[Smc]

What qualifies for smc?

[Rating]

Thanks Berta,

Witchhouse

[Dingess/hartman Vs Nicholson (2006)]

This is how I answered their letter:

To whom it may concern:

In reply to a letter dated 03/20/06 requesting any other evidence, I am informing you that I am being treated at the Bedford VA Hospital Bedford Ma. for P.T.S.D. I have Individual Psychotherapy by XXXXX XXXXXon a weekly basis. I am also seeing Dr. XXXXXX Psychiatrist on a monthly basis at the Lynn VA Clinic in Lynn Massachusetts.

I have submitted all the evidence to you at this point. This is a list of evidence that has been sent to you including this mailing. Should there be anything missing please inform me so I can resubmit it.

1- Form 21-8940

2-Copy of Letter from Mike XXXXXXXX Chief Medic served with me.

3-Copy of letter from Salem Massachusetts Veterans Agent XXXXX XXXXXX who has assisted me many times over the years.

4-2 Pictures of me in Viet Nam.

5-Letter dated 03/08/2006 from me requesting review.

6-Letter from Leslie Gordon (Fiancé)

7- Social Security Statement

My work history report (social security statement) from the Social Security department verifies large gaps in employment. I have been employed twice in the past 10 years and both times ended with the same result. I have been in depression for all of my adult life and am again being treated for depression and anxiety along with my P.T.S.D. My gaps in employment over the past 30 years have been due my illnesses.

I understand that there is a backlog of claims and every one is important to both the VA and the Veteran. If there is any way I can be of help to expedite this claim please inform me and I will do what I can to help.

[Rating]

Where can I find out what the rating is for Gerd?

[Not Eligable For Ssdi]

does the VA disability count as income for ssi?

[Not Eligable For Ssdi]

I am Not eligable for SSDI because I only worked 2 of my last 10 years. I have applied for IU along with an increase in my SC for PTSD.

Is there anything else available for people in my position?

The past 10 years I have tried to work and I have been successfull for a few months and then I get confused and forgetful and parenoid and isolate. I tried this back in 1999 and again in 2005 with the same results. I am medicated for PTSD now 1 year ago I was diagnosed with PTSD and I didn't believe it so I tried to work and this is what happened.

Thanks,

Witchhouse

[Just Applied For Ssdi]

You will soon receive some more paperwork to gign and fill in and return. Than you will be scheduled to see the SS Professionals and you should have an answer in 4 months or less. Good Luck and having addresses and phone numbers of treating Doctors and Hospitals can be a big help. The more info the faster it works.

Thanks Pete

will keep you posted and look for guidance along the way.

Thanks again,

Mark

[Just Applied For Ssdi]

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witchhouse:

My telephone interview with SS was almost a year and lasted about 3 hours .. but the SS lady said that was unusual for the interview to last that long.

They will ask ....

Your disabilites, docs, hospitalizations, meds taken, when you last worked and etc.

Good luck ... it is not a difficult process.

...Magoo .. aka .. Bill ... B)

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Thank you I hope its not 3 hours I don't think I have ever been on the phone for more than ten min.

Thanks,

Mark AKA

Witchhouse

[Just Applied For Ssdi]

Just Applied for ssdi have a phone interview in the morning. does anyone know what I should expect?