eagle-eye

Just like my topic title & descrpition stated, i'm looking for the forum related to Social Security Disablility claims. There used to be one on here. I'm scheduled for an ADJ hearing shortly and would love to read how others survived this stressful process. Respectfully, Eagle-Eye

Thanks TANK..I'm going to do that since I live right outside Lackland AFB. I imagine since there's a large Vet population here that I'll find a kind hearted Orthodontist.

Thank you for sharing that great news. I kinda liked the misspellings. your post seemed very genuine. I took Ambien 2x and ended up flushing it. That stuff is wicked to me. I also hope you look into TDIU and what it means. If it applys to your situation, please consider pursuing it. Yes, it will take awhile to get a decision but it is really worth it if you win.

Loose Cannon I had similiar experience with my former employer. It took them 14 months to respond to the Va's request. I too asked the VA to rate me without the letter BUT they still kept sending request to former employer. They goodness they finally complied. Their recollection of my job performance was far different from my recollection. After 23 months I was awarded TDIU. The emploer letter was listed in the evidence section of my award letter but it was my medical evidence that was the substantial material listed in this section and what I feel proved my claim. I hope you have the same outcome I did. It's a huge relief. I think it's sound advice that was given earlier about waiting to see the VA's decision.

Rick..this didn't happen in Basic..I was a CATM instructor and my job was working on the firing line. Your right, I was well hydrated in BMT..I just didn't maintain that habit afterwards. One reason is because I'm female and at the time we only had Port-a-Potties at the range and I'm not really a "princess", but I hated using those stinky, filthy things. So If I drank less, I peed less BUT I guess that didn't work out too well!

No P&T..one future appt in May 2015. I don't know whether to file a NOD on this or not. I've been receiving treatment for PTSD since 2003. But right now I feel very grateful the claim was awarded without going through the appeal process. I'm just going to concentrate on the SSD claim right now. Thanks Carlie for always responding to my posts. I wish I knew half of what you do. I love when people share their knowledge. By the way, I think an amendment needs to be made to the old saying "money doesn't buy happiness"..true, yes, BUT it sure makes daily life easier and less stressful.

I won't go into a lot of details (unless someone replies w/specific questions) since I've told my story numerous times on here in different forums. I did want to say though that it took two weeks exactly from the day the decision was made at the rating stage for money to show in my account. My retro apparently required two signatures so it took a few days longer to deposit. My family has struggled financially since I haven't worked full-time since 2006. We were always a two-income family. So, I can say we will be very careful how we use this lump sum. So far, my young son is thrilled that we have an appointment w/a orthodontist for braces. He's only 10 and already self concious about his teeth. I'm happy we're able to do this for him. My parents did it for me when I was young. Funny story: when I first started my job in the Air Force I wasn't acclimated to the San Antonio heat and not drinking nearly enough water. Well, I worked outside on a shooting range and passed out and hit the concrete firing line platform without even putting my hands out to break my fall. I was fine after a few IV's, just embarrased and learned a big lesson. When I called home and told my dad about this the first thing he said was "God, i hope you didn't knock any teeth out, i invested a lot in those". I've said it before but I am truly grateful for this site and the people here. You have kept me sane and my anxiety in check while waiting the outcome of my claim. I've missed the friendships I had while I was active duty and being on here has filled that gap in my life.

Thank you for sharing that with me. I believe I'll do the same and NOD for the P/T. I'm seeing more specialist now and dealing with other sc issues that weren't even included in the initial claim. As long as I can stay focused and not procrastenate...i'm so bad about that.

My husband likes the way you think. .He's itching to take a small, relaxing break. He's had to carry a lot of the weight with raising our boys and all the domestic stuff that goes along with that. Also, he works a full-time job. I'm very fortunate in the "Spouse Department".

Money's not in the bank yet...Our only plans right now is to get my son dental braces. Other than that, we'll be careful & thoughtful about what we truly need.. Thanks! Eagle-Eye in Texas

Thanks John, I was just reading another of your(I believe it was you?) post about your pain meds not lasting until new ones get mailed. I am truly sorry you have to deal with that. I will mentally send you pain-free vibes... I went to the ER back in February because I could not get relief from a intense and unbearable headache. I was throwing up and couldn't move. I was placed in the VAMC MH ward and not given anything for 20 hours. When I started yelling & crying about how I just needed some pain relief the nurse said by the way I was behaving it was obvious why i was in her MH ward. After waiting another 2 hrs she brought me 2 Viacodin. Once the pain sudsided I walked out to her desk and told her that I believed she was in the wrong career field.