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01-21-2011, 11:30 AM

#11

pjaco

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: OKC, OK

Posts: 864

It has been a nightmare. We still can't beleive it. We couldn't beleive it when the Dr took him off work. That disability company UNUM sucks, I hate them. Why do we have to beg, cry and call over & over. Do they really think a man would do that. what would men do without their wives?

01-21-2011, 11:43 AM

#12

Mary M

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: Montana

Posts: 913

It is sad that those who truly injured and can't work have to wait so long. It is because so many people have abused the system of S.S. that it now hurts the good and honest person. Sure makes a person stop and think to always put something into savings for the rough times.

01-21-2011, 11:52 AM

#13

tjradj

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: London, Ontario, Canada

Posts: 1,326

I am so glad I asked my accountant to wade through my paperwork recently when my employer terminated my position after being on LTD for 5 years. It was a nightmare, and if I had to go it alone, I think I'd have had a stroke! Why do they have to make it so difficult?
Glad it worked out for your hubby, finally.

01-21-2011, 12:30 PM

#14

moonwork42029

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Possum Trot, KY

Posts: 3,843

Glad to see it finally worked out.

01-21-2011, 01:56 PM

#15

marknfran

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Join Date: Dec 2010

Location: Mead, WA

Posts: 598

Quote:

Originally Posted by crashnquilt

Congrats! It took me 2 years for my disability. My lawsuit is still "pending" after 4 friggin years! The courts awarded a very nice settlement, BUT, what they don't tell you is the company has right of appeal. Once the appeals run out, the company can ask for ANOTHER hearing which, you guessed it, gives the company MORE appeals! No wonder the court system is so choked up!

Gee, when I was injured I didn't get to appeal my injuries! I didn't get to appeal all of the surgeries! I didn't to appeal my termination! So, why does the company get to appeal their responsibility?

My husband went through the same problems. When the lawsuit was settled (Arizona), social security then took away part of his benefits each month until the money he received from Arizona lawsuit was paid back to social security. This happened in 1981. Not knowing what the current laws are, back then Reagan passed a law that any lawsuit compensation arriving from injury must be deducted from any social security payments. To me, it was wrong! Hope this does not happen to you. Nobody, even the lawyers, told us until we got the letter from social security about 3 months later.

01-21-2011, 02:59 PM

#16

CarrieAnne

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Whitewater, WI

Posts: 24,528

I am so happy for you!

01-21-2011, 04:27 PM

#17

Quiltforme

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Join Date: Aug 2010

Location: Beautiful Washington state!

Posts: 3,203

I am so glad your was settled for you it is a stress relief. Mine was a miracle to have been done in 60days. I had to go through some pretty intensive testing to prove my disease in the end it was worth it.

01-21-2011, 05:02 PM

#18

Becky Crafts

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Florida

Posts: 1,560

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjaco

After being off work for 14+ months, husband is finally approved for disability ! I was so scared I already filed our taxes, so I could hurry and get them back. SS even called to verify. Thank you Jesus

Congratulations! It's a rough thing to have to go through before you get approved! Just did it myself in 2009! I hope things start getting better for you soon!!