Fuzzy's Romp Room

SpecialK

dune - if you have a stage IV breast cancer diagnosis, SSDI is usually awarded on a "compassionate allowance" basis regardless of your other issues. Also, the award is usually expedited for this group of individuals.  Here is a link:

http://www.ssa.gov/compassionateallowances/index.htm

dunesleeper

Thanks K. My lawyer is most concerned that they award it based on when I applied in 2012. She won't get her nice fat chunk of cash if they award it based on my stage iv status. She is far more concerned about that retroactive pay than I am, but I better sound good in court so that she can't sue me for payment. I'm pretty sure she only gets paid if we win and that payment is a percentage of the retroactive amount. Oh, where oh where is that paperwork?

SpecialK

I see what you're saying, and I am betting you are correct - she wants her percentage on the retroactively dated award.  If you are denied for some reason, just re-apply with the compassionate allowance based on your stage IV status, but don't use an attorney.

dunesleeper

Thanks K!

Lily55

Dunes - I am bummed to see your posts lately, so sorry, will be rooting for you in your challenge with the government.....

dunesleeper

Ah, the government. Now, that's a bummer Lily. 

Don't be bummed Lily. I'm sorry if I'm sounding bummed. My pain level is down and I'm not taking pain meds. I have cool new lymphediva sleeves and the swelling is way down. The lawyer is far more concerned about getting that money than I am. I get very anxious at times, but I'm OK.

crog234

Dune glad to hear that pain level is down and you are off pain meds..  Sorry though to see that your lawyer seems more interested in how much money she can get..  I am in your corner and hoping the hearing on Oct. 1st goes well for you.  

dunesleeper

Thanks Cindy! I'll do some preparation but mostly leave it in the hands of God.

GmaFoley

Posted yesterday - Something from Fuzzy : Good morning!

Just woke up...feeling much better. I slept and slept and slept. Hoping to be productive today. First things first - Facebook

Sharing the page link - I'm so happy to have this page and I want to make sure everyone who enjoys the Real Feel gets to see it: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cancer-Stage-WTF/1724378064454393?pnref=story.

duckyb1

Surprised to see a post on this thread........HI GMA..........saw you and decided to say Hi to you and all the other ladieson the thread...............HI..............

GmaFoley

Hi. I haven't done a Fuzzy update in awhile and being I'm in healing mode, might as well do this for her ;-)

duckyb1

agree

FireKracker

hello

Nice to see sistas comin back here

Let's see who else shows up

Xo

GmaFoley

FireKracker

I'm in

Hugggggggs to everyone

GmaF...U sound sooo good...keep up the good work.....and rest

crog234

I'm here!!!!! Hugs for anyone who needs or wants them!!!

Lily55

how is Fuzzy?

Alyson

Big hugs to all.

GmaFoley

Fuzzy is doing OK and is enjoying life. She has her ups and downs.

FireKracker

just wish she would check in

We miss u fuzzy

thefuzzylemon

Greetings Romp Room!!  I miss you all very very much!!  I think about "us" all the time...my huge family of beautiful sisters!!!  LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Quick update:  Today I'm doing pretty well. I wasn't suppose to be here (didn't think I'd make it through May 2014).  But, I'm here and kickin' it!  In April, I was diagnosed Stage IV...I have lung, liver and bone mets...If anyone would like to follow me on facebook, I'd love it ... just shoot me a PM and I'll give you my info I do Facebook about every day ... but I will try to check in here as well. 

I'm a little teary eyed reviewing the site after being gone for so long...I miss you all so very much.

thefuzzylemon

GMAFOLEY!!!  You got my back!!  Thank you sweetie... the link to my page...omg...you are awesome!!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cancer-Stage-WTF/1724378064454393?pnref=story.

GmaFoley

Been trying to keep this going for you! Anytime girlfriend!

SpecialK

Hey fuzz - I'm not on FB (I know, I'm a dinosaur!) but did look at your page with the link - beautiful!  Just wanted you to know I'm here and thinking of you!

thefuzzylemon

Not a day goes by that I don't think of bc.org!!  I can't believe this thread is still going on...lol...I love it and I appreciate it so much!!

dunesleeper

(((Fuzzy)))

I am so glad you are still with us, and man I'm sorry it went to stage iv. You must have been so sick. I got my stage iv diagnosis in September. We're not going out without a fight! Right?!

I have missed you. You have such an amazing spirit. Thanks for coming back, and thanks to GmaFoley for showing us the link to your facebook page. I'm following you there as Blues Jakket.

FireKracker

welcome home fuzzy

We care about U

Please stay

Joan811

(((Fuzzy)))
Be well...

duckyb1

Wow Fuzzy.......so good hearing from you....questioned about you so many times....happy your back................

Dune you too.......missed you both a lot........sometimes things are not the same when we're not all together.......

Today is a good day...........glad your here......both of you................many hugs.

Lily55

Great to hear from you Fuzzy and Dunes, really missed you both.......xxxx