Posted by: Moderator-JB ®
12/16/2002, 15:26:13
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Joanne:My guess is that you must be willing to TRY to help the condition, however surgery must not fall under that category since I myself have not had any. You might ask the BEBRF office. Judy
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Posted by: Kathy in Oregon ®
12/17/2002, 08:43:53
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I don't think that they can require you to do what?? Submit to things like drugs , etc?? that is a discussion that is supposed to take place between doctor and patient, also outlining any possible side effects!
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Posted by: Kelly Saffell ®
12/17/2002, 11:04:55
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When I went to my hearing, the judge did ask if there were any more treatment options available to me. I told him yes, surgery, but I was not willing to submit to that at this point in my life and my doctor was not recommending it because I was only 30. He said "ok" and that was the end of it.
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Posted by: Kathy in Oregon ®
12/18/2002, 09:49:35
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I was told long ago that surgery was not recommended for me.
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Posted by: Kelly Saffell ®
12/16/2002, 20:01:39
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I haven't had surgery and was approved for SSD. The judge did ask DPS to revoke my license altogether. I went for an interview in March and have never heard from DPS again. So, as it stands, I still have a license with no restrictions - other than the self-imposed!Kelly in Dallas
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Posted by: Ann Doyle ®
12/17/2002, 11:45:36
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Is there a possability that if I have a myectomy, I will loose my driver's license? Ann D
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Posted by: Alan Phair ®
12/19/2002, 12:29:56
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Ann, there is a possiblility for anything in this world, but if anything, getting a Myectomy may help you be able to drive if you cannot already. It certainly in itself would not set off anything that would trigger your getting your license suspended. Don't get paranoid on us now. Remember to think positive. ...Alan
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Posted by: Alan Phair ®
12/16/2002, 21:42:46
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Joanne, while I don't believe that the insurance Company can make someone have a Myectomy or get Botox injections, I would think that they could and probably have used that as a consideration as to whether a person has taken all reasonable means to help improve their condition. On the flip side, the patient can claim as I believe some have that a Myectomy is not a 100% proven success and they do not want to take the risk. My bet is that you would have a far greater chance of getting approved faster if you had the myectomy and got Botox than if you didn't.As for the driving issue, I would just say that it is a possibility that one faces when they claim on their disability that they cannot drive. Again however, the fact that one cannot drive could be the deciding factor in getting a disability so which way should one go? Who knows. ...Alan
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Posted by: Joanne Matuzas ®
12/17/2002, 13:27:35
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Thanks Judy, Kelly and Alan for the additional input. It is helpful
for those heading in these uncharted waters!! Joanne M. San Diego, CA
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Posted by: Kathy in Oregon ®
12/18/2002, 09:53:09
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I would say!! what a scary thought that you would be required to submit to anything without your knowledge or permission! No question is too stupid.
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