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We applied as soon as my wife had to leave her job March 2002. We were approved on the first try. We received disability in the shortest time possible. We did not use a lawyer. What we did was carefully and truthfully document her condition and provide answers to the questions on the form in a short but accurate fashion. We were called by a very helpful SS caseworker. I explained to her that my wife could not be interviewed but I could answer the questions at the prearranged phone interview. I was prepared with accurate truthful unembellished answers. It was an unexpected easily handled process. Most information to do this is very accurately represented on the SS website. I can understand the need for lawyers in some instances and some peoples lack of confidence. The fees charged by lawyers to assist in this process are regulated by federal law. They are reasonable. Prior to selecting any firm to represent you please check the regulations on the SS web site and make sure you are not charged more than the amount allowed by law. There are firms out there that specialize in this and they are good. Choice is up to you. Our experience without a lawyer was a good one. Plan, prepare be confident... succeed. Good luck Frank cg. Teri 52/47/40 15024 ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Docken" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 11:26 AM Subject: Re: Light at the End of the Tunnel? > Dear List, I've heard that applicants are rarely approved for > disability on the first attempt and that it is helpful to have an attorney > experienced in disability and retirement issues. Does anyone have > experiences or comments to share. I'm also seeking a referral to such an > attorney in (or near) Minneapolis, Minnesota. Thanks for your help. > -Geo. > > > > > > > Kathleen Cochran <[log in to unmask]> > Sent by: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network > <[log in to unmask]> > 01/11/2004 11:58 AM > Please respond to Parkinson's Information Exchange Network > > > To: [log in to unmask] > cc: > Subject: Re: Light at the End of the Tunnel? > > > In a message dated 1/10/04 3:45:03 AM, [log in to unmask] writes: > > << After 1 year, 5 months, and 25 days of unemployment ... Wait- > ing 1 year and 6 days for approval... Yesterday, I received *the* > call telling me that I had been approved for Social Security Dis- > ability benefits. >> > > Bill, > > Felicitations! Bravo! What a long, hard haul. > > Good luck with your house....hope it all works out for you. Please keep us > posted. > > Best wishes, > Kathleen > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn