Josephine

granny, Sorry that I didn't notice the date on your post. You have already had your C&P and from your examiners remarks you did spendid.

Granny, Having 100% for chronic anxiety, my advice to you is to be yourself. If you feel like crying, then do so. I dressed like I would normally dress for I felt more comfortable being myself. If the examiner felt I had a disheveled look, well, I guess I did. I felt lost in a big world and I felt that I was spilling my guts to the world. Things that I had pushed so far back into my brain and wished to never remember again came spilling right out of my mouth. I couldn't hold it back any longer. This is only my opinion, dress yourself and be yourself.

Cowgirl, I am not sure this answers your question, but after my award of 70%, I received my money by postal just about 4 weeks. The first award was for the 16 years and then they acknowledged my TDIU form. This being only the second one sent to them I was sent for a C&P within three weeks . After the C&P I was awarded 100% and received back pay for three years at the 100%. This also took just about one month to go into my checking account. Hope this helps you, Betty

blanco63: I am sorry this happen to you, and sorry that I do not know the answer. My prayers are with you.

Congratulations

Pete, I am so sorry. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless, Betty

I don't mean to offend you and please do not take this question wrong, but do you smoke?

Pete, My prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry. Take care, Betty

Applejack, When the Va played those tricks with me and it happened many times. I faxed a copy to my Senator and told him to tell the Veterans Affairs that the copies I was sending was not being acknowledged and would he please fax them for me with his attached Letter Head. When he faxed them for me, The Va and the AMC and the BVA had no problem whatsoever of posting them to my claim. Same day service for him. You may wish to do this, but also have him send a copy of your return receipt so you will not loose any money. Just how it worked for me.

Pete, My prayers are with you and your family also. Betty

Pete, I would have scanned, but no success. My daughter fought the system for 5 years. She was awarded her benefits by the Judge, only one catch, he had SSA pay her lawyer and withheld her retro and all of her monies, for he wanted her to be investigated by his special team, because he felt that her working in her flower garden did not warrant her disabled for Bi-Polar. The next catch was there was no Investigated Team in place at the time of his decision. I had the Social Security Handbood and just happen to spot this page. I called them first and sent them the details, she had her retro within 10 days. There was no charge for the service. Have a Wonderful Holiday, Pete, you are the Best. Betty

No, Larry, mine flew the coop, just like chickens. Always, Betty

Carlie, Thanks, but the BROWSE BOX that used to be on my computer is no longer present. It left one day. Betty

I contacted this agency for my daughter.No charge for the service. She had an unfair Judge at her hearing. I am sorry my Avatar is showing what I am typing. I have no browser. MISCONDUCT BY AN ALJ If you think you have been treated poorly during a hearing by an Adminstrative Law Judge, SSA has set up a Complaint Review Board to handle any allegations of bias, prejudice, or unfair treatment. This is not an alternative means of objecting to an Administrative Law Judge's unfavorable decision. And, if you appeal a negative decision by an ALJ, the appeal will be delayed until the misconduct allegation is resolved. Nor can this action be used to remove an ALJ from hearing a case. Ostensibly, the compaint review board is to be independent of SSA. In order to avoid the charge that the foxes are guarding the chickens. Since this board is new, it is impossible to make a judgement about its effectiveness. The CRB is made up of a combination of two ALJ'S from SSA'S staff, a retired ALJ or retired Federal Judge, and two Attorneys, one of whom may have an active practice with the SSA Legal issues. The other Attorney will not be connected in any way with SSA Law. The terms of all members are limited to two years. Actions that CRB are permitted to take are requirements that the AJL undergo counseling, training, or monitoring. CRB may also issue a formal reprimand, and or ask for removal suspension, reduction in grade, or reduction in pay depending upon the boards estimation of the degree of wrong doing by the ALJ. Allegations of Misconduct should be sent to: George Lowe, Special Counsel Division of Field Practices and Procedures 5107 Leesburg Pike, Room 1605 Falls Church, Virginia 22041 Telephone: 703- 605- 8250 Send your letter by Certified Mail, Return Receipt. Write on the outside of the envelope : "DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM".

carlie, Thanks, where did my brouser go? Betty

Thanks, but I don't have a browse button. Betty

Thanks so much, Larry. When the quilt comes back to my Avatar, then I have succeeded. Have a good one! Betty

I have tried to post a scanned doument to answer one members question and things have changed so much, I don't know where or what is what? As you can see I have moved it to my avatar. Too small to read. Help Please. Betty

Wishing you also a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hang in there.

Thanks so much, Free, I wish that I could do more for you over the holidays for I know you are so sad to be without your husband. I never had the gift to say the right things and at the right time as you. Be good to Yourself. Always, Betty

Pete, You are so right, " Stick to your guns" and " Never give up". Thanks to all of the Hadit Members. We did it for me and I will be forever grateful. 40 Years after discharge, " Who would have thought this could have been done." When I look at my 100%, I know we did it!! Everyone out there let me be an example to you, "You can do it". Josephine aka Betty

Congratulations and the best to you!

Free, This 100% happened because you took the wheel and guided me alone. So many hours you put into my claim through your research. As you said, " I was an old 78 records that wouldn't shut up". I thank you so much for your many hours of posting this regulation for me and that one. Friends like you don't happen very often. I also have the complete Hadit Team for this win. Everyone have a Merry Christmas and the Best Ever New Year. Always, Betty

Free, How happy I am to read this post. Keep it going and you will soon post your Va success story. Always, Betty

Congratulations, You said it, " Never Give Up". The Best to You!