Hi Everyone,
Some of you know I've been in the process of applying for Social Security Disability. Nina helped me a tremendous amount in the last few years when submitting the paperwork. I'd been denied twice and when that happens I can do a third appeal to appear before a judge. I wasn't expecting to even get a date for the hearing until February 2021 (next year!) so I was pleasantly surprised when I got the hearing date in March 2020, and the hearing date was set for today, 617W day, June 17 -- as a *telephone hearing* due to COVID-19. All four people on the call were working from home, including the judge.
The hearing went well and the attorney assigned by the insurance company to represent me believes the judge will grant my request. It could still be denied, but the attorney said the fourth appeal process would be a simple one.
The call started off a little nerve wracking because no one could hear me well, and the official person doing the recording said I was barely audible. The judge was preparing to cancel the phone hearing and switch to in-person... but then I cranked up the mic volume and the official person doing the recording said it was good and we could proceed. Phew! Glad this part of the process is over now, at least ten months ahead of schedule, because who knows when the court house would be opened for in-person hearings.
All for now, Todd "I don't have the voice to sing for the judge" Andrews
Outstanding, Todd! As I think Paul said when they made a trailer announcing one of the many schedule changes during the original run, “ I got a good feeling about this.”
Let us know, and we’ll plan another virtual video celebration!
On Jun 17, 2020, at 6:11 PM, Todd Andrews taa@pobox.com wrote:
Hi Everyone,
Some of you know I've been in the process of applying for Social Security Disability. Nina helped me a tremendous amount in the last few years when submitting the paperwork. I'd been denied twice and when that happens I can do a third appeal to appear before a judge. I wasn't expecting to even get a date for the hearing until February 2021 (next year!) so I was pleasantly surprised when I got the hearing date in March 2020, and the hearing date was set for today, 617W day, June 17 -- as a telephone hearing due to COVID-19. All four people on the call were working from home, including the judge.
The hearing went well and the attorney assigned by the insurance company to represent me believes the judge will grant my request. It could still be denied, but the attorney said the fourth appeal process would be a simple one.
The call started off a little nerve wracking because no one could hear me well, and the official person doing the recording said I was barely audible. The judge was preparing to cancel the phone hearing and switch to in-person... but then I cranked up the mic volume and the official person doing the recording said it was good and we could proceed. Phew! Glad this part of the process is over now, at least ten months ahead of schedule, because who knows when the court house would be opened for in-person hearings.
All for now, Todd "I don't have the voice to sing for the judge" Andrews
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Thanks for the update, Todd. I’m optimistic for you. It is an outdated and bureaucratic process and can be long for some people, but I am glad that your hearing came sooner than expected and I’m sure you presented yourself well, which is a help in these matters. Looking forward to anticipated good news and a celebration.
Nina
From: UTS uts-bounces@starmanet.com On Behalf Of Chuck S Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 6:40 PM To: Under the Stars uts@starmanet.com Subject: Re: [UTS] "The System" -- Commercial Ave Edition
Outstanding, Todd! As I think Paul said when they made a trailer announcing one of the many schedule changes during the original run, “ I got a good feeling about this.”
Let us know, and we’ll plan another virtual video celebration!
On Jun 17, 2020, at 6:11 PM, Todd Andrews <taa@pobox.com mailto:taa@pobox.com > wrote:
Hi Everyone,
Some of you know I've been in the process of applying for Social Security Disability. Nina helped me a tremendous amount in the last few years when submitting the paperwork. I'd been denied twice and when that happens I can do a third appeal to appear before a judge. I wasn't expecting to even get a date for the hearing until February 2021 (next year!) so I was pleasantly surprised when I got the hearing date in March 2020, and the hearing date was set for today, 617W day, June 17 -- as a telephone hearing due to COVID-19. All four people on the call were working from home, including the judge.
The hearing went well and the attorney assigned by the insurance company to represent me believes the judge will grant my request. It could still be denied, but the attorney said the fourth appeal process would be a simple one.
The call started off a little nerve wracking because no one could hear me well, and the official person doing the recording said I was barely audible. The judge was preparing to cancel the phone hearing and switch to in-person... but then I cranked up the mic volume and the official person doing the recording said it was good and we could proceed. Phew! Glad this part of the process is over now, at least ten months ahead of schedule, because who knows when the court house would be opened for in-person hearings.
All for now,
Todd "I don't have the voice to sing for the judge" Andrews
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As Nina said, the process can be long. We're going to all assume you'll prevail unlike my mother who died before being given benefits.
I presume you pointed out that your lack of voice volume is part of your disability, not a problem with the technology.
________________________________ From: UTS uts-bounces@starmanet.com on behalf of Nina M. Pan nmp2@earthlink.net Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 4:28 PM To: 'Under the Stars' uts@starmanet.com Subject: Re: [UTS] "The System" -- Commercial Ave Edition
Thanks for the update, Todd. I’m optimistic for you. It is an outdated and bureaucratic process and can be long for some people, but I am glad that your hearing came sooner than expected and I’m sure you presented yourself well, which is a help in these matters. Looking forward to anticipated good news and a celebration.
Nina
From: UTS uts-bounces@starmanet.com On Behalf Of Chuck S Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 6:40 PM To: Under the Stars uts@starmanet.com Subject: Re: [UTS] "The System" -- Commercial Ave Edition
Outstanding, Todd! As I think Paul said when they made a trailer announcing one of the many schedule changes during the original run, “ I got a good feeling about this.”
Let us know, and we’ll plan another virtual video celebration!
On Jun 17, 2020, at 6:11 PM, Todd Andrews <taa@pobox.commailto:taa@pobox.com> wrote:
Hi Everyone,
Some of you know I've been in the process of applying for Social Security Disability. Nina helped me a tremendous amount in the last few years when submitting the paperwork. I'd been denied twice and when that happens I can do a third appeal to appear before a judge. I wasn't expecting to even get a date for the hearing until February 2021 (next year!) so I was pleasantly surprised when I got the hearing date in March 2020, and the hearing date was set for today, 617W day, June 17 -- as a telephone hearing due to COVID-19. All four people on the call were working from home, including the judge.
The hearing went well and the attorney assigned by the insurance company to represent me believes the judge will grant my request. It could still be denied, but the attorney said the fourth appeal process would be a simple one.
The call started off a little nerve wracking because no one could hear me well, and the official person doing the recording said I was barely audible. The judge was preparing to cancel the phone hearing and switch to in-person... but then I cranked up the mic volume and the official person doing the recording said it was good and we could proceed. Phew! Glad this part of the process is over now, at least ten months ahead of schedule, because who knows when the court house would be opened for in-person hearings.
All for now,
Todd "I don't have the voice to sing for the judge" Andrews
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