When this was changed in the Blue Book it was because two arms were required. Now only one arm is required for bpi to qualify for SSI and SSD.
I had to write an 8 page report to prove I was disabled and could no longer work. I had some nerve trying to retire at 61 after years of compensation and tons of secondary issues! Even after I got it... I did not get the back money. I had to be without pay for 5 months.
Kath robpi/adult
new ssa fact sheet on bpi
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Kath
- Posts: 3242
- Joined: Mon Nov 18, 2002 4:11 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: I am ROBPI, global injury, Horner's Syndrome. No surgery but PT started at 2 weeks old under the direction of New York Hospital. I wore a brace 24/7 for the first 11 months of my life. I've never let my injury be used as an excuse not to do something. I've approach all things, in life, as a challenge. I approach anything new wondering if I can do it. I tried so many things I might never have tried, if I were not obpi. Being OBPI has made me strong, creative, more determined and persistent. I believe that being obpi has given me a very strong sense of humor and compassion for others.
- Location: New York
Re: new ssa fact sheet on bpi
Kath robpi/adult
Kathleen Mallozzi
Kathleen Mallozzi
Re: new ssa fact sheet on bpi
can people tell me do they usually apply for this themselves or use an attorney??
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Carolyn J
- Posts: 3424
- Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
- Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.
My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!
I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
Sharing helps to Heal. HUGS do too. - Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: new ssa fact sheet on bpi
BUMPING UP for New Families.
Carolyn J
LOBPI adult
Carolyn J
LOBPI adult
Carolyn J
Adult LOBPI
Adult LOBPI