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Posted by cantgiveupyet (Member # 8165) on :

so, i spoke to the lawyer and she said since FMLA is over i dont have a case, but im too fax all information...so my LLMD is faxing a note...and telling them they have to pay for records. The LLMD office was so nice..with short notice atleast they are faxing something over.

At this point im exhausted, i cant sleep because of the stupid herx...i cant eat...

I have to log onto my work laptop one last time and download some stuff....i still cant believe i dont have a case [Eek!]

Posted by Bothrops (Member # 7393) on :

Yea!

Its not looking to good for any one trying to get disability at the moment. Our country is being run by the most money hungry people in our history, not to mention the hurricanes and war. I have been waiting for 2 1.2 years and I have had a lawyer for 6 months.

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

I'm so sorry!!! [cussing]

Posted by AlisonP (Member # 7771) on :

Aw man,

That totally bums me out - I'm so sorry! Hey, can you file for short term disability from your state? Eventually you can file for social security too...

Hopefully you should get something.

Alison

Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :

I don't know all your particulars, but check out the DISINISUES WEB SITE! Check the files & links well...ok!

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BETTY NOTE: Look at the female MD's DETAILED BACKGROUND right below this paragraph. Print off her detailed responses as to why she could NOT do her job, and then apply that to YOUR own job as to why you no longer can do any type of sustainable work now nor in the foreseeable future!

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An online friend of mine from disinissues web site posted this info today, so I have copied it over here.

Subject: fibro/CFS disability info [Disinissues] what does an Functional Capacity Exam entail?

Lyme, fibro, & CFS support group members who are/will be filing for SS Disability insurance benefits, please go to the web page shown below.

There were 9 pages of info I printed below area where you can order from fibro network a 70 page packet. I too plan on including this info when I send my FINAL packet of info to chief alj before my June 16, 05 hearing...my last chance!
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Please read the site mentioned on: WHY DISABILITY TESTING FOR FMS IS OFTEN MISLEADING ADVICE FOR FM/CFS PATIENTS AND THEIR DISABILITY TEAM.....

Also after this article are the following articles:

WHAT COULD BE CAUSING DELAYED-PHASE FLARES?

BENNETT'S METHOD FOR ASSESSING FUNCTION IN FMS..

TECTONIC CHANGES IN DISABILITY LAW by lawyer Joshua Potter, CALIF.

MEDICALLY DETERMINABLE IMPAIRMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR CFS & FMS

DOCUMENTIONATION...VIEW IT AS AN INSURANCE POLICY

I printed this out in larger print for my eyes....9 pages! Will read it thoroughly and mark up 2nd copy to go to ALJudge for my 2nd hearing as medical evidence also....

Posted by Corgilla (Member # 4066) on :

Hi,

I was just looking through the links for newbies and found a PA lawyer who is LL. I think the LDASEPA recommends him. Here's the link:

http://selagylaw.com/

Maybe he can help you.

Good Luck,

Corgilla

Posted by cantgiveupyet (Member # 8165) on :

wow, thanks corgilla, i just sent him an email and will call him tomorrow AM. Thanks a bunch...i didnt know they had lyme lawyers!!!

Posted by PinchotGail (Member # 5066) on :

YES, YES....BettyG and Corgilla know what they are talking about......great advice!!!!

Don't give up, find a good lawyer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The yahoo groups that Betty mentioned is awesome, tons of info there. I signed up there some time ago and found it very helpful.....the folks are great with sharing information.

Best of Luck and keep us posted!!!
[Big Grin]

Gail

Posted by cantgiveupyet (Member # 8165) on :

i posted an update in general.

Now my company wants me to come back to work. HR witch said that is an option for me to return unfortunately she has to listen to std company.

this is all just crazy....i was only asking until dec 31st to begin with so i could rest while doing the doxy.......so i think i might go back...that way i can leave on my terms if need be...if i have to quit then i will....i just have to look into the terms of cobra.

I am going to ask about part time if i can do that even if unpaid...since i am on the new abx and still cant drive.

doxy is kicking my butt, so i didnt take it last nite...i needed to sleep....and i got a good nites sleep....first time in awhile :-)

Im still going to call a lawyer today...see if going back is good idea and if i can still pursue the denial.

thanks everyone!

Posted by hwlatin (Member # 4123) on :

I just realized you were talking about short term disability. Do you have a doctor that is telling you that you are not fit to return to work?