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Old Aug 08, 2020, 07:13 AM
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I applied for SSDI in November of 2018. I was denied, of course. So I hired a lawyer. I did allll the bureaucratic steps of obtaining necessary paperwork and had a hearing on July 31st. Yesterday I received a notice telling me that I have been awarded SSDI. I am so relieved! My hope is that with the back payment, I can buy a car. I currently drive a 2002 Saturn SUV and the poor thing is falling apart.
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Yay Beth! That's wonderful news. I hope it works out to where you can get that car.
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Old Aug 08, 2020, 10:47 AM
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I applied for SSDI in November of 2018. I was denied, of course. So I hired a lawyer. I did allll the bureaucratic steps of obtaining necessary paperwork and had a hearing on July 31st. Yesterday I received a notice telling me that I have been awarded SSDI. I am so relieved! My hope is that with the back payment, I can buy a car. I currently drive a 2002 Saturn SUV and the poor thing is falling apart.
Yayyyyy!!!!!!
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Old Aug 08, 2020, 11:52 AM
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Oh, super. I know what it’s like to drive a twenty year old car, I hope you find a sweetheart deal and get a much newer car. It’s such a relief.
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Old Aug 08, 2020, 12:23 PM
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Oh, super. I know what it’s like to drive a twenty year old car, I hope you find a sweetheart deal and get a much newer car. It’s such a relief.

Thank you, I hope so, too. I don't know if I'll have enough $ to buy a car but I'm sure hoping to. I've never owned a car that was newer than 11 years and chronically breaking down.
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Old Aug 08, 2020, 03:54 PM
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congratulations beth!!!!! I hope you get that new car. maybe you can save a little bit each month if you are able to that is. you will also have higher premiums for car insurance.....((((HUGS))))
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That's wonderful news Beth!
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Old Aug 08, 2020, 05:25 PM
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Hooray! I hope you can get that new car!
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Old Aug 08, 2020, 06:45 PM
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Old Aug 08, 2020, 09:04 PM
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Congrats! That's great news. I hope you can afford that new car, too.
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Old Aug 08, 2020, 11:00 PM
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YAYAYAYAYAYYYAYAYAYAYAYYAYA !!! I am so happy for you

You will get back pay to day your initial filed.
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Old Aug 09, 2020, 12:53 AM
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Congrats! This is a life changing event, it only gets better from here! Try to save a good chunk of it..
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Old Aug 09, 2020, 03:05 AM
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I'm so glad it worked out for you. And in only two years, you'll get Medicare, which is worth its weight in gold if you are otherwise uninsured. If your income is low enough, you're probably eligible for Medicaid and food stamps as well. It's amazing how much easier life is when you don't have to worry about trying to work with bipolar symptoms flaring out of control. It was even hard for me to work when I was well, because I never knew when the proverbial other shoe was going to drop. Freedom!
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Old Aug 09, 2020, 08:08 AM
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I'm so glad it worked out for you. And in only two years, you'll get Medicare, which is worth its weight in gold if you are otherwise uninsured. If your income is low enough, you're probably eligible for Medicaid and food stamps as well. It's amazing how much easier life is when you don't have to worry about trying to work with bipolar symptoms flaring out of control. It was even hard for me to work when I was well, because I never knew when the proverbial other shoe was going to drop. Freedom!

Great! Thanks for the info, BRN
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Old Aug 09, 2020, 08:09 AM
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YAYAYAYAYAYYYAYAYAYAYAYYAYA !!! I am so happy for you

You will get back pay to day your initial filed.

Thank you so much for your help and support about the hearing
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