I'd try begging and nagging first if I were you - it's cheaper. A strategic burst of sobbing or falling over in their offices helps. Quoting Kathleen Cochran <[log in to unmask]>: > Recently put in an application for SSDI and was rejected, which I understand > is a very common outcome. Now I need to get a lawyer to appeal the decision. > If anyone knows of a good attorney in the NYC area who specializes in this > issue and has a record of success with PD patients, I would appreciate a > referral. > > I noticed on the site of a big firm that under the heading "neurological > disorders," PD is not listed. > http://www.binderandbinder.com/SSD-SSI-and-Your-Pain/Neurological- Disorders.shtml<http://www.binderandbinder.com/SSD-SSI-and-Your- Pain/Neurological-Disorders.shtml> > > Also, for anyone else out there who is going through this, here is a link to > a form developed by PAN: > http://www.parkinsonsaction.org/PDform > > All suggestions, advice will be appreciated! > > Thanks, > > Kathleen > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn > ---------------------------------------------- This mail sent through http://www.ukonline.net ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn