From the top of the Mountain to the bottom

[Nik Colon]

My life. I started working around 16, got a job later at a Bank, then Credit Union. Later promoted to office, then applied for position in accounting, which I actually got! With the company for about 4 yrs b4 I decided my health was affecting my ability too much and quit to find work closer. Found out I was preg. Worked pt after for yrs, but still had physical issues. Mixed with all this did file for disability (won't go into it) turned down, so I was like, whatever. Then found out about my cancer, now they have to believe me...not, so it's a big issue right not and not fun. If they ultimately say FU to me, not much I can do as I have done what I can. They didn't believe me then, why would they now (even with all the evidence) so, I'm fine with it, just hope they pull their heads out of there ass as we do need this, but will find a way without. If I had alot of money, I would be spreading it around to all of you! I love you all and know how hard it is, especially financially. If only I could be rich for a moment, none of you would have to worry about any costs. That is my wish. Love you all

[Tanya]

I has almost same situation and a lot of things what we don't know. I was applied for Short time disability in August 2015 and on same time I applied for SSD , in Decembey my SSD was declined. But I thing maybe I don't need anymore( I come back to work in November and work up to middle January) . After was recurrence, APR surgery and after I applied again for Short time disability and SSD but this time I hire SS advocate ( everything was done by phone and few mail) and I don't know was they did but SS send me a letter I am approved from May.( the company takes 30 procent from the first check.
We don't know a lot of things for what we eligible ( Medicaid, free transportation, few organization can give you a 100$ per year)
If you need more information you can pm me.

[AppleTree]

It is very standard for the first, and even 2nd claim to be denied. Immediately re-apply!

[Joannerogers]

Nik, sorry to hear this. I went to ss department with pics and the diagnosis and I was put on the "fast track" for review and a little while later (not long) I was approved. I don't know why they would not approve you as you are also stage 4. I would be outraged! I am outraged actually because someone there is obviously not doing their job! You don't need that extra worry...shame on them!

[jhocno197]

Sometimes you do have to fight for it, unfortunately. My husband was approved in a few weeks. My cousin who ultimately died of brain cancer had to fight for a while & hire a lawyer.

[Nik Colon]

It's because I don't have the current credits, but they are trying to backtrack a couple yrs to my original application when I had health issues but was undiagnosed with cancer at that time (even though now I know I had it then, just didn't know then what it was). So mainly I have to prove I had cancer then and that my issues were real and connected to my cancer (which all the issues I had then are symptoms of crc)

I stopped working a few yrs ago because my health, but was undiagnosed with cancer then. I knew I wasn't crazy and my issues were real, but they never thought cancer, not to mention crc (I was too young of course) so that's why I went undiagnosed for years.

[AppleTree]

Stay with it. If they deny you again, you need a good as disability lawyer. Good that you already have a denied application on record. It could be possible that a good attorney could even get you back pay, but not sure. Someone in my family is a disability lawyer and that is how I know a little bit about how often legitimate claims are denied. I can tell you though, that those who are persistent usually will get their claim recognized... as long as they don't go posting endless photos on social media doing very active things! Believe it or not, some people are their own worst enemies when it comes to claims! But, I realize, endless paperwork is the last thing you want to, or are even able to handle when you are sick. If you are not up to it I really think it is in your best interest to turn it over to a SS disability attorney.

[Nik Colon]

Stay with it. If they deny you again, you need a good as disability lawyer. Good that you already have a denied application on record. It could be possible that a good attorney could even get you back pay, but not sure. Someone in my family is a disability lawyer and that is how I know a little bit about how often legitimate claims are denied. I can tell you though, that those who are persistent usually will get their claim recognized... as long as they don't go posting endless photos on social media doing very active things! Believe it or not, some people are their own worst enemies when it comes to claims! But, I realize, endless paperwork is the last thing you want to, or are even able to handle when you are sick. If you are not up to it I really think it is in your best interest to turn it over to a SS disability attorney.

I actually have a lawyer, the one reason they took my case was they were my original and had all my past info (that's why I called them, even tho not fond of my lawyer) and because of my dx. If I wasn't stage 4 and hadn't applied previously they wouldn't have cuz the work credit issue. That is what is mainly causing the issue as I had credits then but currently dont, so it's a fight to get them to reconsider my original app.

[HopeForJesse]

Prayers for your financial relief. Hugs too. I stopped playing the Powerball when DH was diagnosed. Seemed not to matter anymore but agree with your sentiments to share any windfalls here. Hope you can enjoy the holiday weekend.

[Nik Colon]

Prayers for your financial relief. Hugs too. I stopped playing the Powerball when DH was diagnosed. Seemed not to matter anymore but agree with your sentiments to share any windfalls here. Hope you can enjoy the holiday weekend.

I just noticed this double posted. Oops.

Thanks HFJ for the comment, maybe it will be moved to the other one and this double post of mine deleted

[Cowgirl918]

So sorry Nik.That's when I knew I was really sick. Mine went through in 6 weeks with just me and daughter filling out forms
I would be in real trouble without it. Still the remaining medical bills are impossible. I just pay what I can when I can and leave the rest to Medicare. Hang in there.

[Nik Colon]

So sorry Nik.That's when I knew I was really sick. Mine went through in 6 weeks with just me and daughter filling out forms
I would be in real trouble without it. Still the remaining medical bills are impossible. I just pay what I can when I can and leave the rest to Medicare. Hang in there.

That is kinda where I am now, pay when I can. Thank you

[AussieAssCancer]

I'm so sorry that you guys have to worry about medical bills on top of dealing with the rest of the shit tha comes along with being unwell, as if being mainlined with toxins, being carved up and stitched back together and continually poked and prodded isn't enough to deal with.

That's why I am so thankful for the medical system in Australia. My only out of pockets (thus far) have been to see my surgeon and meds (which are heavily subsidized by the gvt). The rest is covered by the gvt, from my taxes.

[Nik Colon]

I'm so sorry that you guys have to worry about medical bills on top of dealing with the rest of the shit tha comes along with being unwell, as if being mainlined with toxins, being carved up and stitched back together and continually poked and prodded isn't enough to deal with.

That's why I am so thankful for the medical system in Australia. My only out of pockets (thus far) have been to see my surgeon and meds (which are heavily subsidized by the gvt). The rest is covered by the gvt, from my taxes.

Yeah, in the US it's different. Don't get me wrong, I have pretty good ins, and now some backup at some places. Bue still have some out of pocket. That's hard when you only have one source of income which pretty much only pays to get by. But, we are doing out best, if we pay late, oh well, not much we can do. So I try to now schedule around what ins covers more. It's a pain, but worth it imo. Most people in our situation pay way too much and it's hard. It's not fair, imo., but for now, it is what it is, and they will still help, but so hopefully it won't get to the FU point. So many things, the deductible, the other things depending on ins (copays, etc) every yr starting from square one on owing. And raising the tax deduction from 7.5 to 10. I swear! Anyway, end of rant

[Nik Colon]

At this point, I don't care about back pay or amt, anything would make me happy

It's more about proving a point atm