United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

hello,
my name is dawn i was born in a lacrosse wisconsin hospital.
i have erb's palsy.i need some help.
well first of all i dont have a job.
i only went to 3rd grade in school.
and right now im 18teen years of age.
i have only been 18teen for a month.
i have tryed to file for ssi.i think 2 or 3 times.
my mother is the one who signed me up.i was denide every time.
i do have felling in my arm but i can not lift my arm behind my head or anything like that.
the problem i have is?i need to know the best way to do this i'm going to have o figure it out on my own because my mother is on ssi for a learning disability her self.and my father has no idea on how to do this.so i need to find out how to do this.
i never had a job before.
i want to know what would be best to try a lawsuite aginst the doctor or try again for ssi.so if someone can please help me just e-mail me...thank you.

midnight_shadow_storm_sniper@yahoo.com

Hello Dawn,
Welcome. I posted a link to Social Security/SSI Information on the Other Message Board for "Adults With Obstetrical Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries", for Adults and teens in particular. However, everyone is welcome to post on ANY Forum or Message Board.THERE ARE NO DUMB QUESTIONS.

Carolyn J
Adult/LOBPI, 68 & proud of it!


Message was edited by: Carolyn J


Message was edited by: Carolyn J

I would first try to contact your local offices and see about getting an advisor. Someone who can help you understand the process and point you in the right diretion. Explain your situation to them and someone should be able to help you out.
Best of luck to you.