I WON!!!!!!

[londonteatime]

I cannot believe it -- I actually won benefits!!!!!! I haven't received the letter yet. I checked my status online, as I have been doing every few days and it said a decision had been made.

So, I called SSA and a gentleman looked it up for me. He said I will start receiving benefits next month! I'm really shocked! It hasn't even been 90 days since I filed the application! All I can say is that my doctors must have really come through for me. AND I think it helped that I went to SSA and had them do the application on my behalf. The lady saw how bad I am and they did begin a fast-track for people they deem are obviously disabled -- maybe that's what happened.

Regardless, this takes a HUGE load off my mind! The benefit isn't enough to live on but it happened so fast that I haven't had to touch my savings so I'll be OK.

Julie

[helloos]

<span style="color:#333399"><span style="font-size:36pt;line-height:100%"><span style="font-family:Courier New">SUCH GOOD NEWS !!

I AM SO GLAD FOR YOU !!!</span></span></span>

[londonteatime]

Thank you, Paula!!!!!! Oh, this is such a relief! I started to cry on the phone and told the man that he had made my day because I'd been so worried! He was really sweet!

Julie

[keebler]

<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:100%"><span style="color:#FF6600">CONGRATS JULIE!!!!!!!!!!</span></span></span>
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[londonteatime]

Tonight in Chat, Teri -- that is, if I can stay awake until folks show up! I have been SO TIRED and weak lately, sigh.

Julie

[confused1]

Congrats!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/woohoo.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/woohoo.gif

Hope you feel up to partying tonight!

Sunny

[raggedyann1]

Julie,

Congratulations on it going through so quickly. Remember your medicare won't start till May 2008. So keep your cobra or however it works for teachers going till then. I was fortunate I had a slight overlap and never had to go without insurance.

Karen

[lisade]

OH MY THAT IS SO ASSUME!!! Congratulations!!!!
I know you are excited. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/jump.gif

[bugsy]

<span style="font-family:Comic Sans Ms"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:100%"><span style="color:#FF0000">Congratulations Julie <span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%">

I am really pleased for you. </span></span></span></span>

[iandelta]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bigsmile.gif I am so pleased for you hugs Ian

[macfamily53]

Dear julie

I am so very Happy for you. This a huge weight off your shoulders defaintely. I had a feeling it would be quick for you but wow so awesome that quick. I hope it helps your health a lot the stress being lifted off your shoulders. That finacial stress can really be big stress. I cannot wait to talk to you. There is a very good reason to celebrate tonight.See you there for sure. You better show or come looking for you lol.



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[Joandublin]

JULIE!
Woo Hoo!
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I will always remember my first night in chat. You were there and you made me feel so welcome. Thats what made me stay on these boards....

Cant think of a better person for this to happen to.....
Luv n stuff
Joan
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[pauline1946]

congrats, did you get ss or ssi?

if three months is all it took i may
just move to Dallas

i know it's a big load off your mind.

[zara]

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<span style="font-family:Georgia"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:100%"><span style="color:#336666">Congratulations!!!!</span></span></span>
Don't spend it all on one thing---like health care. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

Hope you're feeling better soon. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/flowers.gif

[sue mac]

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/woohoo.gif <span style="color:#FF0000"><span style="font-size:18pt;line-height:100%">CONGRATULATIONS</span></span> style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/woohoo.gif


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[barefut]

Congratulations to you!!!

May it bring you peace of mind and better days ahead.

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[Pickles]

CONGRATS!!!

I'm glad you didn't have to wait a long time like most of us here. My friend just got approved 2 months ago after waiting 5 years!!!! She still has not got a check..they said she might get hers started in May and her backpay in may also.

[londonteatime]

I got my award letter today -- it said I'll have a review in 3 years. What really astonished me was they already deposited my back benefit! It showed up in my bank account on Monday and since my birthday is early in the month, my next check will arrive in 12 days!

I'm just sighing with relief. I hope that my case's quick resolution is a sign that they really are improving the system this year and that everyone here will also get their approvals really FAST!

Julie

[Joandublin]

Hi Julie style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/woohoo.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/highfive.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/woohoo.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/highfive.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/woohoo.gif
Hope you can spare some of the money for a Lupus Party!
If you can, take photos and post them!

Luv n stuff
Joan
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p.s. if you cant afford the party, bake a cake and take photos anyway! we would love to see them!

[macfamily53]

Dear Julie

That is great everything seems to ge coming right along for you now i hope you can relax a little anyway.I do rember gdetting it put int very quickly for me also when apporved finnaly. I hope for everyone in her also that for everyone i here the system improves for them. I really do not understand why it sometimes takes awhile at all. Congradualtions julie on everything. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hugbetter.gif

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[londonteatime]

Tammy,
I hope so, too! They did work on new policies for SS-D and if my case is any indication, it will speed up the process. I thought it was interesting that I got my approval letter from Maryland and not from Austin.

Joan,
Oooops, I already had a celebration! Some friends, my son and I went out for dinner on Sunday! I didn't take pics -- sorry!

Julie

[flowergarden]

Congrats!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/foryou.gif I also saw your post on the slero site.

You got your approval letter from Maryland, because that's where the SSA is headquartered. The states handle the first stage of the application for the SSA.

I also got my back pay before I got an official letter, but who am I to complain??

Anyhow, congratulations again!