It is understood that applying for Social Security Disability can be difficult but, you never know how incompetent they can be until you experience it yourself. During February of 2009 I had contracted pneumonia. Three months later I still have it. Can't shake the darn thing. After doctor visits and x-rays they refer me to a Pulmonologist who makes a diagnosis of Emphysema. Calcified spots were found and medication prescribed. After all, YOU CAN'T BREATH RIGHT!
During this time, every 60 days or so I an Oncologist who takes blood monitoring Multiple Myeloma. A couple of days after my last visit with the Pulmonologist, I called him to ask about the fluid that was built up from my ankles to the tops of my thighs and abdomen; my face bloated like a melon. He recommends going the ER. By the time it is all over I have Congestive Heart Failure, high blood pressure and Amaloidysois; a protein deposited by Multiple Myeloma on my lower heart.
OH! One more thing! I have a diagnosis of being a low to moderate risk for sudden cardiac arrest!
I have been hospitalized only two times this year from heart congestion. Those familiar with all this know what "normal activity" is like. Being in the sun long is a hazard. Because of the uniqueness of my condition, my doctors are going to recommend me to the "Amyloid Treatment and Research Program at Boston University" because there is no more they can do now.
Th insult comes when Social Security determines that "Although you may experience discomfort, the evidence shows you are still able to move about and to use your arms, hands, and legs in a satisfactory manner..."
Read the full page. It is interesting and sad with its misspelling and apparently not following their own guidelines. They forgot the Emphysema and I didn't bother mentioning much about the double herniated disk.
Note on the list of reports there is an entry for a Neurologist; I never saw one. The Pulmonologist at that time was sharing space with a Neurologist and that was explained to them via phone AND email.
End of my RANT!
Where is the Outrage?
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