I wanted to give an update about what is going with Shannon. Below is a text I received from her yesterday. Shannon has to be back down at Jeff tomorrow for yet another procedure, so if possible, please say a prayer or well wishes as she still is in need of them. As soon as I know what is going on I will post an update. I also wanted to thank everyone for the continued support, prayers and well wishes, it really means a lot to Shannon and her family Text from Shannon: Sorry I missed your call, yesterday I was a mess! My hearing was supposed to be yesterday, but lawyer called just after 8am to let me know that the judge called her and cancelled our hearing last minute. She said he never has done that before to her, but that he is sending me for some type of evaluation (most likely psych) cause he feels it will help ensure my case will get a fully favorable decision. I just dont understand how all that has already been submitted isnt enough... My case medical records are about 14 inches thick, Ive provided every single record, report, letter, script change, you name it... Its ALL there! My lawyer said she had never had so much evidence and records for a disability case in her 20+ years of doing disability law, & that my file is like 6x larger than the average. She also felt that if the judge would have just kept my hearing and spent 5 minutes with me, he would have all he needed, and that she has never had a client more deserving of a fully favorable decision than I in all her years. After speaking to many lawyers, there was a reason I chose her... She was a RN before getting into law and primarily handles medical malpractice cases, she rarely take on a disability case unless she knows for certain it is one worth fighting for. Unlike all the other lawyers, she wanted to meet me, interview me and go over my denial before she would decide whether or not she would take my case. I could I was devastated and bawling my eyes out yesterday... Weve waited so long already and just a few hours before my hearing, all the anticipation (hope, relief, etc.) built up that it was finally here just poof gone... Could be up to 3 months till they schedule me the evaluation, then to reschedule my hearing after the judge receives the report another 2-3 months. So till its all said and done, it could be up to another year before I see anything, or best case scenario sometime in summer if they move quickly with everything (which Ive been told rarely happens). We have survived these last 3 years by the grace of God, we were praying so much that my hearing would come and be approved so that at least the financial aspect of all this would be easier for us. Now to find out we may be looking at another year.... I have no clue how were going to do it! Who knows how much longer my landlord will tolerate that we still owe them several months yet of back rent?! Im sure there are people out there who are sick of seeing the fund page still active or the various fundraising events that have been done to help us just barely get by these last 3 years. Its not like my disability check every month would be much, but the extra $800 every month would at least cover my meds, supplies, expenses and help with some groceries every month.... It would at least give us a fighting chance of eventually getting out of this hole that has been impossible with all my never-ending medical issues. Im tired of feeling worthless and burden to everyone I love, especially Richie & the boys... I cant help but feel like I have ruined any chance at a good life for them. Always holding them back now. Having just this 1 thing work out, I think it would at least given me the sense that Im contributing in some way. Anyway, sorry such a long text... Im just a mess and even tho I dont feel much like talking to anyone right now, it feels a little better getting it out and off my chest. Hoping to hear from my lawyer today or tomorrow to find out exactly what this eval is for and why....
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 00:43:38 +0000
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