I FINALLY Got Approved for Social Security Disability!!

Good news. I know this helps you feel better having this matter settled. Enjoy your chunk of back-pay.

Annie, I am so happy for you. I know what you are going through if you can see what I am saying. Annie, please go pamper yourself for one day, alone or with your hubbie, and enjoy. You so deserve it. Massive hugs from NYC. ***happy dance*** Ainge

That's great news! Now you can look forward to ditching all the stress and worry this caused you!

Hooray!!! I'm really glad for you. I have thought about trying for disability, but I can't leave the job for about another four years. That's when I can retire, and a lot of huge health problems will improve. I can't imagine how you've been getting by, and it's wonderful that you'll finally have some help! Joanne

anniepa, congrats and one more thing, that money from disability check is not gonna cure your back and joint problems. If you could, please try to join some YOGA class, that really helps a lot . Don't depend too much on medicines.. just give it a try, , slow, nice and steady. bbest of luck.

anniepa, Congratualtions!. I know how you felt. I had to fight for it years ago when my hubby was still working. A couple of years ago he had to go on disability and he just couldn't believe that it was taking as long as mine had taken. He thought that it should have been easier by the time that he applied for it. All I could do was help him through it and just keep telling him that he had to be patient. He finally got it last Nov. and he had never been happier. We were able to get caught up some of the bills and we had a nice Christmas. Having the lump sum come in increments is a pain, but you know that it's somethng in the pipeline for later. Again, CONGRATULATIONS! DCMerkle

Congratulations! I'm also on a disability pension since more than two years ago. To have enough time to take care of your health it's very important.

I am so glad for you Annie, I know what it is like I had to fight for mine a year and it was a hard Fight so I know what you have been through I am so happy that you can relax now

Congrats, Annie. I know those things are hard to take but a large majority of the people who stick it through seem to win in the end. I think the system just hopes they can make the applicant so miserable with the process that they will give up whether or not they are entitled. Glad to hear you stuck it out and won.

I'm glad you were finally approved.

Good for you! Now breathe!

Congratulations Annie!!! I know how good it feels to win. I too am on SSD. I remember years ago when I FINALLY got my approval letter I cried and cried from happiness. I had gone broke fighting for over three years to win my case. I carried that letter around for weeks afterwards, reading it several times. Its also really nice when you get that back pay. :)

Thanks goodness annie. I have been worring about it for you. I am glad they finally worked it out. It really should not have taken this long but I am glad it finally did work out for you. As you said...it may not fix your medical problems but it will relieve a lot of stress off you with trying to make ends meet. It may make your health better too now that you can actually afford to go to the doctor.

Congratulations, aniepa! I am happy that you got some relief in the shape of the social security. Wish you wil be able to enjoy your life better and more. I am a bit late in sending this message. Sorry.

Well it's about damn time! They sure put us through a lot of crap, don't they?! I am glad to hear you got it! You go girl and have a great time now that all your worries are behind you!

Good for you!! I am glad things are looking up for you. I hope it takes some of the burden off of you!!

That is great that you finally got approved. Even better that you are going to get the back you too. I am sure with less depression and anxiety the back pain and joint problems will seem a little more managable as well.

I am so happy for you Annie! Its good to hear some happy news once in a while. I dont know if you have heard. They dont give the retroactive money in a lump sum anymore. THey now split it up with a paymen every six months. I guess they figure people wont piss through it so fast. I am glad you can finally relax. No worries. good luck. dl

Hey annie! Congratulations! That is great! I am so happy for you! I do know exactly what you are talking about because I am in the process myself! I have just started and it is definitely wholey hell! I have an appointment tomorrow morning that was made for me by the State Disability Board to see a bone doctor! Then next week they are sending me to a Psychiatrist! It is very nerve wracking to say the least! I am in pain and anxious and have high blood pressure too and this stuff doesn't help one bit! It isn't like the money will pay for everything I need and then I still don't know how I will manage. I just hope that I won't have to deal with this particular stress much longer. I know that the decision will be made in the next few weeks or so. I am also on edge waiting. If I don't get it then the first appeal will be made and then more waiting. I am being represented by some firm that helps people with Temporary Assistance like I have now so they are handling most of the paperwork and are doing this for free. I am so happy for you as I do know how relieved you must be!

Congrats! The Social Security System can be such a pain to deal with. I'm currently waiting to hear back if my son has been approved. I so hope I don't have to get a lawyer! How long did it take you to get approved and did you have to seek legal counsel?