An update and an ongoing thanks to all of you.

[JMCKUSICK]

I'm posting this because first and foremost, I want you all to know that I say thank you to all of you every day as I get closer to my hearing and knowing that it's only due to all of your generosity that I still get to have a roof and sheets on my bed at night.

I met briefly with my attorney today and as my hearing approaches, 15 days from today, he said we're in really good shape and that he's very optimistic about our chances.
All of my documentation shows disability with my range of motion reduced to 25% of normal and my disability level at 62% which is more than sufficient to prove my case.

Trust is an important part of hiring an attorney, and him having told me that all of this was going to happen as it has thus far, it's only proper that I have faith in the last part of his prognosis, that this hearing would be where I'd likely succeed.

I'll close just reemphasizing how much your support has and does mean to me and how blessed I am to have received the gift of your love.

Onward to the finish line!

God bless and thank you again,
Love, John

[LoisB]

1. Positive thoughts, positive thoughts, positive thoughts...for success. I am pulling for you John.

[JMCKUSICK]

3. Thank you LoisB,

You and others have been supportive from the very first day, I'll never forget that.

[SheltieLover]

2. Good vibes on the way to you & all involved for an expedient approval!

🙌

[JMCKUSICK]

4. Thank you SheltieLover,

There's always so much love in the kind words you offer.

[SheltieLover]

6. Yw, John

I hate that you have been in this position for so long & I'm hoping for a mega check for back benefits!

[JMCKUSICK]

10. That would so help me start on decent footing.

[SheltieLover]

11. Yes, it will!

[Nanuke]

5. I am beaming positive vibes your way John.

You deserve good news. 15 days and counting. Fingers and toes crossed.

[JMCKUSICK]

8. Thank you Nanuke,

You're another wonderful person who has been there from day one. I can't adequately express how grateful I am.

[hamsterjill]

7. Wishing you all the very best, John.

I hope everything goes expeditiously and smoothly. Sounds like your lawyer has it covered.

[JMCKUSICK]

9. Thank you Hamsterjill,

I just gotta have faith.

[calimary]

12. Please keep us posted as your case proceeds!

You have quite a cheering section here, John, and we’re ALL cheering for YOU!

[JMCKUSICK]

17. Thank you so much Calimary,

your words bring me to tears.

[canetoad]

13. John, wishing you all the best

I don't know if this link will be useful to you. Government departments (both US and here is Au.) have what they call 'Impairment Tables", used as the standard when assessing disability.

It can be helpful to read the table that applies to you, so you know what you are up against. I'll bet your lawyer has already done this but here's the link anyway.
https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/AdultListings.htm

Best of luck John, hang in there.

[JMCKUSICK]

19. Thank you very much Canetoad, I'll look through it.

[chowder66]

14. .....

[JMCKUSICK]

16. Thank you Chowder66

[AllaN01Bear]

15. fingers crossed for thee,

[JMCKUSICK]

25. Thank you AllaN01Bear

[AllaN01Bear]

26. yw.

[MustLoveBeagles]

18. Good luck 🤞

I hope everything works out for you.

[JMCKUSICK]

20. Thank you MustLoveBeagles, I really appreciate your kind wish.

[Niagara]

21. Positive vibes to you, John

[debm55]

22. Good thoughts coming your way, John.

[JMCKUSICK]

23. Thank you so much Debbie, you are such an Angel

[George McGovern]

24. Break The Tape John! Pulling for you.

[JMCKUSICK]

29. Thank you so much George McGovern, I appreciate your kind words.

[Alephy]

27. Good luck, man

[Ilikepurple]

28. Thinking positive thoughts for you

[JMCKUSICK]

32. Thank you Ilikepurple,

[GoodRaisin]

30. Best of luck!

As someone who has lost some of my range of motion I know what a struggle that can be.

[JMCKUSICK]

31. The chronic pain is the worst part, the limitations are mostly manageable

In that I have my roomies help with lots of stuff. Thank God

[GoodRaisin]

33. For sure.

I’m there with you. One day at a time…