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OldBaldy1701E

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17. I wish I had such connections, but I am less than a blip on any politician's radar.

Reply to Grasswire2 (Reply #6)

Fri Jul 14, 2023, 05:19 PM

Jul 2023

So I doubt any would give me the time of day. Thanks for the suggestion though. Who knows, such a channel might open.

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Social Security told me to fuck off.... again... [View all] OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 OP

Please have a free consultation with a SSDI lawyer XanaDUer2 Jul 2023 #1

I am on my second. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 #25

Social security is based on your and employer's contributions. GreenWave Jul 2023 #2

It appears that the OP is seeking to be classified for disability. TexasTowelie Jul 2023 #4

Yes, it does. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 #26

This is a myth. You maximize nothing by waiting. Jirel Jul 2023 #9

Exception to the "rule" here. GreenWave Jul 2023 #11

I assume you are applying for SS disability Farmer-Rick Jul 2023 #3

My first attempt was in a red state. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 #24

Well, the states are now in deny mode, even if you are in a blue state. Farmer-Rick Jul 2023 #28

TN was the red state I was living in at the time. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 #32

I know, TN has a 40% approval rate of initial application Farmer-Rick Jul 2023 #33

SS has nothing to do with your credit rating.... as a previous poster mentioned walkingman Jul 2023 #5

I have not worked in ten years. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 #14

Are you presently drawing SS? walkingman Jul 2023 #16

Negative. I receive nothing from anyone. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 #18

I am aware of that. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 #27

My U.S. senator broke through the red tape and obtained disability designation for my daughter. Grasswire2 Jul 2023 #6

I wish I had such connections, but I am less than a blip on any politician's radar. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 #17

You walk into any congressional local office and ask for constituent services. 3Hotdogs Jul 2023 #19

no, no, don't think that way. Grasswire2 Jul 2023 #22

Youtube will educate you on Beachnutt Jul 2023 #7

It's not clear what benefits you are being denied Fiendish Thingy Jul 2023 #8

It was for Disability. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 #15

Here are some of the issues - walkingman Jul 2023 #20

Okay. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author Farmer-Rick Jul 2023 #29

Sorry... Let me clarify... OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 #10

I am sorry to hear about that. GreenWave Jul 2023 #12

No apology necessary. I was vague due to blinding rage. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 #13

If you trust your 2nd lawyer, appeal Farmer-Rick Jul 2023 #30

Great advice XanaDUer2 Jul 2023 #31

I'm totally screwed that way too. hunter Jul 2023 #23

Please slow down kozar Jul 2023 #34

So, here is why I am so upset about this. OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 #35

An Update... of sorts... OldBaldy1701E Jul 2023 #36