Randy,Why such a problem where you are.? Parkinson's is known as a disabling disease and should be covered. What does your lawyer say?I wish you luck and my prayers will be with you. Pauline CG David 61/29 ----- Original Message ----- From: "randy ford" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, January 22, 2001 5:35 AM Subject: Social Security Hearing > In a couple of weeks (Feb 2) I go before a judge (with an attorney) > regarding my appeal for social security benefits for Parkinsons......I have > been out of work now since May of '99.....this present appeal took 15 > months to come to an actual hearing....is this normal? if I don't win this > time I know there are a couple more appeals possible.....but what are my > chances even then....? I am REALLY nervous about this.....any words of > advice or encouragement would be greatly appreciated. > > Randall Ford > Kansas > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com >