United Brachial Plexus Network, Inc.

I'm not real sure but I got a letter today stating a favorable decision based on my OBPI and some other stuff combined. It says that with treatment I should get better and have to be reevaluated in 24 months but that I've been disabled since March of 2007. I'm a little confused though cause I was waiting for my hearing which they said would be 14 -18 months.

I guess I need to talk to my lawyer.

Ok. so I talked to my lawyer and got some answers as well and went over the letter a bit better.

Here is the good news ladies and gentlemen. My OBPI was one of the main reasons I got my SSD. They combined that with the problems in my right from carpel tunnel and ulnar nerve damage (even after surgery). There was some other stuff too but it all came down to the OBPI stuff.

So there is hope if you are figting for SSD. Good luck.

Kissy
Glad you have this resolved. There is a code for bpi and we ( UBPN) got it a few years ago. I guess it's time to post the link for those who do not know it. Many SS offices don't seem to be aware of it and also some lawyers are not aware of this change. Nancy and I attended the SS update conference in New York and made a pitch to get a code for bpi injury.

I got mine a few years ago but could not get the main reason. It was bpi combined with other secondary issues. They gave me a hard time and did not recognize that I've been injured since birth because I had to forfeit 5 months pay before I could apply. Hope now with the code it's different.

Here is the code for all those who are not aware of it and are thinking of applying.

https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps10/POMS.NSF/lnx/0424580030

I AM happy for you, Kissy!

Thanks for that link, Kath. We have to rember to post it every so often for Folks.
Carolyn J
LOBPI/72

I'm not very familiar with computers and I know this will probably sound dumb, but is this a web address? When I click on it nothing happens. Is there another way to get this code or is this it?

Congratulations. What this means is that you will get a back check to the date they first found you disabled--2007, you said and review you every 2 years to see if you have improved.
Thanks

momo5,
copy and paste or just type the web address in your browser...
HUGS,
Carolyn J

Did you get to the page yet?

where do you live? ive been applying since 2006 and i live in florida.....i think they determine if someone gets it down here is from a random name selection jar lol