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I am reminded of how...um...stupid people can be

I got the transcript today from the Disability Review hearing; some of the answers to their questions, as recorded in my records, make me wonder if they were actually reviewing me. Record: "Is there any evidence of brain trauma" Answer: "NO". REALLY? A Double Sided cerebellar infarction with 2 brain stem strokes, a decompressive craniotomy performed and there is NO EVIDENCE OF BRAIN TRAUMA? In the immortal words of Bugs Bunny, "What a maroon!" Another question: "Is there any evidence of balance problems?" Answer: "NO" What in the world? Another question: "Is there any evidence of memory problems?" Answer: "NO" I'm sorry, but that person could not have looked at my records to make that determination. Question: "Is there any evidence of headaches?" Answer: "NO" At this point, if it were not such a serious situation it would be absolutely laughable. They are going to rate my disability based upon the recommendation of that report and this is what they suggest? I am sorry...but it is pure insanity!

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  1. JaneDecember 25, 2010 at 5:51 PM

    I hope you get your disability started soon.just keep trying!Dont give up.I am following your blog,hope you will my blog too.And remember dont give up! Blessings Jane

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  2. UnknownDecember 27, 2010 at 3:25 AM

    Sounds like they are just denying your claim to get out of paying it! They think they are smart.

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