To All,

Thanks again for all the responses. Ed, thanks for the information regarding Social Security. As I mentioned in my last post, I applied for disability for my dad over the internet. Quite a long drawn application. Anyway, I had to print a signature page and 15 copies of a form to release medical records. I was then instructed to bring in the signed forms to my local Social Security Office. After taking a number and waiting my turn. I was told that they couldn't download the info from the net, due to computer problems nationwide that week. Was told to make an appointment. I really wanted to get this thing done now. So I decided to wait to speak with someone. Was told it would be awhile, since I did not have an appointment. I went home, since I only live 5 minutes away. I grabbed every medical folder I have on file. All of you know how much paper work in generated by this disease. I put all the folders in a huge box and returned to Social Security. There I sat all afternoon with this big box on my lap. Finally, after 4 hours, my turn. The woman has helpful. I was so happy that I had my box of info. Had to refer back often. She also spoke to my father by phone to complete the application. So glad that the application process is at least started. Lorie, thanks for your reply also. A little hope and inspiration go a long way. I wanted to talk to the doctors about the tubes for the ear, but then the last CT happened. I will just postpone that conversation to a later date. Will post update after Wednesday's doctor's appointment. Thanks again and God Bless!!!


VickieM