I recently got my approval for disability. Took a year and 9 months but got it and they are retro paying me as of June 1, 2003. So, I should get a lump sum. I have been working hard on getting this support groups started and running. I never thought it would be so hard to get ppl together. I am getting the help of a pharm rep that has a new topical medication that clears P within 1, yes 1, week. I don't know the name of it yet, but as soon as I hear it I will let you all know. This Pharm Rep is going to order lunch for office staff and I will be able to give a presentation along with him about the Foundation and our support groups. I have had a hard time with one inparticular office. They refused to let me speak to the doctors unless I brought the whole office staff lunch- which I believe is bull. Anyways, I have been having problems with the Division of Family Services. Seems my neighbor (whom we are taking to court for a nuisance house) decided to call the Child Abuse Hotline on me and made three false reports. So, I am trying to get that all cleared up. My psoriasis had a flare up but no PA like it was. I am doing better each day and am planning on being in Portland with hopefully all of you for the conference. Hope everyone is doing well.
Talk to you soon,
Debbie

Hi Deb,
Thanks for the update! Congrats on getting approved for disability. :) Getting the support groups up and running sounds like a full time job! Sorry to hear about the issues that your having with your neighbors and with family services. :( Hopefully that will all get sorted out A.S.A.P. We had the pleasure of meeting at CHD. I'm looking forward to seeing you again in Portland.
I'll talk to you soon.
Mike

hi deb,
thank you for the update and congrats on getting approved for disability. i hope all works out well. i wish you the best
try and have a good night all
richard

I'm so happy that your disability application process is finished and ended with a favorable determination. Thanks for sharing your posts through the process to provide the rest of us with guidance and encouragement.
Ann

Hi,
I'm so glad to hear that you got your disability okay now. Such good news. Take care and I hope to meet you in Portland.
Sandy

I have a question. I have read many posts that pertain to disability, but how do you survive until they approve you? Are you still able to work through the process?