On 6/18/2010 6:22 AM, [log in to unmask] wrote: > 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 >> >> > Kathleen: I got excelent service from http://www.midwestdisability.com/practice-areas/disability/ > Ned ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn