Group: alt.social-security-disability
From: barbarajfn@newsguy.com (Barbara Needham)
Date: Monday, February 18, 2008 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: just a update

DrFeelgoodWA wrote:

> "Relayer" wrote in message
> news:5aa5aea0-58dd-4b87-8d97-0d176bc98614@...
> On Feb 17, 1:14?pm, Psal...@ (Gina May) wrote:
> > No SSI for me. ? I was told last week they approved me but then they
> > wanted to tell me later I was not approved. ? even after they went
> > thru
> > what I would be paid monthly. ? once they got the income info then
> > they
> > said I was not qualified for SSI. ?
> > My old claim is still in apeals council. ?so I have 2 things going
> > for.
> > the appeals council is still in review and the other thing is once I
> > do
> > leave here if and when that is I will get SSI.
> >
> > but leaving is the part that is the problem. Hope that all is doing
> > well
> > and I appreciate your prayers.. praying for u as well. ? "Gi
>
> * I am confused. I though you were approved for SSDI, not SSI. Do you
> * mean SSI in addition to SSDI? The only thing that could knock you
> out
> * of that is an SSDI income level or asset level, which I don't think
> * you can appeal. You income and assets are what they are.
>
> * Or are you talking just SSI alone? What do you mean "when you leave
> * here" you will qualify?
>
>
> Her SSDI is still undergoing the appeal process. She was approved on
> the new application for SSI only but is not financially qualified
> while living with her abuser because he earns too much for SSI.
>
> Update: Abuser moved out today after yet another argument. I advised
> Gina to get a protective order so she has a paper verification to
> present to the SSA and other aid sources to prove he is gone and his
> income with him. He has sole control of the bank account.
>
> She will still no doubt have to move in the near future as it's
> doubtful abuser would or could prevent foreclosure on her home, and he
> may try to force her to move the mobile home off of his property.
>
> Daily prayers are in order for Gina that she receives the help she
> needs and that her SSDI appeal goes swiftly and in her favor. She has
> no transportation and live sort of out in the boonies so also needs
> others in her area to open their hearts and give her rides to
> appointments and places she needs to get to.

Thanks for keeping up with her Mike. I hope you have another way to
contact her if she gets put out of range of her computer...