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KJ

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posted 11/04/2009, comments (8)

Still Not Diagnosed, But Receiving Disability

Though I still have numerous symptoms, multiple lesions, and at least one active lesion - I still have not been diagnosed with MS. My lumbar puncture came back ok. Since the Veterans Administration was not able to come up with a diagnosis or clear reason why I couldn't deploy to Iraq, I am now sitting in a little trailer about 50 miles south of... Read more Chevron

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Pam1010

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posted 10/30/2009, comments (12)

Any advice on filing for Social Security Disability?

Hi. I was wondering if anyone has any insight into filing for Soc. Sec. Disability. When I saw my neurologist this past Wednes. he advised me to file for disability ASAP. He said he normally didn't do this but he gave me the name of a law firm from which he receives paperwork often and suggested I contact them if I feel like I... Read more Chevron

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Denise Coleman

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posted 09/08/2009, comments (0)

Pet Peeve, Part 2

My last Post was about the lack of curb cuts in Manhattan and the inconvenience that can cause a person who relies on a motorized scooter or wheelchair to get around the city. I hope you found it interesting, and perhaps even a little enjoyable. Today I want to pick up where I left off and tell you what happened when I got to my... Read more Chevron

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Denise Coleman

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posted 09/07/2009, comments (2)

New Pet Peeve!

I have a new pet peeve! Don’t go running, I think you may find this interesting. Those of you who have read my previous emails know that I travel around Manhattan using a motorized scooter and am thrilled that I can maintain a good deal of my independence by doing this. I moved to Manhattan 11 years ago when I could no longer... Read more Chevron

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Denise Coleman

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posted 08/24/2009, comments (3)

An Ever Changing Life

Imagine overcoming many challenges in life to obtain your college degree and begin and build your career to a level of success, only to have to give it all up at an early age because your body won’t work. Many of you reading this have done just this, as have I. And the changes in my life that followed have been difficult and at... Read more Chevron

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