PM	#5
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	HELL YEAH!!! I am sooooooooooooo happy for you Janice! This is the best news I heard all day!!!!!!!!!
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09-02-2009, 11:00 PM	#6
ZeldaGilroy Dobie and Zelda Forever!!! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 14, 2000 Location: I don't know...I'm probably lost! Posts: 4,144	That is great news Janice! My mom is disabled and it took her so long to fight the system to get her disability. She has had 2 strokes and has severe arthrititis. Her doctor said there was no way she could work. When she went to court the first time they turned her down saying she could get a job as long as she didn't have to sit or stand for more than 30 minutes at a time. What the heck kind of job could that be??? She was living with no income for 3 years before being approved and it has been a miracle for her. Plus she did get a pretty big settlement when they finally approved her because they had to pay her from the time she first filed. I am so glad this worked out for you.

09-02-2009, 11:02 PM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I'm so glad you got it, Janice.
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09-02-2009, 11:08 PM	#8
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Congratulations Janice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh Janice, this is the best possible news I could ever hear, you have no idea how much I've been thinking about this, and praying about this, and it has happened!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! As soon as I read this, I ran upstairs and said to my mom guess what, I've got great news, she said what, and I said Janice got disabilty, to which she replied YAHOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She has been praying so hard for you as well, heck, even Carl has if you can believe that. I feel like crying right now, because I was so scared that you would get denied, and so I feel the greatest sense of relief in the world right now. My heart is literally beating like 100 miles an hour right now. You're my big sis, and we have talked so much about this over the last several months, and so I can't even begin to describe how I'm feeling at the moment. I know this has been a huge burden for you as well, and I know how much you needed this, so I can't even begin to imagine how great you must be feeling right now. I am going to thank God long and good tonight, I just knew it was in His will for you to get this. As I've told you before, with what you've been through, and continue to go through, I don't know anyone who deserves this more than you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh, I am just so happy, I am literally over joyed. As you know, I am also on disability, and the perks you receive as a result of being on it is just great. This is going to both help, and change your life in such a positive way Janice, and I am so excited for you. I cannot wait to chat with you on the phone soon, so we can talk all about this. This news has totally made my month, and I seriously could not be any happier for you than I am right now. Congratulations my friend, I love you sooooooooooo much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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09-02-2009, 11:31 PM	#9
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Congratulations, and best wishes.
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09-02-2009, 11:48 PM	#10
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	That's great news. I have known a few people who have waited a long time to get approved for SSD. It's always relief that process go through.

09-02-2009, 11:51 PM	#11
Waterston_Fan Eternal Member Eternal Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 26, 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,195	I have a disability and you can't really see it. I didn't have to go to court but did have some testing to see if I am disabled and also a physical done too. It's kinda different for me though because I can't go over a monetary limit, like I can't have more than $2,000 in my bank account and a bunch of other stuff. But paying the rent does help and buying stuff too.

09-03-2009, 12:04 AM	#12
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Congrats Janice! Congrats Janice! arty: I'm happy for you. You deserve it. I know what you mean about being labeled as disabled. I know sometimes people don't know I'm disabled by looking at me. I may not necessarily look blind. My sister Becky has both Epilepsy and Mental Retardation. I have two friends that are disabled. One visually impaired and one with Cerebral Palsy. Again congratulations.

09-03-2009, 02:47 AM	#13
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Congratulations, Janice.

09-03-2009, 04:26 AM	#15
MoonMan Banned Banned!! Forum Hawk Join Date: Sep 03, 2009 Location: vermont Posts: 4	omg you didn't win the f----ing lottery here. why you so excited?! your whats wrong with america------all these people collecting off the backs of us working poor and then you sit there and announce it proudly like its a windfall from a god dam sweepstakes laughin all the way to the bank saying oh i got my disability check coming let me by myself a new big screen and sit on my lazy ass all day. f___ing lazy biotch. LAAAAAAAA--ZEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!