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Akoto

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66. How exactly do you want disability spending to be 'moderated?'

Reply to mike978 (Reply #50)

Tue Apr 2, 2013, 10:55 PM

Apr 2013

As it is, we're already living well below poverty levels, especially if we're on SSI.

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On Being Disabled [View all] Akoto Apr 2013 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author freshwest Apr 2013 #1

My brother just got SSI duffyduff Apr 2013 #2

Very true. It is extremely important to stay on top of the doctor/records. Akoto Apr 2013 #4

There isn't anything that can be done about my brother duffyduff Apr 2013 #7

I can relate. Akoto Apr 2013 #8

The person I talked with from SS basically said they are looking for anything unusual duffyduff Apr 2013 #11

Thanks for sharing your story with us. undeterred Apr 2013 #3

This might help you contact Alan Grayson, since he posts here. :) M0rpheus Apr 2013 #5

Familiar with "invisible illness" KT2000 Apr 2013 #6

invisible cancer sigmasix Apr 2013 #76

Spare yourself KT2000 Apr 2013 #77

K&R Starry Messenger Apr 2013 #9

Thank you so much for posting this. thucythucy Apr 2013 #10

I agree mike978 Apr 2013 #49

Brilliant writing, Akoto Iwillnevergiveup Apr 2013 #12

K&R nt Zorra Apr 2013 #13

That was my post and I apologize for it being a little too heavy on the "scamming" aspect. brewens Apr 2013 #14

Backs are a sore point with me. Literally. Ms. Toad Apr 2013 #16

until one experiences extreme back pain riverbendviewgal Apr 2013 #42

I have a neck spasm that does that to me - Ms. Toad Apr 2013 #44

I am retired so I don't have a financial problem riverbendviewgal Apr 2013 #48

If the economy didn't suck so much, many disabled would be working TexasBushwhacker Apr 2013 #21

Scamming = Sen McCain n/t kickysnana Apr 2013 #24

Aside from the rest of your bs, whatever system you are in is not Social Security Disability Bluenorthwest Apr 2013 #29

That ruling came from my state L&I. I work with lifting restrictions. I'm brewens Apr 2013 #65

So you are comparing apples to oranges when comparing your situation with the OP's for your was a Bluenorthwest Apr 2013 #68

I am fighting a similar battle, Mr.Pain Apr 2013 #15

Welcome to DU. progressoid Apr 2013 #22

Best of luck with all of this thucythucy Apr 2013 #32

It's hard for me to accurately imagine what you're going through. No Vested Interest Apr 2013 #60

There are a lot of people worse off than me. Mr.Pain Apr 2013 #80

Drugs are bad, no doubt, but as a wise friend No Vested Interest Apr 2013 #81

Asoluteley not Mr.Pain Apr 2013 #83

I got SSI in two weeks GiveMeFreedom Apr 2013 #17

I am so sorry, I wish you much strength and courage Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #36

k&r liberal_at_heart Apr 2013 #18

You're very eloquent -- Thank you for your posts Hekate Apr 2013 #19

K&R & thank you. Kurovski Apr 2013 #20

Akoto,I salute thee DonCoquixote Apr 2013 #23

Both you and Akoto are so eloquent in sharing your story... OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #26

Thanks DonCoquixote Apr 2013 #30

Thanks for sharing grantcart Apr 2013 #33

yes yes yes Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #37

K&R n/t OneGrassRoot Apr 2013 #25

Many Of Us Can Relate grilled onions Apr 2013 #27

You must be an amazingly strong person. bunnies Apr 2013 #43

If I Had Had A Crystal Ball.. grilled onions Apr 2013 #46

Re: How do you deal with it Akoto Apr 2013 #47

shame. bunnies Apr 2013 #53

I'm disabled madokie Apr 2013 #28

Invisible disabilities pipi_k Apr 2013 #31

Thanks for sharing grantcart Apr 2013 #34

re:On Being Disabled allan01 Apr 2013 #35

You are entitled to your opinion mike978 Apr 2013 #50

and if the bloody ss cap was removed DonCoquixote Apr 2013 #55

I agree with the idea of removing the SS cap mike978 Apr 2013 #57

prevention does not remove cure DonCoquixote Apr 2013 #62

Are you really equating Ms. Toad Apr 2013 #63

I have read all of the comments mike978 Apr 2013 #69

You didn't pay much attention to the comments Ms. Toad Apr 2013 #72

I did read the comments mike978 Apr 2013 #74

I wrote a long response last night - Ms. Toad Apr 2013 #84

How exactly do you want disability spending to be 'moderated?' Akoto Apr 2013 #66

The growth moderated mike978 Apr 2013 #75

K&R! Voice for Peace Apr 2013 #38

Share with your Congressperson anyways One_Life_To_Give Apr 2013 #39

Absolutely!! Talk to your Congress Person and you will be surprised at their speed in acting! AtheistDragon Apr 2013 #73

K&R. cliffordu Apr 2013 #40

i am so sorry you have so much pain. riverbendviewgal Apr 2013 #41

I have a more obvious disability Malone Apr 2013 #45

A Lifetime of Hiding My Disability otohara Apr 2013 #51

I feel guilty at how fast I was granted disability under SSI... WCGreen Apr 2013 #52

I thank you for sharing this. mwooldri Apr 2013 #54

You have the same condition as a friend of mine. Sirveri Apr 2013 #56

Ah, yes. The cushion. My constant companion. Akoto Apr 2013 #59

So true Rider3 Apr 2013 #58

Chronic Fatigue... Kalidurga Apr 2013 #61

Invisible.. undergroundpanther Apr 2013 #64

I wish you well, but I have some questions. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #67

You're asking for answers way above my head, truthfully. Akoto Apr 2013 #71

You make a great point that the disabled don't always appear that way. OnionPatch Apr 2013 #70

I know how you feel, in a way. Akoto Apr 2013 #78

No, it's not that bad. OnionPatch Apr 2013 #79

I'd try to not think that way. The mind has such a powerful influence. Akoto Apr 2013 #82

A kick for more readability. N/t Akoto Apr 2013 #85