Canada: Fibromyalgia and CPP Disability Benefits
- Jausten
- Carol Wallace
- mare7
- leas
- ackey45
- amschmidt
- amschmidt
- b1hawi53
- b1hawi53
- b1hawi53
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» Carol Wallace - Randy
Are you strictly an advocate for Canadians? I just got all the paperwork together this week for a long term disability in the US. They approvedf short term disability with no problem because, luckily for me, another faculty member was already on long term disability for fibro. But I have already heeded your words - don't fight it myself if they say no.-- posted by Carol Wallace
» mare7 - CPP Stupidity
Leas, the whole CPP process is unfair and exhausting. I've been fighting them for almost 7 years. You've got to remember that you're fighting the "system" here and that you can't do it alone. You need a representative or a lawyer who is familiar with the process. You said that you were refused twice? Did you apply to go before a Tribunal? I'm past that stage. Having been refused at the Tribunal, I am now going before a court and judges to have my final appeal heard in May. Don't give up. That's what they are hoping you'll do. If I can help you at all, let me know. You can email me at mare7@home.com. PS: You don't have to be accepted for CPP in order to apply for the Disability Tax Credit. You can call Revenue Canada and ask them to mail you the form and then have your doctor fill it out for you prior to submitting it to Revenue Canada. Good luck. Mare-- posted by mare7
» leas - Big note of Thanks
Just a big note of thanks to all those who are willing to help. It definitely uplifts the spirit to know one is not alone. I will keep up the fight with CPP as I have the energy, we all know what that's like from day to day. For all of you who are traveling the same path I am, I have found HOPE here amongst friends.-- posted by leas
» amschmidt - Professional CPP advocate
Hello, I operate the Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic in Regina Saskatchewan and have been doing so for three years. I assist all individuals who have been denied CPP and I am well aware of the problems that individuals are having with the government.I have a wealth of information on appealing for benefits when you have FMS. If you require assistance or information please email me at dcac@sk.sympatico.ca
Of note I have handled 122 cases and have an 80% success rate. Please do not give up your fight you just need to understand the rules of the game.
-- posted by amschmidt
» amschmidt - CPP hearing
Hello I am a professional CPP advocate in Regina Saskatchewan. I have been operating the Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic for three hears specifically dealing with CPP disability denials. If you want further information or advice I can be reached by email at dcac@sk.sympatico.ca. Hope I can help Allison-- posted by amschmidt
» b1hawi53 - Applying for CPP Disability
Nov. 29/00Hello,
I would like some help in filling out the CPP disability form. You can advise me on the important sections, and what medical information is critical for the application. I would also appreciate any other advise regarding CPP.
This will be my second application as the first time they believe my fibromyalgia and depression were not severe enough. At present my whole back is so sore and my knees won't take me anywhere. I am also suffering with chronic depression.
Thank you,
Sandra Medford
-- posted by b1hawi53
» b1hawi53 - CPP Disability Application
Hi,I have had fibromyalgia since 1997. I applied for CPP but was turned down because they considered it was not severe enough. I am going to reapply and I could do with some help regarding the information to fill in. I also suffer with chronic depression, MVA back injuries upper and lower, carpal tunnel, high blood pressure I have not been able to work since finishing college in 1997. I was involved in 3 MVA,December 1995, 1997 and 1998. I have had no income since 1998 and am financially strapped. This has caused a breakdown in my marriage and my family life. I would also appreciate any information regarding a CPP Disability Advocate in Toronto or Mississauga.
Thank you
Sandra Medford
-- posted by b1hawi53
» b1hawi53 - Applying for CPP Disability
Nov. 29/00Hello,
I would like some help in filling out the CPP disability form. You can advise me on the important sections, and what medical information is critical for the application. I would also appreciate any other advise regarding CPP.
Thank you,
Sandra Medford
-- posted by b1hawi53
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