free_spirit_etc Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 (edited) I finally got my decision letter from my hearing - and was awarded "mother's benefits" from SSA. Whew! Something I thought would be simple took an enormous amount of time and energy. There were a lot of games played - senseless games. So it took a lot of studying of Social Security laws to hang in there. Fortunately, we were blessed with a wonderful judge. Gotta start focusing on the VA now. At this point - with the VA: 1. I have just contacted my Congressman's office to get their assistance getting copies of my husband's discharge physical and the VA medical opinion that was used to deny my claim (that I have been trying to get for a couple of years). 2. I have a Notice of Disagreement concerning my Notice of Disagreement. It was clearly mailed prior to the deadline. The VA acknowledges they received it within the 5 day time frame of the deadline. But they still dismissed it as untimely. 3. I have an active Notice of Disagreement on my husband's burial claim. They paid $300 for funeral, but not for burial. Had to prove AGAIN that he was buried. 4. I submitted evidence under the Special Processing for Missing Documents - i.e. resubmitted all the evidence I sent by certified mail that the VA signed for but denied receiving. I hate the games. Edited December 16, 2009 by free_spirit_etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzai Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Congratulations on Social Security! Wooo Hooo! The Va, well, we know that can be an entirely different bucket of worms. Keep at em - the squeaky wheel gets the oil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder cowgirl Posted December 16, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted December 16, 2009 Free - congratulations on hanging in there for the SSA! What a relief that must be, you are so very deserving with all that you've gone through. Keep a tight watch and tight notes on your VA claims - I feel thats your next win very soon. Have a Merry Christmas - hugs! - Cowgirl'up2009! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlie Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 Free, Good job and great example of Never Give Up. carlie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder jbasser Posted December 16, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted December 16, 2009 Good Job. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted December 16, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted December 16, 2009 Free: Congrats what a struggle but right prevailed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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