http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=12966&mediaType=blog&sortType=recent All new blogs on The Disability Digest Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:09:17 GMT Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:09:17 GMT support@thedisabilitydigest.com (dshkickapp) support@thedisabilitydigest.com (dshkickapp) KickApps Feed Builder 2009-11-20T21:09:17Z 287 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=12966&sortType=recent 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Contest-Entry-fo-SBI/BLOG/1504826/12966.html What I understand about Site Build It and How To Start an internet business The letters C T P M unlock the secrets to Site Build It. C stands for content.  First one has to brain storm, gather the right data, analyze it with the tools from SBI and make the decision that evidence from the software is going to be most successful.  B V3 tools help brainstorm one’s initial seed word.  (These tools are concept finders and sequentially filter some of the input to create a selling concept.) These tools involve hosting, domain name videos /instructor/ updating help forums. )  B V3 is a process oriented key word tool.  Site Build It started with seventy modules and B V 3 adds ten modules. This portion of the tools are said to be great money makers. T stands for Traffic. C-T is the most important part of the SBI program.  Apparently Site Build It helps direct traffic to one’s site based on the integrity of one’s content and meaning real information from the builder and  people who are really interested in the content.  SBI tells one how to optimize the business through a component of its soft ware. One submits the site through a document called a site map xml file.  SBI automatically gets one listed at site engines and turns free traffic into business. SBI reports on how each page ranks for one’s keyword at each engine. If certain pages are not rating well, SBI tells one in simple language what to do to rank it higher. It also tracks spider visits and checks page indexing. The soft ware produces traffic stats to help one see where one ranks and click analysis also. Apparently this part of the soft ware is easy to understand, with a useful functional format. SBI sites are compatible with Google and free Google analytics.  Click analysis is unique. Critical information is available and about visitors who click into and out of one’s site, offering vital insight into user behavior and how to increase visitor monetization.  Basically one has to create content that is going to popular with many people and then direct traffic to one’s web site based on common interest.  Directing traffic to the web site is preparation for monetization or pre-sell.  P is pre-sell. This is a period of time in which people come to one’s web site and develop trust and confidence.  One gets targeted because people like you and your content.  Pre-sold traffic is the population that will bring income or monetize one’s web site.  What people are going to like is a professional reliable site.  When one consistently updates their site and presents professional formatting for the content then trust building is enhanced.  The content has to be original and not plagiarized web pages. Monetization involves an exchange of services and goods for money.  It can be easily done through Pay Pal or Click Bank. Content 2.0 is the soft ware that resembles Face Book, Twitter, and My Space.  It is interactive and yet the business owner filters the content.  When people are excited by the content they naturally want to contribute and interact with what attracts them.  According to people familiar with its use such interaction contributes several hundreds of pages to one’s web site.  It is at this point that the business is running itself because people of one’s caliber are writing the content. One does not need to use Ad Sense because the green part of the Google page is going to be where the ratings are and the advertisement of one’s seed words. I believe that Site Build It helps one brain storm the seed word with a search engine of one’s own or teaches one how to do so with pre existing search engines.  When one sees the number of clicks in the last half hour on a web site one knows how popular one’s idea is going to be.  On the other hand if there are  too high a number of clicks next to the seed word then one has picked a topic that is too general.  So when one uses words that people click on frequently then one can determine how to select words that are going to demonstrate the content in one’s own unique manner.   I have not tried to do it yet.  I also do not know what interests me other than to get out of my friggin depressive episodes and learn to cope with them and not shape my reality with beliefs that do not improve the quality of life. One day I tried Google but then looked at the expense and returned the goods and cancelled.  I would like to do a site for people who have given us so much and yet suffered from major depressive disorder.  Van Gogh comes to mind but there are many modern novelists and ordinry people of less fame and misforturne that daily contribute to the quality of our lives that we enjoy and  they remain strangers. I would like to use the we are unified with a common cause to accentruate the positive at the same time provide clear links to mood disorders in my research.  I also am a person who will find solutions that have worked for me and countless others to get well and to cope with the rough times.  The first thing that comes to mind is a day of remission is a day that I can tell you that I write a list of everything I like to do as I am free to recall all of it and then suggest you do the same for those times when mood closes the access to our own resources for creating well-being and happiness. What I understand about Site Build It and How To Start an internet business The letters C T P M unlock the secrets to Site Build It. C stands for content.  First one has to brain storm, gather the right data, analyze it with the tools from SBI and make the decision that evidence from the software is going to be most successful.  B V3 tools help brainstorm one’s initial seed word.  (These tools are concept finders and sequentially filter some of the input to create a selling concept.) These tools involve hosting, domain name videos /instructor/ updating help forums. )  B V3 is a process oriented key word tool.  Site Build It started with seventy modules and B V 3 adds ten modules. This portion of the tools are said to be great money makers. T stands for Traffic. C-T is the most important part of the SBI program.  Apparently Site Build It helps direct traffic to one’s site based on the integrity of one’s content and meaning real information from the builder and  people who are really interested in the content.  SBI tells one how to optimize the business through a component of its soft ware. One submits the site through a document called a site map xml file.  SBI automatically gets one listed at site engines and turns free traffic into business. SBI reports on how each page ranks for one’s keyword at each engine. If certain pages are not rating well, SBI tells one in simple language what to do to rank it higher. It also tracks spider visits and checks page indexing. The soft ware produces traffic stats to help one see where one ranks and click analysis also. Apparently this part of the soft ware is easy to understand, with a useful functional format. SBI sites are compatible with Google and free Google analytics.  Click analysis is unique. Critical information is available and about visitors who click into and out of one’s site, offering vital insight into user behavior and how to increase visitor monetization.  Basically one has to create content that is going to popular with many people and then direct traffic to one’s web site based on common interest.  Directing traffic to the web site is preparation for monetization or pre-sell.  P is pre-sell. This is a period of time in which people come to one’s web site and develop trust and confidence.  One gets targeted because people like you and your content.  Pre-sold traffic is the population that will bring income or monetize one’s web site.  What people are going to like is a professional reliable site.  When one consistently updates their site and presents professional formatting for the content then trust building is enhanced.  The content has to be original and not plagiarized web pages. Monetization involves an exchange of services and goods for money.  It can be easily done through Pay Pal or Click Bank. Content 2.0 is the soft ware that resembles Face Book, Twitter, and My Space.  It is interactive and yet the business owner filters the content.  When people are excited by the content they naturally want to contribute and interact with what attracts them.  According to people familiar with its use such interaction contributes several hundreds of pages to one’s web site.  It is at this point that the business is running itself because people of one’s caliber are writing the content. One does not need to use Ad Sense because the green part of the Google page is going to be where the ratings are and the advertisement of one’s seed words. I believe that Site Build It helps one brain storm the seed word with a search engine of one’s own or teaches one how to do so with pre existing search engines.  When one sees the number of clicks in the last half hour on a web site one knows how popular one’s idea is going to be.  On the other hand if there are  too high a number of clicks next to the seed word then one has picked a topic that is too general.  So when one uses words that people click on frequently then one can determine how to select words that are going to demonstrate the content in one’s own unique manner.   I have not tried to do it yet.  I also do not know what interests me other than to get out of my friggin depressive episodes and learn to cope with them and not shape my reality with beliefs that do not improve the quality of life. One day I tried Google but then looked at the expense and returned the goods and cancelled.  I would like to do a site for people who have given us so much and yet suffered from major depressive disorder.  Van Gogh comes to mind but there are many modern novelists and ordinry people of less fame and misforturne that daily contribute to the quality of our lives that we enjoy and  they remain strangers. I would like to use the we are unified with a common cause to accentruate the positive at the same time provide clear links to mood disorders in my research.  I also am a person who will find solutions that have worked for me and countless others to get well and to cope with the rough times.  The first thing that comes to mind is a day of remission is a day that I can tell you that I write a list of everything I like to do as I am free to recall all of it and then suggest you do the same for those times when mood closes the access to our own resources for creating well-being and happiness. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:09:17 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Contest-Entry-fo-SBI/BLOG/1504826/12966.html lvahle1 2009-11-20T21:09:17Z Disabilities The Disability Digest What I understand about Site Build It and How To Start an internet business The letters C T P M unlock the secrets to Site Build It. C stands for content.  First one has to brain storm, gather the right data, analyze it with the tools from SBI and make the decision that evidence from the software is going to be most successful.  B V3 tools help brainstorm one’s initial seed word.  (These tools are concept finders and sequentially filter some of the input to create a selling concept.) These tools involve hosting, domain name videos /instructor/ updating help forums. )  B V3 is a process oriented key word tool.  Site Build It started with seventy modules and B V 3 adds ten modules. This portion of the tools are said to be great money makers. T stands for Traffic. C-T is the most important part of the SBI program.  Apparently Site Build It helps direct traffic to one’s site based on the integrity of one’s content and meaning real information from the builder and  people who are really interested in the content.  SBI tells one how to optimize the business through a component of its soft ware. One submits the site through a document called a site map xml file.  SBI automatically gets one listed at site engines and turns free traffic into business. SBI reports on how each page ranks for one’s keyword at each engine. If certain pages are not rating well, SBI tells one in simple language what to do to rank it higher. It also tracks spider visits and checks page indexing. The soft ware produces traffic stats to help one see where one ranks and click analysis also. Apparently this part of the soft ware is easy to understand, with a useful functional format. SBI sites are compatible with Google and free Google analytics.  Click analysis is unique. Critical information is available and about visitors who click into and out of one’s site, offering vital insight into user behavior and how to increase visitor monetization.  Basically one has to create content that is going to popular with many people and then direct traffic to one’s web site based on common interest.  Directing traffic to the web site is preparation for monetization or pre-sell.  P is pre-sell. This is a period of time in which people come to one’s web site and develop trust and confidence.  One gets targeted because people like you and your content.  Pre-sold traffic is the population that will bring income or monetize one’s web site.  What people are going to like is a professional reliable site.  When one consistently updates their site and presents professional formatting for the content then trust building is enhanced.  The content has to be original and not plagiarized web pages. Monetization involves an exchange of services and goods for money.  It can be easily done through Pay Pal or Click Bank. Content 2.0 is the soft ware that resembles Face Book, Twitter, and My Space.  It is interactive and yet the business owner filters the content.  When people are excited by the content they naturally want to contribute and interact with what attracts them.  According to people familiar with its use such interaction contributes several hundreds of pages to one’s web site.  It is at this point that the business is running itself because people of one’s caliber are writing the content. One does not need to use Ad Sense because the green part of the Google page is going to be where the ratings are and the advertisement of one’s seed words. I believe that Site Build It helps one brain storm the seed word with a search engine of one’s own or teaches one how to do so with pre existing search engines.  When one sees the number of clicks in the last half hour on a web site one knows how popular one’s idea is going to be.  On the other hand if there are  too high a number of clicks next to the seed word then one has picked a topic that is too general.  So when one uses words that people click on frequently then one can determine how to select words that are going to demonstrate the content in one’s own unique manner.   I have not tried to do it yet.  I also do not know what interests me other than to get out of my friggin depressive episodes and learn to cope with them and not shape my reality with beliefs that do not improve the quality of life. One day I tried Google but then looked at the expense and returned the goods and cancelled.  I would like to do a site for people who have given us so much and yet suffered from major depressive disorder.  Van Gogh comes to mind but there are many modern novelists and ordinry people of less fame and misforturne that daily contribute to the quality of our lives that we enjoy and  they remain strangers. I would like to use the we are unified with a common cause to accentruate the positive at the same time provide clear links to mood disorders in my research.  I also am a person who will find solutions that have worked for me and countless others to get well and to cope with the rough times.  The first thing that comes to mind is a day of remission is a day that I can tell you that I write a list of everything I like to do as I am free to recall all of it and then suggest you do the same for those times when mood closes the access to our own resources for creating well-being and happiness. disabilities nonadult false Contest Entry fo SBI text blog disabilities 1 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=13929842&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_C.jpg false 0 0 1504826 13929842 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Vocational-Rehab-Cheated/BLOG/1503394/12966.html I have worked with Vocational Rehabilitation in two states now. Vocational Rehabilitation paid for 3 masters degrees in seminary, and equipment as well in Louisiana. The counselor was proactive in getting me help to finish school. I was able to do 3 degrees because of how I took my classes, working on all of them at the same time, while waiting for some that I needed to be offered again. As it came up, I didn't have work until the end of the semester when I received my Master of Divinity in Psychology and Counseling. In the next semester I took classes that allowed me to also graduate with a MACE (Master of Arts in Christian Education - emphasis in social work) and a MAMFC (Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling). Vocational Rehabilitation will bend rules if it sees a good reason. This made me more qualified, though I had almost no job experience other than volunteer and internships. The primary reason for their willingness was that since I would be working for 3 months at least, the case could be successfully closed. Unless the client successfully holds a job for 3 months the federal government doesn't reimburse the state for the money that they spent on that client. That little known/mentioned fact is a big motivator for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors. If the client doesn't  hold that job for at least 3 months as a result of vocational rehabilitation's efforts, they are not reimbursed.That is true in Alabama as well, and in other states where my counselor has worked as a vocational rehabilitation counselor. When I got the ticket to work papers from SSDI, and the urging to call the number on the paper, I felt a little uneasy. Because I was used to working through Vocational Rehabilitation, the contrast between the number they urged me to call to get work, and the tag "or call Vocational Rehabilitation for an appointment" set off a warning bell for me. I called my counselor, and did have to wait for him to call me back. He asked me if I had called the number that SSDI sent on the form, I told him honestly that I don't trust the government after working with them so long. I wanted to talk to him before doing anything. It turns out that those firms are private businesses trying to find you a handicapped job. You might find the job quicker, and regardless, if you need equipment and services, they will call vocational rehab to foot the bill. As Vocational Rehab has state employees responsible for finding you a handicapped job, they do not get credit for successfully placing you in a job and do not get the funds back from the federal government. As is mentioned in the segment about SSDI, that is a federal program. As such, they try to keep the money in their hands. Depending on how things play out, it is still possible for Vocational Rehab to get some of their money IF due to our changing disability they spend money so that we may continue in the job.For this reason I strongly urge people to go through Vocational Rehab. Each time the state department spends money and the federal government doesn't reimburse them, they have less money to help us out. It may be someone else affected because of lesser funds available, or it might be you after you get that job. If your disability changes and you need more help to keep the job; the money might not be available. I've been researching this since 1993 when I first got the help. I'm blessed with a counselor who would help no matter the circumstances; but people getting jobs without going through Vocational Rehab limit the funds that he can get approved. He still gets paid; but Les gets steamed about the ones who he cannot help due to government smoke and mirrors. I have worked with Vocational Rehabilitation in two states now. Vocational Rehabilitation paid for 3 masters degrees in seminary, and equipment as well in Louisiana. The counselor was proactive in getting me help to finish school. I was able to do 3 degrees because of how I took my classes, working on all of them at the same time, while waiting for some that I needed to be offered again. As it came up, I didn't have work until the end of the semester when I received my Master of Divinity in Psychology and Counseling. In the next semester I took classes that allowed me to also graduate with a MACE (Master of Arts in Christian Education - emphasis in social work) and a MAMFC (Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling). Vocational Rehabilitation will bend rules if it sees a good reason. This made me more qualified, though I had almost no job experience other than volunteer and internships. The primary reason for their willingness was that since I would be working for 3 months at least, the case could be successfully closed. Unless the client successfully holds a job for 3 months the federal government doesn't reimburse the state for the money that they spent on that client. That little known/mentioned fact is a big motivator for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors. If the client doesn't  hold that job for at least 3 months as a result of vocational rehabilitation's efforts, they are not reimbursed.That is true in Alabama as well, and in other states where my counselor has worked as a vocational rehabilitation counselor. When I got the ticket to work papers from SSDI, and the urging to call the number on the paper, I felt a little uneasy. Because I was used to working through Vocational Rehabilitation, the contrast between the number they urged me to call to get work, and the tag "or call Vocational Rehabilitation for an appointment" set off a warning bell for me. I called my counselor, and did have to wait for him to call me back. He asked me if I had called the number that SSDI sent on the form, I told him honestly that I don't trust the government after working with them so long. I wanted to talk to him before doing anything. It turns out that those firms are private businesses trying to find you a handicapped job. You might find the job quicker, and regardless, if you need equipment and services, they will call vocational rehab to foot the bill. As Vocational Rehab has state employees responsible for finding you a handicapped job, they do not get credit for successfully placing you in a job and do not get the funds back from the federal government. As is mentioned in the segment about SSDI, that is a federal program. As such, they try to keep the money in their hands. Depending on how things play out, it is still possible for Vocational Rehab to get some of their money IF due to our changing disability they spend money so that we may continue in the job.For this reason I strongly urge people to go through Vocational Rehab. Each time the state department spends money and the federal government doesn't reimburse them, they have less money to help us out. It may be someone else affected because of lesser funds available, or it might be you after you get that job. If your disability changes and you need more help to keep the job; the money might not be available. I've been researching this since 1993 when I first got the help. I'm blessed with a counselor who would help no matter the circumstances; but people getting jobs without going through Vocational Rehab limit the funds that he can get approved. He still gets paid; but Les gets steamed about the ones who he cannot help due to government smoke and mirrors. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:44:48 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Vocational-Rehab-Cheated/BLOG/1503394/12966.html Chaplain_John 2009-11-20T04:44:48Z SSDI Information and Support The Disability Digest I have worked with Vocational Rehabilitation in two states now. Vocational Rehabilitation paid for 3 masters degrees in seminary, and equipment as well in Louisiana. The counselor was proactive in getting me help to finish school. I was able to do 3 degrees because of how I took my classes, working on all of them at the same time, while waiting for some that I needed to be offered again. As it came up, I didn't have work until the end of the semester when I received my Master of Divinity in Psychology and Counseling. In the next semester I took classes that allowed me to also graduate with a MACE (Master of Arts in Christian Education - emphasis in social work) and a MAMFC (Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling). Vocational Rehabilitation will bend rules if it sees a good reason. This made me more qualified, though I had almost no job experience other than volunteer and internships. The primary reason for their willingness was that since I would be working for 3 months at least, the case could be successfully closed. Unless the client successfully holds a job for 3 months the federal government doesn't reimburse the state for the money that they spent on that client. That little known/mentioned fact is a big motivator for Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors. If the client doesn't  hold that job for at least 3 months as a result of vocational rehabilitation's efforts, they are not reimbursed.That is true in Alabama as well, and in other states where my counselor has worked as a vocational rehabilitation counselor. When I got the ticket to work papers from SSDI, and the urging to call the number on the paper, I felt a little uneasy. Because I was used to working through Vocational Rehabilitation, the contrast between the number they urged me to call to get work, and the tag "or call Vocational Rehabilitation for an appointment" set off a warning bell for me. I called my counselor, and did have to wait for him to call me back. He asked me if I had called the number that SSDI sent on the form, I told him honestly that I don't trust the government after working with them so long. I wanted to talk to him before doing anything. It turns out that those firms are private businesses trying to find you a handicapped job. You might find the job quicker, and regardless, if you need equipment and services, they will call vocational rehab to foot the bill. As Vocational Rehab has state employees responsible for finding you a handicapped job, they do not get credit for successfully placing you in a job and do not get the funds back from the federal government. As is mentioned in the segment about SSDI, that is a federal program. As such, they try to keep the money in their hands. Depending on how things play out, it is still possible for Vocational Rehab to get some of their money IF due to our changing disability they spend money so that we may continue in the job.For this reason I strongly urge people to go through Vocational Rehab. Each time the state department spends money and the federal government doesn't reimburse them, they have less money to help us out. It may be someone else affected because of lesser funds available, or it might be you after you get that job. If your disability changes and you need more help to keep the job; the money might not be available. I've been researching this since 1993 when I first got the help. I'm blessed with a counselor who would help no matter the circumstances; but people getting jobs without going through Vocational Rehab limit the funds that he can get approved. He still gets paid; but Les gets steamed about the ones who he cannot help due to government smoke and mirrors. funding, limitting resources, scam, ssdi information and support, vocational rehab nonadult false Vocational Rehab Cheated text blog funding,limitting resources,scam,ssdi information and support,vocational rehab 8 1 5.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4612850&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/12966/photos/PHOTO_2461214_12966_4612850_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 1503394 4612850 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Affordable-Insurance-for-Uninsurable/BLOG/1503325/12966.html I've gotten a lot of good information from the various posts, yet noted one statement in the low cost/no cost medical care and medication. President Clinton signed into law in 1998 that every state has to provide coverage opportunity for those who are uninsurable. Apparently there's some wriggle room as Arizona and Florida don't have it, along with 15 other states.. If you follow the links to the source article you will find a link to the state insurance programs, and the contact numbers. I'll add that link at the end of this blog The premium in Alabama is outrageous ($499/month for individual coverage, medication $299/month) yet I get the same coverage as state employees. In looking this up I also found several other options at this address: http://ezinearticles.com/?Finally-a-Legitimate-Defined-Benefit-Health-Insurance-Option-For-the-Uninsurable!&id=1392633. If two people (usually a husband and wife) form a s-Corp (small corporation) they can purchase a group policy for a reasonable rate, in spite of the fact that there are only 2 of them. Several options are mentioned in this article. Several links with more information are available through this site. I stumbled on this information accidentally. I was looking for the link describing the required state policies and found this second site. Each state sets up it's own insurance guidelines. In my case, a State Farm agent knew of the policy (Alabama Health Insurance Policy) and I got in touch with them. I had to use my Cobra until it ran out, then apply to AHIP within 60 days. If someone misses that window, they are no longer eligible. Check on the link above though. It appears to open a large number of windows for us. http://www.naschip.org/states_pools.htm   I've gotten a lot of good information from the various posts, yet noted one statement in the low cost/no cost medical care and medication. President Clinton signed into law in 1998 that every state has to provide coverage opportunity for those who are uninsurable. Apparently there's some wriggle room as Arizona and Florida don't have it, along with 15 other states.. If you follow the links to the source article you will find a link to the state insurance programs, and the contact numbers. I'll add that link at the end of this blog The premium in Alabama is outrageous ($499/month for individual coverage, medication $299/month) yet I get the same coverage as state employees. In looking this up I also found several other options at this address: http://ezinearticles.com/?Finally-a-Legitimate-Defined-Benefit-Health-Insurance-Option-For-the-Uninsurable!&id=1392633. If two people (usually a husband and wife) form a s-Corp (small corporation) they can purchase a group policy for a reasonable rate, in spite of the fact that there are only 2 of them. Several options are mentioned in this article. Several links with more information are available through this site. I stumbled on this information accidentally. I was looking for the link describing the required state policies and found this second site. Each state sets up it's own insurance guidelines. In my case, a State Farm agent knew of the policy (Alabama Health Insurance Policy) and I got in touch with them. I had to use my Cobra until it ran out, then apply to AHIP within 60 days. If someone misses that window, they are no longer eligible. Check on the link above though. It appears to open a large number of windows for us. http://www.naschip.org/states_pools.htm   Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:02:47 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Affordable-Insurance-for-Uninsurable/BLOG/1503325/12966.html Chaplain_John 2009-11-20T04:02:47Z SSDI Information and Support The Disability Digest I've gotten a lot of good information from the various posts, yet noted one statement in the low cost/no cost medical care and medication. President Clinton signed into law in 1998 that every state has to provide coverage opportunity for those who are uninsurable. Apparently there's some wriggle room as Arizona and Florida don't have it, along with 15 other states.. If you follow the links to the source article you will find a link to the state insurance programs, and the contact numbers. I'll add that link at the end of this blog The premium in Alabama is outrageous ($499/month for individual coverage, medication $299/month) yet I get the same coverage as state employees. In looking this up I also found several other options at this address: http://ezinearticles.com/?Finally-a-Legitimate-Defined-Benefit-Health-Insurance-Option-For-the-Uninsurable!&id=1392633. If two people (usually a husband and wife) form a s-Corp (small corporation) they can purchase a group policy for a reasonable rate, in spite of the fact that there are only 2 of them. Several options are mentioned in this article. Several links with more information are available through this site. I stumbled on this information accidentally. I was looking for the link describing the required state policies and found this second site. Each state sets up it's own insurance guidelines. In my case, a State Farm agent knew of the policy (Alabama Health Insurance Policy) and I got in touch with them. I had to use my Cobra until it ran out, then apply to AHIP within 60 days. If someone misses that window, they are no longer eligible. Check on the link above though. It appears to open a large number of windows for us. http://www.naschip.org/states_pools.htm   health insurance, ssdi information and support nonadult false Affordable Insurance for Uninsurable text blog health insurance,ssdi information and support 3 1 5.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=4612850&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/12966/photos/PHOTO_2461214_12966_4612850_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 1503325 4612850 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_New-Member-Trial-Drive-To-SDI/BLOG/1503004/12966.html SO I am Kristen C. RN - TESTING 123.... OK ... I'll be back...working on the SSDI...having emptying the SDI acct with no warning...wheeee! Hello - not many up dates yet to this group. Knock knock..whosthere? This is all very hard - must use my own prescription: HUMOR (or an attempt). SO I am Kristen C. RN - TESTING 123.... OK ... I'll be back...working on the SSDI...having emptying the SDI acct with no warning...wheeee! Hello - not many up dates yet to this group. Knock knock..whosthere? This is all very hard - must use my own prescription: HUMOR (or an attempt). Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:24:00 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_New-Member-Trial-Drive-To-SDI/BLOG/1503004/12966.html krisinoz 2009-11-20T00:24:00Z The Disability Digest SO I am Kristen C. RN - TESTING 123.... OK ... I'll be back...working on the SSDI...having emptying the SDI acct with no warning...wheeee! Hello - not many up dates yet to this group. Knock knock..whosthere? This is all very hard - must use my own prescription: HUMOR (or an attempt). nonadult false New Member - Trial Drive- To SDI text blog 7 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=16688545&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_D.jpg false 0 0 1503004 16688545 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Dedicated-to-WorkComp1/BLOG/1502683/12966.html For Workcom1: I have been trying to get a Radio (online mostly) Interview established so Ron's story can be exposed.  We appear to be waiting on the "reporter" and I think we need to come together as a community does to help one another.  Ron needs our help and each of us could do 1 small act towards the goal of helping Ron each week, think what we might be able to accomplish.  We all mostly are challenged ourselves and are limited by what we can do.  But how many of us here can make at least 1 phone call or 1 email.With that said I have contacted today RTIR.  So far the few stations I left a msg for have not returned my message.  RTIR came highly recommended by a PR company I found the PR company on the internet but they would not pursue Ron's story for fear of liability.  I am waiting on a call back from RTIR.  The link to their site is http://www.rtironline.com/blog/_WebPages/ContactUs.html. Let's pray for Ron, and ask God what would he have us do....see if anything comes back to you and if so then act.  You want to call me you can do so at 512-496-6294.Blessings,Christine Messaros For Workcom1: I have been trying to get a Radio (online mostly) Interview established so Ron's story can be exposed.  We appear to be waiting on the "reporter" and I think we need to come together as a community does to help one another.  Ron needs our help and each of us could do 1 small act towards the goal of helping Ron each week, think what we might be able to accomplish.  We all mostly are challenged ourselves and are limited by what we can do.  But how many of us here can make at least 1 phone call or 1 email.With that said I have contacted today RTIR.  So far the few stations I left a msg for have not returned my message.  RTIR came highly recommended by a PR company I found the PR company on the internet but they would not pursue Ron's story for fear of liability.  I am waiting on a call back from RTIR.  The link to their site is http://www.rtironline.com/blog/_WebPages/ContactUs.html. Let's pray for Ron, and ask God what would he have us do....see if anything comes back to you and if so then act.  You want to call me you can do so at 512-496-6294.Blessings,Christine Messaros Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:57:25 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Dedicated-to-WorkComp1/BLOG/1502683/12966.html chrisym 2009-11-19T18:57:25Z The Disability Digest For Workcom1: I have been trying to get a Radio (online mostly) Interview established so Ron's story can be exposed.  We appear to be waiting on the "reporter" and I think we need to come together as a community does to help one another.  Ron needs our help and each of us could do 1 small act towards the goal of helping Ron each week, think what we might be able to accomplish.  We all mostly are challenged ourselves and are limited by what we can do.  But how many of us here can make at least 1 phone call or 1 email.With that said I have contacted today RTIR.  So far the few stations I left a msg for have not returned my message.  RTIR came highly recommended by a PR company I found the PR company on the internet but they would not pursue Ron's story for fear of liability.  I am waiting on a call back from RTIR.  The link to their site is http://www.rtironline.com/blog/_WebPages/ContactUs.html. Let's pray for Ron, and ask God what would he have us do....see if anything comes back to you and if so then act.  You want to call me you can do so at 512-496-6294.Blessings,Christine Messaros nonadult false Dedicated to WorkComp1 text blog 770 2 5.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=7126366&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/12966/photos/PHOTO_3185681_12966_7126366_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 1502683 7126366 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Grocery-Store-Labels-Human-Beings-/BLOG/1498429/12966.html I was disgusted to walk into a huge grocery store that I shop in almost daily & see a Hearing Impaired kid with an additional LABEL on his name badge! Below his name was a label that says "I AM DEAF" !! That is all wrong in my opinion!! They do not label the mentally challenged individuals there that require a Social Worker to shadow them! Why should he be any different? I'll tell you why! I'm willing to bet there have been too many customers complaining that they were "ignored" by him. I bet they were irate too, when they ASSumed they were being ignored or ASSumed they were not getting good customer service. A perfect solution would be to post a sign at the entry saying "If You Are Hearing Impaired & Require Assistance, We May Have An Employee On Duty That Can Communicate With You"...or something like that. If you label him, why not label people with ethnicity, or gender, etc etc. This topic got a great response on Facebook. Most saw no problem with it. Well, I obviously do not agree. One mentioned that a Target in TX does this labeling as well.     I was disgusted to walk into a huge grocery store that I shop in almost daily & see a Hearing Impaired kid with an additional LABEL on his name badge! Below his name was a label that says "I AM DEAF" !! That is all wrong in my opinion!! They do not label the mentally challenged individuals there that require a Social Worker to shadow them! Why should he be any different? I'll tell you why! I'm willing to bet there have been too many customers complaining that they were "ignored" by him. I bet they were irate too, when they ASSumed they were being ignored or ASSumed they were not getting good customer service. A perfect solution would be to post a sign at the entry saying "If You Are Hearing Impaired & Require Assistance, We May Have An Employee On Duty That Can Communicate With You"...or something like that. If you label him, why not label people with ethnicity, or gender, etc etc. This topic got a great response on Facebook. Most saw no problem with it. Well, I obviously do not agree. One mentioned that a Target in TX does this labeling as well.     Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:17:08 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Grocery-Store-Labels-Human-Beings-/BLOG/1498429/12966.html EcoScooter 2009-11-16T22:17:08Z Disabilities The Disability Digest I was disgusted to walk into a huge grocery store that I shop in almost daily & see a Hearing Impaired kid with an additional LABEL on his name badge! Below his name was a label that says "I AM DEAF" !! That is all wrong in my opinion!! They do not label the mentally challenged individuals there that require a Social Worker to shadow them! Why should he be any different? I'll tell you why! I'm willing to bet there have been too many customers complaining that they were "ignored" by him. I bet they were irate too, when they ASSumed they were being ignored or ASSumed they were not getting good customer service. A perfect solution would be to post a sign at the entry saying "If You Are Hearing Impaired & Require Assistance, We May Have An Employee On Duty That Can Communicate With You"...or something like that. If you label him, why not label people with ethnicity, or gender, etc etc. This topic got a great response on Facebook. Most saw no problem with it. Well, I obviously do not agree. One mentioned that a Target in TX does this labeling as well.     deaf, disabilities, hearing, impaired, label nonadult false Grocery Store Labels Human Beings !! text blog deaf,disabilities,hearing,impaired,label 4 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=13674566&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/12966/photos/PHOTO_5773164_12966_13674566_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 1498429 13674566 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Contest-part-Two/BLOG/1498196/12966.html I have one  question more question i did not answer?I have some experince with my computer, i would say i'm not a begginer, what i would say is i have about medium experince with the computer. For instance 1 thing i can do is take the computer and go back in time and bring it back to the factory set and start all over again.....Sincerly Susan I have one  question more question i did not answer?I have some experince with my computer, i would say i'm not a begginer, what i would say is i have about medium experince with the computer. For instance 1 thing i can do is take the computer and go back in time and bring it back to the factory set and start all over again.....Sincerly Susan Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:51:36 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Contest-part-Two/BLOG/1498196/12966.html laceygirl 2009-11-16T18:51:36Z The Disability Digest I have one  question more question i did not answer?I have some experince with my computer, i would say i'm not a begginer, what i would say is i have about medium experince with the computer. For instance 1 thing i can do is take the computer and go back in time and bring it back to the factory set and start all over again.....Sincerly Susan nonadult false Contest part Two text blog 9 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2350290&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/12966/photos/PHOTO_1240370_12966_2350290_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 1498196 2350290 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_DEDICATED-TO-WORKCOMP1/BLOG/1497425/12966.html THERE WAS GOING  TO BE A BIG MEDICAL MEDIA STORY WHICH AGAIN IS BEEN PUT ON THE BACK BURNER WHY YOU ASK? THE REASON IS BECAUSE WORKERS COMP MEDICAL HORROR STORIES ISN'T THE SWINE FLUE OR THE STORY WE ALL KEEP HEARING EACH TIME WORKCOMP1 OR INSIDE222 POSTS ANOTHER BLOG.HOW ABOUT JOHN WOODWORTH OUR VERY OWN DISABILITY DIGEST WEST COAST EDITOR WHO HAS PUBLISHED MANY STORIES ON WORKCOMP1 ON THE DIGEST. THE MEDIA KEEPS AVOIDING THIS STORY JUST AS RON'S LAST STORY AS HIS BLOG WHICH HAS OVER 5,000 VIEWS IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS TIME.THE INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER IN LAS VEGAS WHO DID THE LAST STORY ABOUT THE REAL TRUTH ON WORKERS COMP IN NV THAT IT'S ALL ABOUT THE INSURANCE COMPANIES. SO WHY NOT NOW WITH THE HEALTH CARE BILL NV IS THE WOSRT STATE OUT THERE? WHY IS THE MEDIA RUNNING THE OTHER WAY, WHEN HIS DR. IS THE ONLY ONE FIGHTING THE SYSTEM AND SO IS WORKCOMP1.RON HAS OVER 10,000 VIEWS MORE THAN ANY OTHER DIGEST MEMBER. HE HAS HELPED ME SO MANY TIMES WITH GREAT ADVICE AND HIS BILL OF RIGHTS BLOG HAS HELPED SO MANY OF US ON THE DIGEST THAT WE JUST DON'T SOMETIMES TAKE THE TIME AND RATE HIS BLOGS.HIS FAMILY IS LOOSING THEIR HOME DUE TO THIS AND HE IS IN WORST SHAPE NOW THEN AFTER THE FIRST SURGERY.INSIDE222 HAS HAD A BLOG LAST MONTH WITH MORE THAN 2200 VIEWS ABOUT " NOBOBY IN  LAS VEGAS WANTS TO INVESTIGATE THE WORKERS COMP SYSTEM" GREAT FEEDBACK WITH SOME NEW MEMBERS LIKE CHRISYM WHO HAS ALSO TRIED CALLING ON RADIO STATIONS ON HIS BEHLAF.WORKCOMP1 FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW HIM HAS HAD THE WORST TWO YEARS OF MEDICAL PROCEEDCURES AND WORKERS COMP SYSTEM HAS MADE HIS LIVE A LIVING HELL.I ALSO KNOW HE HAS HELPED MANY OTHER MEMBERS IF YOU LOOK AT HIS PROFILE WORKERS COMP MEMBERS HAVE LOOKED FOR GUIDANCE FROM HIM. HE TRIES TO EDUCATE US AND HELP ANYONE IN NEED OF RIGHTS OR WHO ARE GOING THROUGH THE SAME STRUGGLES GUIDANCE. I AM ASKING FOR THE MEMBERS TO GO ON AND RATE HIS BLOGS AND THIS ONE SO MAYBE THE MEDIA WILL MAKE IT A PRIORITY. IT'S TIME HIS FAMILY AND HIM GET SOME SALVATION AND SOME GOOD LUCK. I AM INCLUDING SOME PAST BLOGS OF HIS AS WELL AS INSIDE222 WHERE YOU CAN SEND HIME A MESSAGE AS WELL FOR SUPPORT. IF WE ALL RATE THE BLOG AND WRITE ON BEHALF OF WORKCOMP1 SOMEONE HAS TO LISTEN.PLEASE GIVE YOUR SUPPORT TO WORKCOMP1. HE HAS HELPED ME AND SO MANY OF US.THANK YOU,NEUROSTIMULATOR. Workers' Compensation: Injured Workers at DisadvantageNevada's long-troubled workers' compensation system was drastically revised five years ago in hopes of streamlining the process of caring for injured workers. But if you are injured in the workplace now, the private companies that have taken control of the program could leave you without medical care, without compensation, and without a job.John Taylor, with the Association of Injured Workers, said, "They stretch it out as long as they can. Taylor speaks from experience when he says the Nevada workers' compensation system delays the claims filed by injured workers. During the years he worked at the Nevada Test Site, Taylor lost an eye, demolished his hearing, and wrecked his back. He's spent the past 13 years fighting the system, which he says was bad when the state ran it and went downhill from there.John Taylor said, "Other states, they've privatized. There you can still sue. Nevada is the worst."Along with privatizing workers comp, Nevada also exempted insurance companies from legal damages if the companies ignore the law. The worst that could happen to them is they might have to pay out what they should have paid out in the beginning. So, why not deny and delay?Dean Hardy, an attorney for injured workers, said, "So there is no incentive to say yes to compensation, or yes to medical care, or yes to a change of doctors. It gives blanket immunity to a third party administrator or insurer for violating the statues they're supposed to be upholding"One of Dean Hardy's clients is a firefighter who suffered on the job injuries while fighting the early 80s blazes at the MGM and the Hilton, and other injuries as well. The county doesn't want to pay for hismedical care so the fireman has had to go to court to try and get his medical bills covered. At every step, the deck seems stacked against theinjured worker.A 2005 legislative audit found that many workers aren't informed of their rights when injured. If they don't file a claim within seven days, it's too bad and too late. The state's Division of Industrial Relations is supposed to oversee the private insurers, but the audit found in more than half of the cases, the D.I.R. failed to force insurers to meet the statutory deadlines in handling claims and were lax in fining employers who had it coming.Aubrey Goldberg, an attorney for injured workers, says the state seems to have little appetite for sanctioning companies that break the rules. "I find it's hard to get them to do those things most of the time. Is it much zeal? My personal view is no, there isn't."Worst of all for the injured worker, Goldberg says, is the move to managed care programs. A worker injured on the job will be sent to a doctor or clinic that essentially works for the insurance company. "Their primary loyalty is to the people who are paying them and not to the injured worker," Goldberg added.Dean Hardy says doctors have been known to reverse findings favoring the injured worker after being contacted privately by the insurers. "The doctors recognize what keeps them on the panel -- opinions that do not favor theinjured worker. Oftentimes those opinions aren't medically supportable, and that's really tragic. They will taint medical opinion and try to tailor it for the employer or insurer... I do see it happen."Those doctors who do the right thing get fired, Hardy says. Workers who try to appeal bad rulings in hearings often find themselves up against lawyers or other experts hired by the other side.Kelly Oakley, who demolished his back working at McCarran Airport, was terminated for medical reasons. A hearing officer was sympathetic but ruled for the other side. Oakley said, "Workers' comp? It's maybe one step above welfare, if that. They treat you like you're on welfare."Officials at the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations, which is supposed to oversee the privatized workers' compensation program, declined repeated requests by the I-Team for on camera interviews. However, they told us off-camera that injured workers are often at a disadvantage, especially if they have to fight for their claims without legal representation.Eyewitness News plans to keep an eye on the workers' compensation story in the months ahead.Email investigative reporter George Knapp at gknapp@klastv.com Worker’s Comp System Severly Abuses Disabled ManAn earlier post from this blog annotates the woeful and absolute outrageous treatment being heaped upon one of our members, Ron Markowicz, by the Worker’s Comp System, including his own attorney, whose firm appeared to be in collusion with the Insurance Carriers by ceasing all pertinent services to his case apparently driven by fear of potential corporate harm through future litigation.  No medical help for months.  No answers from the attorney—-only mis-statements.  No help anywhere.As a former vocational counselor, I have seen this type behavior before—and it generally stems from a surgical mistake, then when aninjured worker continues to complain, the first thought emanating from the Carriers, attorneys, et. al  is:‘Stop the services!  Send out false information to the worker!  Make outrageous claims that the worker is not complying with the various service providers! Cover your ass!’And ad naeuseum….the spin merchants, coupled with loss prevention departments of these huge insurance conglomerates begin to work their magic—–here’s what they do to a lot of people who might have a legitimate complaint:  they simply stop sending their monthly check.  No explanation.  Can you imagine the panic?As it is, you are lucky if you receive two thirds of your normal salary while on the Comp System—and now, suddenly,  you have no money to pay for anything!  Most of the times, they will re-start the financial benefits, but not before causing theinjured person to suffer further through stress by making them late for credit card or rent payments.   Add to it a nightmarish quality– I have personally heardinsurance company rehab co-ordinators,  while at industry ‘functions’, exclaim great humor at how many  people they ‘put the screws to’ that week.Folks, this stuff is industry wide, and it sickens me to watch it continue.  This should be considered health care reform, too, and the political writers seem to simply ignore the horrendous level of abuse perpetrated by the ‘business’ side of this system, while the person who is already hurt and suffering, suffers further at the hands of those who should be honestly assisting them to achieve their best level of  gainful re-entry to the work world. (or determine that will never be possible)It should be obvious to all that creating an adversarial system, instead of a truly philanthropic, medically progressive streamlined system, the worst of all possibilities occur, where delays are normal, and communication among the providers is poor, at best.  Built for failure.And, as all our members know, the Social Security Disability system certainly seems bad enough— difficult and hurtful at many turns.At this writing, there over a million cases which are officially ‘backlogged’ in the Social Security Disability system.  Unless you take the  free course offered here at the Disability Digest, you can easily wait three full years before receiving benefits. (and that’s if you’re not backlogged)  Three years!  No excuse can be offered which might even approach credibility.But the Worker’s Comp System—-if anything can be more problematic than Social Security Disability, it’s this damnable system in which Ron Markowicz continues to suffer.  But, some progress had been made.  There may be a ray of sunshine.While I cannot comment on case specifics,  I can say that some advancement is being made on the medical side, as Ron’s original physician is only now re-activating his services to him, but still faces an uphill battle against a  stone-walling industry.Also, due to many different and serious inquires to the Nevada Governor’s Office, there has been progress toward publicizing Ron’s case fully, exposing it for the utter disgrace it remains.  As it may involve the National media, his case could be re-opened, and the proper medical procedures enacted post haste.  These major corporations do not appreciate black marks against them, as stockholders are already nervous these days.So, with enough pressure, Ron would immediately receive the attention he needs, and in the proper order,  which is vital in his case.He is truly disabled, suffering the results of several breaks in his back from a serious fall while at work, then surgical mis-feasance resulting in pieces of metal floating in his back, now invading the surrounding soft tissue, creating intractable pain.The link to the initial information in this case is a fairly long read, including my post describing the Worker’s Comp System, and the specific details of his case—then, a page of a well kept medical file which further elucidates Ron’s situation.  Again, if any readers have a golden rolodex, please forward this appropriately.http://www.thedisabilitydigest.com/blog/235/missing-in-action-justice-for-disabled-injured-worker/We continue to press our efforts towards resolving this unsettling dilemma, as justice should have it.  The overarching reality is: Ron’s case could be your own.  He did not violate any ‘rules’ and was always forthcoming with his medical providers and insurance carrier.  That was pre-surgery.Today is a different story.Best to all involved,Advocatejohn at thedisabilitydigest.com PLEASE READ MY OTHER 2 BLOGS ON THE DIGEST AS WELL. PLEASE VOTE FOR THE WORKERS COMP. INJURED WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS TO BE PASSED. CA AS WELL AS MANY OTHER STATES ARE TRYING TO PASS THIS BILL. OF COURSE NV WE ARE NO WHERE NEAR CLOSE TO BEING HEARD OF ANY RIGHTS WHAT SO EVER.ONCE AGAIN I THANK EVERYONE ON THE DIGEST FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND WITH YOUR COMMENTS AS WELL AS YOUR RATINGS IT HELPS FIGHT THE FIGHT.WORKCOMP1 Nevada Worker Compensation System Flaws Detailed BY NV GOVERNMENTWORKERS COMP INJURED WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTSWORKCOMP1NOBODY IN LAS VEGAS WANTS TO INVESTIGATE THE WORKER'S COMP SYSTEM...WHAT IS THE PROBLEM???After reading about the terrible state of affairs happening in Las Vegas with their Worker's Comp system and reading Workcomp1 (Ron Markowicz's) blog and the tragic circumstances he has been put through by the system, I felt I needed to blog once again about his story and the LACK of effort on the part of investigative journalists not only in Las Vegas, but also in the National Media.  I just can't understand why Ron's story has NOT been reported on by any journalist, as this is certainly NEWSWORTHY and would more than likely win a pulitzer prize for the journalist that writes/reports the piece.  After reading the story written by George Knapp, which references a lot of the problems Ron has faced in the worker's comp system in Nevada, I am hopeful that Mr. Knapp will report on Ron's case specifically as the groundwork has already been laid and Ron's story will force the Nevadaworker's comp system to be overhauled and changed for the better. And as in George Knapp's article which you can view at the end of this blog:                                                                           I live in California and have been through the Worker's Comp system here and found it to be pretty well managed.  Of course, I did not go through any of the problems Mr. Markowicz has faced, but at least I received medical treatments, was compensated in a timely manner, was able to use the Independent Medical Review (to have a State certified Doctor) review my case and see if he found the same disability rating as my treating specialist (as the Insurance Company was trying to settle the claim for a very small amount & I did not agree with that rating). As with many people here on The Disability Digest, these injustices CANNOT be allowed to continue and the community has to stand up and make a stand against the companies, attorneys, insurance companies, medical practitioners that mis-treat them.  You would hope there would be some legal remedy, but in Ron's case it seems that his attorney (that he recently fired was asleep at the wheel)--malpractice, the one surgeon that removed the stimulator device from his back and left metal in his back--(malpractice)...There has been ONE shining light in Ron's story..His first Doctor who has been trying to help Ron get the treatment he needs, yet this Doctor has not been paid by theWorker's Comp system.  Sometimes it can take 1 year or more for these Doctors to get paid by this system.  What a travesty of justice NV has.  Ron's Doctor's name is Dr. Daniel Fabito and should be highly commended and applauded for his efforts and his highly ethical treatment of Ron's case.  This is amedical practitioner that more should try to be like as he has the care and well being of his patient in mind and he goes to great lengths to fight the good fight on the patient's behalf.  I would recommend that anybody that gets injured on the job would go to this Doctor because he truly cares about his patients.  Keep this Doctor in mind if you ever get injured while working inLas Vegas.  Here's the Doctor's info:Comprehensive & Interventional Pain Management Daniel Fabito MD AMA Board Certified www.DrFabito.comContact:    Info@DrFabito.com PLEASE EVERYONE RATE THE BLOG, AND SUPPORT WORKCOMP1 THERE WAS GOING  TO BE A BIG MEDICAL MEDIA STORY WHICH AGAIN IS BEEN PUT ON THE BACK BURNER WHY YOU ASK? THE REASON IS BECAUSE WORKERS COMP MEDICAL HORROR STORIES ISN'T THE SWINE FLUE OR THE STORY WE ALL KEEP HEARING EACH TIME WORKCOMP1 OR INSIDE222 POSTS ANOTHER BLOG.HOW ABOUT JOHN WOODWORTH OUR VERY OWN DISABILITY DIGEST WEST COAST EDITOR WHO HAS PUBLISHED MANY STORIES ON WORKCOMP1 ON THE DIGEST. THE MEDIA KEEPS AVOIDING THIS STORY JUST AS RON'S LAST STORY AS HIS BLOG WHICH HAS OVER 5,000 VIEWS IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS TIME.THE INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER IN LAS VEGAS WHO DID THE LAST STORY ABOUT THE REAL TRUTH ON WORKERS COMP IN NV THAT IT'S ALL ABOUT THE INSURANCE COMPANIES. SO WHY NOT NOW WITH THE HEALTH CARE BILL NV IS THE WOSRT STATE OUT THERE? WHY IS THE MEDIA RUNNING THE OTHER WAY, WHEN HIS DR. IS THE ONLY ONE FIGHTING THE SYSTEM AND SO IS WORKCOMP1.RON HAS OVER 10,000 VIEWS MORE THAN ANY OTHER DIGEST MEMBER. HE HAS HELPED ME SO MANY TIMES WITH GREAT ADVICE AND HIS BILL OF RIGHTS BLOG HAS HELPED SO MANY OF US ON THE DIGEST THAT WE JUST DON'T SOMETIMES TAKE THE TIME AND RATE HIS BLOGS.HIS FAMILY IS LOOSING THEIR HOME DUE TO THIS AND HE IS IN WORST SHAPE NOW THEN AFTER THE FIRST SURGERY.INSIDE222 HAS HAD A BLOG LAST MONTH WITH MORE THAN 2200 VIEWS ABOUT " NOBOBY IN  LAS VEGAS WANTS TO INVESTIGATE THE WORKERS COMP SYSTEM" GREAT FEEDBACK WITH SOME NEW MEMBERS LIKE CHRISYM WHO HAS ALSO TRIED CALLING ON RADIO STATIONS ON HIS BEHLAF.WORKCOMP1 FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW HIM HAS HAD THE WORST TWO YEARS OF MEDICAL PROCEEDCURES AND WORKERS COMP SYSTEM HAS MADE HIS LIVE A LIVING HELL.I ALSO KNOW HE HAS HELPED MANY OTHER MEMBERS IF YOU LOOK AT HIS PROFILE WORKERS COMP MEMBERS HAVE LOOKED FOR GUIDANCE FROM HIM. HE TRIES TO EDUCATE US AND HELP ANYONE IN NEED OF RIGHTS OR WHO ARE GOING THROUGH THE SAME STRUGGLES GUIDANCE. I AM ASKING FOR THE MEMBERS TO GO ON AND RATE HIS BLOGS AND THIS ONE SO MAYBE THE MEDIA WILL MAKE IT A PRIORITY. IT'S TIME HIS FAMILY AND HIM GET SOME SALVATION AND SOME GOOD LUCK. I AM INCLUDING SOME PAST BLOGS OF HIS AS WELL AS INSIDE222 WHERE YOU CAN SEND HIME A MESSAGE AS WELL FOR SUPPORT. IF WE ALL RATE THE BLOG AND WRITE ON BEHALF OF WORKCOMP1 SOMEONE HAS TO LISTEN.PLEASE GIVE YOUR SUPPORT TO WORKCOMP1. HE HAS HELPED ME AND SO MANY OF US.THANK YOU,NEUROSTIMULATOR. Workers' Compensation: Injured Workers at DisadvantageNevada's long-troubled workers' compensation system was drastically revised five years ago in hopes of streamlining the process of caring for injured workers. But if you are injured in the workplace now, the private companies that have taken control of the program could leave you without medical care, without compensation, and without a job.John Taylor, with the Association of Injured Workers, said, "They stretch it out as long as they can. Taylor speaks from experience when he says the Nevada workers' compensation system delays the claims filed by injured workers. During the years he worked at the Nevada Test Site, Taylor lost an eye, demolished his hearing, and wrecked his back. He's spent the past 13 years fighting the system, which he says was bad when the state ran it and went downhill from there.John Taylor said, "Other states, they've privatized. There you can still sue. Nevada is the worst."Along with privatizing workers comp, Nevada also exempted insurance companies from legal damages if the companies ignore the law. The worst that could happen to them is they might have to pay out what they should have paid out in the beginning. So, why not deny and delay?Dean Hardy, an attorney for injured workers, said, "So there is no incentive to say yes to compensation, or yes to medical care, or yes to a change of doctors. It gives blanket immunity to a third party administrator or insurer for violating the statues they're supposed to be upholding"One of Dean Hardy's clients is a firefighter who suffered on the job injuries while fighting the early 80s blazes at the MGM and the Hilton, and other injuries as well. The county doesn't want to pay for hismedical care so the fireman has had to go to court to try and get his medical bills covered. At every step, the deck seems stacked against theinjured worker.A 2005 legislative audit found that many workers aren't informed of their rights when injured. If they don't file a claim within seven days, it's too bad and too late. The state's Division of Industrial Relations is supposed to oversee the private insurers, but the audit found in more than half of the cases, the D.I.R. failed to force insurers to meet the statutory deadlines in handling claims and were lax in fining employers who had it coming.Aubrey Goldberg, an attorney for injured workers, says the state seems to have little appetite for sanctioning companies that break the rules. "I find it's hard to get them to do those things most of the time. Is it much zeal? My personal view is no, there isn't."Worst of all for the injured worker, Goldberg says, is the move to managed care programs. A worker injured on the job will be sent to a doctor or clinic that essentially works for the insurance company. "Their primary loyalty is to the people who are paying them and not to the injured worker," Goldberg added.Dean Hardy says doctors have been known to reverse findings favoring the injured worker after being contacted privately by the insurers. "The doctors recognize what keeps them on the panel -- opinions that do not favor theinjured worker. Oftentimes those opinions aren't medically supportable, and that's really tragic. They will taint medical opinion and try to tailor it for the employer or insurer... I do see it happen."Those doctors who do the right thing get fired, Hardy says. Workers who try to appeal bad rulings in hearings often find themselves up against lawyers or other experts hired by the other side.Kelly Oakley, who demolished his back working at McCarran Airport, was terminated for medical reasons. A hearing officer was sympathetic but ruled for the other side. Oakley said, "Workers' comp? It's maybe one step above welfare, if that. They treat you like you're on welfare."Officials at the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations, which is supposed to oversee the privatized workers' compensation program, declined repeated requests by the I-Team for on camera interviews. However, they told us off-camera that injured workers are often at a disadvantage, especially if they have to fight for their claims without legal representation.Eyewitness News plans to keep an eye on the workers' compensation story in the months ahead.Email investigative reporter George Knapp at gknapp@klastv.com Worker’s Comp System Severly Abuses Disabled ManAn earlier post from this blog annotates the woeful and absolute outrageous treatment being heaped upon one of our members, Ron Markowicz, by the Worker’s Comp System, including his own attorney, whose firm appeared to be in collusion with the Insurance Carriers by ceasing all pertinent services to his case apparently driven by fear of potential corporate harm through future litigation.  No medical help for months.  No answers from the attorney—-only mis-statements.  No help anywhere.As a former vocational counselor, I have seen this type behavior before—and it generally stems from a surgical mistake, then when aninjured worker continues to complain, the first thought emanating from the Carriers, attorneys, et. al  is:‘Stop the services!  Send out false information to the worker!  Make outrageous claims that the worker is not complying with the various service providers! Cover your ass!’And ad naeuseum….the spin merchants, coupled with loss prevention departments of these huge insurance conglomerates begin to work their magic—–here’s what they do to a lot of people who might have a legitimate complaint:  they simply stop sending their monthly check.  No explanation.  Can you imagine the panic?As it is, you are lucky if you receive two thirds of your normal salary while on the Comp System—and now, suddenly,  you have no money to pay for anything!  Most of the times, they will re-start the financial benefits, but not before causing theinjured person to suffer further through stress by making them late for credit card or rent payments.   Add to it a nightmarish quality– I have personally heardinsurance company rehab co-ordinators,  while at industry ‘functions’, exclaim great humor at how many  people they ‘put the screws to’ that week.Folks, this stuff is industry wide, and it sickens me to watch it continue.  This should be considered health care reform, too, and the political writers seem to simply ignore the horrendous level of abuse perpetrated by the ‘business’ side of this system, while the person who is already hurt and suffering, suffers further at the hands of those who should be honestly assisting them to achieve their best level of  gainful re-entry to the work world. (or determine that will never be possible)It should be obvious to all that creating an adversarial system, instead of a truly philanthropic, medically progressive streamlined system, the worst of all possibilities occur, where delays are normal, and communication among the providers is poor, at best.  Built for failure.And, as all our members know, the Social Security Disability system certainly seems bad enough— difficult and hurtful at many turns.At this writing, there over a million cases which are officially ‘backlogged’ in the Social Security Disability system.  Unless you take the  free course offered here at the Disability Digest, you can easily wait three full years before receiving benefits. (and that’s if you’re not backlogged)  Three years!  No excuse can be offered which might even approach credibility.But the Worker’s Comp System—-if anything can be more problematic than Social Security Disability, it’s this damnable system in which Ron Markowicz continues to suffer.  But, some progress had been made.  There may be a ray of sunshine.While I cannot comment on case specifics,  I can say that some advancement is being made on the medical side, as Ron’s original physician is only now re-activating his services to him, but still faces an uphill battle against a  stone-walling industry.Also, due to many different and serious inquires to the Nevada Governor’s Office, there has been progress toward publicizing Ron’s case fully, exposing it for the utter disgrace it remains.  As it may involve the National media, his case could be re-opened, and the proper medical procedures enacted post haste.  These major corporations do not appreciate black marks against them, as stockholders are already nervous these days.So, with enough pressure, Ron would immediately receive the attention he needs, and in the proper order,  which is vital in his case.He is truly disabled, suffering the results of several breaks in his back from a serious fall while at work, then surgical mis-feasance resulting in pieces of metal floating in his back, now invading the surrounding soft tissue, creating intractable pain.The link to the initial information in this case is a fairly long read, including my post describing the Worker’s Comp System, and the specific details of his case—then, a page of a well kept medical file which further elucidates Ron’s situation.  Again, if any readers have a golden rolodex, please forward this appropriately.http://www.thedisabilitydigest.com/blog/235/missing-in-action-justice-for-disabled-injured-worker/We continue to press our efforts towards resolving this unsettling dilemma, as justice should have it.  The overarching reality is: Ron’s case could be your own.  He did not violate any ‘rules’ and was always forthcoming with his medical providers and insurance carrier.  That was pre-surgery.Today is a different story.Best to all involved,Advocatejohn at thedisabilitydigest.com PLEASE READ MY OTHER 2 BLOGS ON THE DIGEST AS WELL. PLEASE VOTE FOR THE WORKERS COMP. INJURED WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS TO BE PASSED. CA AS WELL AS MANY OTHER STATES ARE TRYING TO PASS THIS BILL. OF COURSE NV WE ARE NO WHERE NEAR CLOSE TO BEING HEARD OF ANY RIGHTS WHAT SO EVER.ONCE AGAIN I THANK EVERYONE ON THE DIGEST FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND WITH YOUR COMMENTS AS WELL AS YOUR RATINGS IT HELPS FIGHT THE FIGHT.WORKCOMP1 Nevada Worker Compensation System Flaws Detailed BY NV GOVERNMENTWORKERS COMP INJURED WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTSWORKCOMP1NOBODY IN LAS VEGAS WANTS TO INVESTIGATE THE WORKER'S COMP SYSTEM...WHAT IS THE PROBLEM???After reading about the terrible state of affairs happening in Las Vegas with their Worker's Comp system and reading Workcomp1 (Ron Markowicz's) blog and the tragic circumstances he has been put through by the system, I felt I needed to blog once again about his story and the LACK of effort on the part of investigative journalists not only in Las Vegas, but also in the National Media.  I just can't understand why Ron's story has NOT been reported on by any journalist, as this is certainly NEWSWORTHY and would more than likely win a pulitzer prize for the journalist that writes/reports the piece.  After reading the story written by George Knapp, which references a lot of the problems Ron has faced in the worker's comp system in Nevada, I am hopeful that Mr. Knapp will report on Ron's case specifically as the groundwork has already been laid and Ron's story will force the Nevadaworker's comp system to be overhauled and changed for the better. And as in George Knapp's article which you can view at the end of this blog:                                                                           I live in California and have been through the Worker's Comp system here and found it to be pretty well managed.  Of course, I did not go through any of the problems Mr. Markowicz has faced, but at least I received medical treatments, was compensated in a timely manner, was able to use the Independent Medical Review (to have a State certified Doctor) review my case and see if he found the same disability rating as my treating specialist (as the Insurance Company was trying to settle the claim for a very small amount & I did not agree with that rating). As with many people here on The Disability Digest, these injustices CANNOT be allowed to continue and the community has to stand up and make a stand against the companies, attorneys, insurance companies, medical practitioners that mis-treat them.  You would hope there would be some legal remedy, but in Ron's case it seems that his attorney (that he recently fired was asleep at the wheel)--malpractice, the one surgeon that removed the stimulator device from his back and left metal in his back--(malpractice)...There has been ONE shining light in Ron's story..His first Doctor who has been trying to help Ron get the treatment he needs, yet this Doctor has not been paid by theWorker's Comp system.  Sometimes it can take 1 year or more for these Doctors to get paid by this system.  What a travesty of justice NV has.  Ron's Doctor's name is Dr. Daniel Fabito and should be highly commended and applauded for his efforts and his highly ethical treatment of Ron's case.  This is amedical practitioner that more should try to be like as he has the care and well being of his patient in mind and he goes to great lengths to fight the good fight on the patient's behalf.  I would recommend that anybody that gets injured on the job would go to this Doctor because he truly cares about his patients.  Keep this Doctor in mind if you ever get injured while working inLas Vegas.  Here's the Doctor's info:Comprehensive & Interventional Pain Management Daniel Fabito MD AMA Board Certified www.DrFabito.comContact:    Info@DrFabito.com PLEASE EVERYONE RATE THE BLOG, AND SUPPORT WORKCOMP1 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:05:38 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_DEDICATED-TO-WORKCOMP1/BLOG/1497425/12966.html NeuroStimulator 2009-11-16T07:05:38Z Disabilities The Disability Digest THERE WAS GOING  TO BE A BIG MEDICAL MEDIA STORY WHICH AGAIN IS BEEN PUT ON THE BACK BURNER WHY YOU ASK? THE REASON IS BECAUSE WORKERS COMP MEDICAL HORROR STORIES ISN'T THE SWINE FLUE OR THE STORY WE ALL KEEP HEARING EACH TIME WORKCOMP1 OR INSIDE222 POSTS ANOTHER BLOG.HOW ABOUT JOHN WOODWORTH OUR VERY OWN DISABILITY DIGEST WEST COAST EDITOR WHO HAS PUBLISHED MANY STORIES ON WORKCOMP1 ON THE DIGEST. THE MEDIA KEEPS AVOIDING THIS STORY JUST AS RON'S LAST STORY AS HIS BLOG WHICH HAS OVER 5,000 VIEWS IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS TIME.THE INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER IN LAS VEGAS WHO DID THE LAST STORY ABOUT THE REAL TRUTH ON WORKERS COMP IN NV THAT IT'S ALL ABOUT THE INSURANCE COMPANIES. SO WHY NOT NOW WITH THE HEALTH CARE BILL NV IS THE WOSRT STATE OUT THERE? WHY IS THE MEDIA RUNNING THE OTHER WAY, WHEN HIS DR. IS THE ONLY ONE FIGHTING THE SYSTEM AND SO IS WORKCOMP1.RON HAS OVER 10,000 VIEWS MORE THAN ANY OTHER DIGEST MEMBER. HE HAS HELPED ME SO MANY TIMES WITH GREAT ADVICE AND HIS BILL OF RIGHTS BLOG HAS HELPED SO MANY OF US ON THE DIGEST THAT WE JUST DON'T SOMETIMES TAKE THE TIME AND RATE HIS BLOGS.HIS FAMILY IS LOOSING THEIR HOME DUE TO THIS AND HE IS IN WORST SHAPE NOW THEN AFTER THE FIRST SURGERY.INSIDE222 HAS HAD A BLOG LAST MONTH WITH MORE THAN 2200 VIEWS ABOUT " NOBOBY IN  LAS VEGAS WANTS TO INVESTIGATE THE WORKERS COMP SYSTEM" GREAT FEEDBACK WITH SOME NEW MEMBERS LIKE CHRISYM WHO HAS ALSO TRIED CALLING ON RADIO STATIONS ON HIS BEHLAF.WORKCOMP1 FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW HIM HAS HAD THE WORST TWO YEARS OF MEDICAL PROCEEDCURES AND WORKERS COMP SYSTEM HAS MADE HIS LIVE A LIVING HELL.I ALSO KNOW HE HAS HELPED MANY OTHER MEMBERS IF YOU LOOK AT HIS PROFILE WORKERS COMP MEMBERS HAVE LOOKED FOR GUIDANCE FROM HIM. HE TRIES TO EDUCATE US AND HELP ANYONE IN NEED OF RIGHTS OR WHO ARE GOING THROUGH THE SAME STRUGGLES GUIDANCE. I AM ASKING FOR THE MEMBERS TO GO ON AND RATE HIS BLOGS AND THIS ONE SO MAYBE THE MEDIA WILL MAKE IT A PRIORITY. IT'S TIME HIS FAMILY AND HIM GET SOME SALVATION AND SOME GOOD LUCK. I AM INCLUDING SOME PAST BLOGS OF HIS AS WELL AS INSIDE222 WHERE YOU CAN SEND HIME A MESSAGE AS WELL FOR SUPPORT. IF WE ALL RATE THE BLOG AND WRITE ON BEHALF OF WORKCOMP1 SOMEONE HAS TO LISTEN.PLEASE GIVE YOUR SUPPORT TO WORKCOMP1. HE HAS HELPED ME AND SO MANY OF US.THANK YOU,NEUROSTIMULATOR. Workers' Compensation: Injured Workers at DisadvantageNevada's long-troubled workers' compensation system was drastically revised five years ago in hopes of streamlining the process of caring for injured workers. But if you are injured in the workplace now, the private companies that have taken control of the program could leave you without medical care, without compensation, and without a job.John Taylor, with the Association of Injured Workers, said, "They stretch it out as long as they can. Taylor speaks from experience when he says the Nevada workers' compensation system delays the claims filed by injured workers. During the years he worked at the Nevada Test Site, Taylor lost an eye, demolished his hearing, and wrecked his back. He's spent the past 13 years fighting the system, which he says was bad when the state ran it and went downhill from there.John Taylor said, "Other states, they've privatized. There you can still sue. Nevada is the worst."Along with privatizing workers comp, Nevada also exempted insurance companies from legal damages if the companies ignore the law. The worst that could happen to them is they might have to pay out what they should have paid out in the beginning. So, why not deny and delay?Dean Hardy, an attorney for injured workers, said, "So there is no incentive to say yes to compensation, or yes to medical care, or yes to a change of doctors. It gives blanket immunity to a third party administrator or insurer for violating the statues they're supposed to be upholding"One of Dean Hardy's clients is a firefighter who suffered on the job injuries while fighting the early 80s blazes at the MGM and the Hilton, and other injuries as well. The county doesn't want to pay for hismedical care so the fireman has had to go to court to try and get his medical bills covered. At every step, the deck seems stacked against theinjured worker.A 2005 legislative audit found that many workers aren't informed of their rights when injured. If they don't file a claim within seven days, it's too bad and too late. The state's Division of Industrial Relations is supposed to oversee the private insurers, but the audit found in more than half of the cases, the D.I.R. failed to force insurers to meet the statutory deadlines in handling claims and were lax in fining employers who had it coming.Aubrey Goldberg, an attorney for injured workers, says the state seems to have little appetite for sanctioning companies that break the rules. "I find it's hard to get them to do those things most of the time. Is it much zeal? My personal view is no, there isn't."Worst of all for the injured worker, Goldberg says, is the move to managed care programs. A worker injured on the job will be sent to a doctor or clinic that essentially works for the insurance company. "Their primary loyalty is to the people who are paying them and not to the injured worker," Goldberg added.Dean Hardy says doctors have been known to reverse findings favoring the injured worker after being contacted privately by the insurers. "The doctors recognize what keeps them on the panel -- opinions that do not favor theinjured worker. Oftentimes those opinions aren't medically supportable, and that's really tragic. They will taint medical opinion and try to tailor it for the employer or insurer... I do see it happen."Those doctors who do the right thing get fired, Hardy says. Workers who try to appeal bad rulings in hearings often find themselves up against lawyers or other experts hired by the other side.Kelly Oakley, who demolished his back working at McCarran Airport, was terminated for medical reasons. A hearing officer was sympathetic but ruled for the other side. Oakley said, "Workers' comp? It's maybe one step above welfare, if that. They treat you like you're on welfare."Officials at the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations, which is supposed to oversee the privatized workers' compensation program, declined repeated requests by the I-Team for on camera interviews. However, they told us off-camera that injured workers are often at a disadvantage, especially if they have to fight for their claims without legal representation.Eyewitness News plans to keep an eye on the workers' compensation story in the months ahead.Email investigative reporter George Knapp at gknapp@klastv.com Worker’s Comp System Severly Abuses Disabled ManAn earlier post from this blog annotates the woeful and absolute outrageous treatment being heaped upon one of our members, Ron Markowicz, by the Worker’s Comp System, including his own attorney, whose firm appeared to be in collusion with the Insurance Carriers by ceasing all pertinent services to his case apparently driven by fear of potential corporate harm through future litigation.  No medical help for months.  No answers from the attorney—-only mis-statements.  No help anywhere.As a former vocational counselor, I have seen this type behavior before—and it generally stems from a surgical mistake, then when aninjured worker continues to complain, the first thought emanating from the Carriers, attorneys, et. al  is:‘Stop the services!  Send out false information to the worker!  Make outrageous claims that the worker is not complying with the various service providers! Cover your ass!’And ad naeuseum….the spin merchants, coupled with loss prevention departments of these huge insurance conglomerates begin to work their magic—–here’s what they do to a lot of people who might have a legitimate complaint:  they simply stop sending their monthly check.  No explanation.  Can you imagine the panic?As it is, you are lucky if you receive two thirds of your normal salary while on the Comp System—and now, suddenly,  you have no money to pay for anything!  Most of the times, they will re-start the financial benefits, but not before causing theinjured person to suffer further through stress by making them late for credit card or rent payments.   Add to it a nightmarish quality– I have personally heardinsurance company rehab co-ordinators,  while at industry ‘functions’, exclaim great humor at how many  people they ‘put the screws to’ that week.Folks, this stuff is industry wide, and it sickens me to watch it continue.  This should be considered health care reform, too, and the political writers seem to simply ignore the horrendous level of abuse perpetrated by the ‘business’ side of this system, while the person who is already hurt and suffering, suffers further at the hands of those who should be honestly assisting them to achieve their best level of  gainful re-entry to the work world. (or determine that will never be possible)It should be obvious to all that creating an adversarial system, instead of a truly philanthropic, medically progressive streamlined system, the worst of all possibilities occur, where delays are normal, and communication among the providers is poor, at best.  Built for failure.And, as all our members know, the Social Security Disability system certainly seems bad enough— difficult and hurtful at many turns.At this writing, there over a million cases which are officially ‘backlogged’ in the Social Security Disability system.  Unless you take the  free course offered here at the Disability Digest, you can easily wait three full years before receiving benefits. (and that’s if you’re not backlogged)  Three years!  No excuse can be offered which might even approach credibility.But the Worker’s Comp System—-if anything can be more problematic than Social Security Disability, it’s this damnable system in which Ron Markowicz continues to suffer.  But, some progress had been made.  There may be a ray of sunshine.While I cannot comment on case specifics,  I can say that some advancement is being made on the medical side, as Ron’s original physician is only now re-activating his services to him, but still faces an uphill battle against a  stone-walling industry.Also, due to many different and serious inquires to the Nevada Governor’s Office, there has been progress toward publicizing Ron’s case fully, exposing it for the utter disgrace it remains.  As it may involve the National media, his case could be re-opened, and the proper medical procedures enacted post haste.  These major corporations do not appreciate black marks against them, as stockholders are already nervous these days.So, with enough pressure, Ron would immediately receive the attention he needs, and in the proper order,  which is vital in his case.He is truly disabled, suffering the results of several breaks in his back from a serious fall while at work, then surgical mis-feasance resulting in pieces of metal floating in his back, now invading the surrounding soft tissue, creating intractable pain.The link to the initial information in this case is a fairly long read, including my post describing the Worker’s Comp System, and the specific details of his case—then, a page of a well kept medical file which further elucidates Ron’s situation.  Again, if any readers have a golden rolodex, please forward this appropriately.http://www.thedisabilitydigest.com/blog/235/missing-in-action-justice-for-disabled-injured-worker/We continue to press our efforts towards resolving this unsettling dilemma, as justice should have it.  The overarching reality is: Ron’s case could be your own.  He did not violate any ‘rules’ and was always forthcoming with his medical providers and insurance carrier.  That was pre-surgery.Today is a different story.Best to all involved,Advocatejohn at thedisabilitydigest.com PLEASE READ MY OTHER 2 BLOGS ON THE DIGEST AS WELL. PLEASE VOTE FOR THE WORKERS COMP. INJURED WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS TO BE PASSED. CA AS WELL AS MANY OTHER STATES ARE TRYING TO PASS THIS BILL. OF COURSE NV WE ARE NO WHERE NEAR CLOSE TO BEING HEARD OF ANY RIGHTS WHAT SO EVER.ONCE AGAIN I THANK EVERYONE ON THE DIGEST FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND WITH YOUR COMMENTS AS WELL AS YOUR RATINGS IT HELPS FIGHT THE FIGHT.WORKCOMP1 Nevada Worker Compensation System Flaws Detailed BY NV GOVERNMENTWORKERS COMP INJURED WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTSWORKCOMP1NOBODY IN LAS VEGAS WANTS TO INVESTIGATE THE WORKER'S COMP SYSTEM...WHAT IS THE PROBLEM???After reading about the terrible state of affairs happening in Las Vegas with their Worker's Comp system and reading Workcomp1 (Ron Markowicz's) blog and the tragic circumstances he has been put through by the system, I felt I needed to blog once again about his story and the LACK of effort on the part of investigative journalists not only in Las Vegas, but also in the National Media.  I just can't understand why Ron's story has NOT been reported on by any journalist, as this is certainly NEWSWORTHY and would more than likely win a pulitzer prize for the journalist that writes/reports the piece.  After reading the story written by George Knapp, which references a lot of the problems Ron has faced in the worker's comp system in Nevada, I am hopeful that Mr. Knapp will report on Ron's case specifically as the groundwork has already been laid and Ron's story will force the Nevadaworker's comp system to be overhauled and changed for the better. And as in George Knapp's article which you can view at the end of this blog:                                                                           I live in California and have been through the Worker's Comp system here and found it to be pretty well managed.  Of course, I did not go through any of the problems Mr. Markowicz has faced, but at least I received medical treatments, was compensated in a timely manner, was able to use the Independent Medical Review (to have a State certified Doctor) review my case and see if he found the same disability rating as my treating specialist (as the Insurance Company was trying to settle the claim for a very small amount & I did not agree with that rating). As with many people here on The Disability Digest, these injustices CANNOT be allowed to continue and the community has to stand up and make a stand against the companies, attorneys, insurance companies, medical practitioners that mis-treat them.  You would hope there would be some legal remedy, but in Ron's case it seems that his attorney (that he recently fired was asleep at the wheel)--malpractice, the one surgeon that removed the stimulator device from his back and left metal in his back--(malpractice)...There has been ONE shining light in Ron's story..His first Doctor who has been trying to help Ron get the treatment he needs, yet this Doctor has not been paid by theWorker's Comp system.  Sometimes it can take 1 year or more for these Doctors to get paid by this system.  What a travesty of justice NV has.  Ron's Doctor's name is Dr. Daniel Fabito and should be highly commended and applauded for his efforts and his highly ethical treatment of Ron's case.  This is amedical practitioner that more should try to be like as he has the care and well being of his patient in mind and he goes to great lengths to fight the good fight on the patient's behalf.  I would recommend that anybody that gets injured on the job would go to this Doctor because he truly cares about his patients.  Keep this Doctor in mind if you ever get injured while working inLas Vegas.  Here's the Doctor's info:Comprehensive & Interventional Pain Management Daniel Fabito MD AMA Board Certified www.DrFabito.comContact:    Info@DrFabito.com PLEASE EVERYONE RATE THE BLOG, AND SUPPORT WORKCOMP1 back, bill, care, chronic, dina, dir, disabilities, disability, disadvantage, epidurals, equal, fabito, facebook, fibromyalgia, foreclosesures, george, google, government, harry, headaches, health, hippa, insinde222, inujured, john, journal, knapp, las, low, medicaid, migraines, neurostimulator, nevada, new, numbness, nv, of, osha, pain, pills, poems, reid, review, rfa, rights, security, social, stenosis, times, titus, twitter, vegas, woodworth, workcomp1, workers, york nonadult false DEDICATED TO WORKCOMP1 text blog back,bill,care,chronic,dina,dir,disabilities,disability,disadvantage,epidurals,equal,fabito,facebook,fibromyalgia,foreclosesures,george,google,government,harry,headaches,health,hippa,insinde222,inujured,john,journal,knapp,las,low,medicaid,migraines,neurostimulator,nevada,new,numbness,nv,of,osha,pain,pills,poems,reid,review,rfa,rights,security,social,stenosis,times,titus,twitter,vegas,woodworth,workcomp1,workers,york 1624 3 5.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=9847526&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 1 0 1497425 9847526 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Contest/BLOG/1494405/12966.html Hi my name is Susan, i'm a 55 year old Disable person with all kind of problems. Before i start i would just like to say I hope i'm the lucky winner.My understanding of SBI is Content- Is related to a theme of your site, that u will build with SBI. Here u will Brainstorm all your idea's,here u will get your niche.Traffic- Attracts your engines like Yahoo,Google,Bing. U need traffic in order to stay a float. You also need people to be attracted to you site.You have to bring to the table all kinds of content that will bring the people to u.Presell- Buy adding other site to your site, Like saying I have brainstorm and ur going towards Disability. There are all different things u can put on your pages that have to do with Disability. location, location gives the engines wwhat they want. Another thing that is important is Key words, Use your keyword list to help u figure out ,what u need to add to your SBI. Monetize- Here is where you make a Income, Money, Rates and profits.Closing- It seems to me that SBI does just about everything for you..........Sincerly  aka Lacey  Hi my name is Susan, i'm a 55 year old Disable person with all kind of problems. Before i start i would just like to say I hope i'm the lucky winner.My understanding of SBI is Content- Is related to a theme of your site, that u will build with SBI. Here u will Brainstorm all your idea's,here u will get your niche.Traffic- Attracts your engines like Yahoo,Google,Bing. U need traffic in order to stay a float. You also need people to be attracted to you site.You have to bring to the table all kinds of content that will bring the people to u.Presell- Buy adding other site to your site, Like saying I have brainstorm and ur going towards Disability. There are all different things u can put on your pages that have to do with Disability. location, location gives the engines wwhat they want. Another thing that is important is Key words, Use your keyword list to help u figure out ,what u need to add to your SBI. Monetize- Here is where you make a Income, Money, Rates and profits.Closing- It seems to me that SBI does just about everything for you..........Sincerly  aka Lacey  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:03:13 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Contest/BLOG/1494405/12966.html laceygirl 2009-11-13T21:03:13Z The Disability Digest Hi my name is Susan, i'm a 55 year old Disable person with all kind of problems. Before i start i would just like to say I hope i'm the lucky winner.My understanding of SBI is Content- Is related to a theme of your site, that u will build with SBI. Here u will Brainstorm all your idea's,here u will get your niche.Traffic- Attracts your engines like Yahoo,Google,Bing. U need traffic in order to stay a float. You also need people to be attracted to you site.You have to bring to the table all kinds of content that will bring the people to u.Presell- Buy adding other site to your site, Like saying I have brainstorm and ur going towards Disability. There are all different things u can put on your pages that have to do with Disability. location, location gives the engines wwhat they want. Another thing that is important is Key words, Use your keyword list to help u figure out ,what u need to add to your SBI. Monetize- Here is where you make a Income, Money, Rates and profits.Closing- It seems to me that SBI does just about everything for you..........Sincerly  aka Lacey  nonadult false Contest text blog 18 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2350290&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/12966/photos/PHOTO_1240370_12966_2350290_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 1494405 2350290 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_confused/BLOG/1494260/12966.html anyone else find this site build it entry confusing?  you get lead to this site and i have no idea what they want in terms of entry.  anyone else find this site build it entry confusing?  you get lead to this site and i have no idea what they want in terms of entry.  Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:07:47 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_confused/BLOG/1494260/12966.html vsg 2009-11-13T19:07:47Z The Disability Digest anyone else find this site build it entry confusing?  you get lead to this site and i have no idea what they want in terms of entry.  nonadult false confused text blog 18 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=16575177&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/12966/photos/PHOTO_6616558_12966_16575177_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 1494260 16575177 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_A-Life-Fully-Lived/BLOG/1494249/12966.html A life fully live but for a short while is better than one partially lived for a long time A life fully live but for a short while is better than one partially lived for a long time Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:53:08 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_A-Life-Fully-Lived/BLOG/1494249/12966.html vsg 2009-11-13T18:53:08Z Disabilities The Disability Digest A life fully live but for a short while is better than one partially lived for a long time disabilities nonadult false A Life Fully Lived text blog disabilities 7 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=16575177&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/12966/photos/PHOTO_6616558_12966_16575177_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 1494249 16575177 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_djinc/BLOG/1493513/12966.html Hello my name is Dora Jackson and I am new to this so please bear with me.  To make a long story short I have a disability and unable to do what I enjoyed doing for fifteen years, I love working with the public, I love to talk to them and offer my assistance in any way I could.  I was diagnosis in 2005 with copd and was told that I would die in ten years, recover from the shock I prayed a lot and I was determine not to let this get me down.  I exercise everyday and walked every morning trying to get my life back to something normal, but in the mean time I have looked in every corner to try and find something to do with my computer that's going to supplement my income, everybody I talk to wanted money that I didn't have, so I knew in my heart where there is a will there is a way.  I am living proof of that because I am still here, broke but living just the same.  My parents always told nobody want's you when you are down and out (True statement) I must tell you from my heart I have never been this broke before I lost a lot my car, my relationship but that's okay all of this has restored my faith in god so here I go day and night surfing the net.  I came upon disability digest not knowing what it was are how I got there mind you I learned the computer on my own by pushing buttons and if it workd okay if not  don't do that again, but okay never the less here I am desperate to find something or someone to tell me how to go about making money because I am sinking fast I have no car, no money, and no job trying to stay a float and can't swim.  So far days I listen to videos and read everything known to man, and then they tell me to do some research on a sight call sight build it .  I spent half the night reading and listening to different stories, I am not really familiar with then but I know they can help me build a web sight that's going to help me reach millions of pople who need help.There are a lot of people out there with a disability that need help and don't know where to find it I want to be that mouth piece.  I have waited so long for this opportunity it will allow work at home and help myslef and other's.  There are a lot of scams  you have to be really careful, I think I found them all where you send money and they send you a book are a cd, didn't have the money for that but I tried a few of them and it was to good to be true.  I need money to take care of myself but my goal is to help other's in my situation.  I would like to thank Brian for returning my email with and offer to help me help myself, I didn't get very much of that, I would like to thank Eddy for his web sight for some great information (HOW TO AVOID SCAMS). The lord left me here for a reason and I plan to do everything I can to help put a smile on someone's face.  This is my story I will never give up until I have my own business.  I don't want people to have to search the internet day and night .  I want a web sight that allows people to find what they need and not have to listen to a long drawn out presentation before you find out that they can't help you.  This has been a long road to walk for me and I am ever so greatful I wouldn't change a thing.  This is what I am surpose to do .   (I AM A PEOPLE PERSON) Hello my name is Dora Jackson and I am new to this so please bear with me.  To make a long story short I have a disability and unable to do what I enjoyed doing for fifteen years, I love working with the public, I love to talk to them and offer my assistance in any way I could.  I was diagnosis in 2005 with copd and was told that I would die in ten years, recover from the shock I prayed a lot and I was determine not to let this get me down.  I exercise everyday and walked every morning trying to get my life back to something normal, but in the mean time I have looked in every corner to try and find something to do with my computer that's going to supplement my income, everybody I talk to wanted money that I didn't have, so I knew in my heart where there is a will there is a way.  I am living proof of that because I am still here, broke but living just the same.  My parents always told nobody want's you when you are down and out (True statement) I must tell you from my heart I have never been this broke before I lost a lot my car, my relationship but that's okay all of this has restored my faith in god so here I go day and night surfing the net.  I came upon disability digest not knowing what it was are how I got there mind you I learned the computer on my own by pushing buttons and if it workd okay if not  don't do that again, but okay never the less here I am desperate to find something or someone to tell me how to go about making money because I am sinking fast I have no car, no money, and no job trying to stay a float and can't swim.  So far days I listen to videos and read everything known to man, and then they tell me to do some research on a sight call sight build it .  I spent half the night reading and listening to different stories, I am not really familiar with then but I know they can help me build a web sight that's going to help me reach millions of pople who need help.There are a lot of people out there with a disability that need help and don't know where to find it I want to be that mouth piece.  I have waited so long for this opportunity it will allow work at home and help myslef and other's.  There are a lot of scams  you have to be really careful, I think I found them all where you send money and they send you a book are a cd, didn't have the money for that but I tried a few of them and it was to good to be true.  I need money to take care of myself but my goal is to help other's in my situation.  I would like to thank Brian for returning my email with and offer to help me help myself, I didn't get very much of that, I would like to thank Eddy for his web sight for some great information (HOW TO AVOID SCAMS). The lord left me here for a reason and I plan to do everything I can to help put a smile on someone's face.  This is my story I will never give up until I have my own business.  I don't want people to have to search the internet day and night .  I want a web sight that allows people to find what they need and not have to listen to a long drawn out presentation before you find out that they can't help you.  This has been a long road to walk for me and I am ever so greatful I wouldn't change a thing.  This is what I am surpose to do .   (I AM A PEOPLE PERSON) Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:49:07 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_djinc/BLOG/1493513/12966.html deejack 2009-11-13T04:49:07Z Disabilities The Disability Digest Hello my name is Dora Jackson and I am new to this so please bear with me.  To make a long story short I have a disability and unable to do what I enjoyed doing for fifteen years, I love working with the public, I love to talk to them and offer my assistance in any way I could.  I was diagnosis in 2005 with copd and was told that I would die in ten years, recover from the shock I prayed a lot and I was determine not to let this get me down.  I exercise everyday and walked every morning trying to get my life back to something normal, but in the mean time I have looked in every corner to try and find something to do with my computer that's going to supplement my income, everybody I talk to wanted money that I didn't have, so I knew in my heart where there is a will there is a way.  I am living proof of that because I am still here, broke but living just the same.  My parents always told nobody want's you when you are down and out (True statement) I must tell you from my heart I have never been this broke before I lost a lot my car, my relationship but that's okay all of this has restored my faith in god so here I go day and night surfing the net.  I came upon disability digest not knowing what it was are how I got there mind you I learned the computer on my own by pushing buttons and if it workd okay if not  don't do that again, but okay never the less here I am desperate to find something or someone to tell me how to go about making money because I am sinking fast I have no car, no money, and no job trying to stay a float and can't swim.  So far days I listen to videos and read everything known to man, and then they tell me to do some research on a sight call sight build it .  I spent half the night reading and listening to different stories, I am not really familiar with then but I know they can help me build a web sight that's going to help me reach millions of pople who need help.There are a lot of people out there with a disability that need help and don't know where to find it I want to be that mouth piece.  I have waited so long for this opportunity it will allow work at home and help myslef and other's.  There are a lot of scams  you have to be really careful, I think I found them all where you send money and they send you a book are a cd, didn't have the money for that but I tried a few of them and it was to good to be true.  I need money to take care of myself but my goal is to help other's in my situation.  I would like to thank Brian for returning my email with and offer to help me help myself, I didn't get very much of that, I would like to thank Eddy for his web sight for some great information (HOW TO AVOID SCAMS). The lord left me here for a reason and I plan to do everything I can to help put a smile on someone's face.  This is my story I will never give up until I have my own business.  I don't want people to have to search the internet day and night .  I want a web sight that allows people to find what they need and not have to listen to a long drawn out presentation before you find out that they can't help you.  This has been a long road to walk for me and I am ever so greatful I wouldn't change a thing.  This is what I am surpose to do .   (I AM A PEOPLE PERSON) disabilities nonadult false d.j.inc. text blog disabilities 8 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=13670102&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/12966/photos/PHOTO_5771386_12966_13670102_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 1493513 13670102 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Addendum-To-My-Contest-Entry/BLOG/1493008/12966.html My view and thoughts about using SBI to help my family and I live more comfortable lives. In researching SBI Company, I found it to be the “BEST” tool to use. I came to the understanding that juast about anyone can use the tools with little or no computer skills. If you have the skills then that makes it even better. I found there are many web hosting companies that charge as little as $7.95 a month fee up to and over $99.99. Those companies may do a good job to fit most of your needs, but with SBI, a person can customize their own website to fit their exact needs. It doesn’t stop there. SBI offers all the tools to research ideas of what type of business you want (Content). Once you choose, use the tools to create your own web design. SBI makes it easy step by step process to do just that. Next, (Traffic) SBI makes it easy to traffic your site so you can enable the world to search and see your site through search engines. Search engines are what people use to find what they are looking for, Google, Bing, Ask, Yahoo, MSN, are just some of the most popular search engines. Now, (Pre-Sell) is how you develop customers trust in your product or service so that they want to buy from your web business you built yourself using SBI. Finally, (Monetize) Once you have built your own “Presold” traffic, you can blend in multiple streams of revenue. This is what SBI teaches, and guarantees success using the C.T.P.M Motor.I know that using SBI will allow me to achieve my goals and make my life easier and better. With the help of Brian Therrien, Michelle Toole, The Disability Digest, I have obtained my desires and motivation to start my own successful online business. Thank You Brian, Michelle, and The Disability Digest. My conclusion about SBI is that:SBI is the best all-in-one site-building-hosting-and-marketing system in the world! I highly recommend everyone to use SBI to make life easier and better for all………. My view and thoughts about using SBI to help my family and I live more comfortable lives. In researching SBI Company, I found it to be the “BEST” tool to use. I came to the understanding that juast about anyone can use the tools with little or no computer skills. If you have the skills then that makes it even better. I found there are many web hosting companies that charge as little as $7.95 a month fee up to and over $99.99. Those companies may do a good job to fit most of your needs, but with SBI, a person can customize their own website to fit their exact needs. It doesn’t stop there. SBI offers all the tools to research ideas of what type of business you want (Content). Once you choose, use the tools to create your own web design. SBI makes it easy step by step process to do just that. Next, (Traffic) SBI makes it easy to traffic your site so you can enable the world to search and see your site through search engines. Search engines are what people use to find what they are looking for, Google, Bing, Ask, Yahoo, MSN, are just some of the most popular search engines. Now, (Pre-Sell) is how you develop customers trust in your product or service so that they want to buy from your web business you built yourself using SBI. Finally, (Monetize) Once you have built your own “Presold” traffic, you can blend in multiple streams of revenue. This is what SBI teaches, and guarantees success using the C.T.P.M Motor.I know that using SBI will allow me to achieve my goals and make my life easier and better. With the help of Brian Therrien, Michelle Toole, The Disability Digest, I have obtained my desires and motivation to start my own successful online business. Thank You Brian, Michelle, and The Disability Digest. My conclusion about SBI is that:SBI is the best all-in-one site-building-hosting-and-marketing system in the world! I highly recommend everyone to use SBI to make life easier and better for all………. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:59:15 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Addendum-To-My-Contest-Entry/BLOG/1493008/12966.html venomking420 2009-11-12T21:59:15Z Disabilities The Disability Digest My view and thoughts about using SBI to help my family and I live more comfortable lives. In researching SBI Company, I found it to be the “BEST” tool to use. I came to the understanding that juast about anyone can use the tools with little or no computer skills. If you have the skills then that makes it even better. I found there are many web hosting companies that charge as little as $7.95 a month fee up to and over $99.99. Those companies may do a good job to fit most of your needs, but with SBI, a person can customize their own website to fit their exact needs. It doesn’t stop there. SBI offers all the tools to research ideas of what type of business you want (Content). Once you choose, use the tools to create your own web design. SBI makes it easy step by step process to do just that. Next, (Traffic) SBI makes it easy to traffic your site so you can enable the world to search and see your site through search engines. Search engines are what people use to find what they are looking for, Google, Bing, Ask, Yahoo, MSN, are just some of the most popular search engines. Now, (Pre-Sell) is how you develop customers trust in your product or service so that they want to buy from your web business you built yourself using SBI. Finally, (Monetize) Once you have built your own “Presold” traffic, you can blend in multiple streams of revenue. This is what SBI teaches, and guarantees success using the C.T.P.M Motor.I know that using SBI will allow me to achieve my goals and make my life easier and better. With the help of Brian Therrien, Michelle Toole, The Disability Digest, I have obtained my desires and motivation to start my own successful online business. Thank You Brian, Michelle, and The Disability Digest. My conclusion about SBI is that:SBI is the best all-in-one site-building-hosting-and-marketing system in the world! I highly recommend everyone to use SBI to make life easier and better for all………. disabilities nonadult false Addendum To My Contest Entry text blog disabilities 12 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=13995561&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_A.jpg false 0 0 1493008 13995561 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_My-Contest-Entry/BLOG/1486642/12966.html I am a 41 year old legally blind , diabetic father of two young and two adult children. I have been legally blind and received Social Security Disability since 1995. I have been living paycheck to paycheck since then. We have somehow managed every month to pull through. I am tired but I REFUSE to give up for the love of my family.I have much computer skills and were all self taught. I love computers and will continue using them til the day I die.Here’s My Story:One night I dreamt that my family and I were walking on the beach and in the distance, my youngest daughter finds a magic lamp (this lamp I call, The Disability Digest) My youngest son tells me to rub the lamp and make 3 wishes. The skeptical person that I am, I did it anyway. Low and behold, A Genie pops out of the lamp (the Genie is Brian Therrien). He grants me 3 wishes.I first wish for $$$$ MONEY. The Genie tells me he can grant me this wish but I have to work for the money. So he directed me to use my computer skills to become an affiliate for The Disability Digest. I listened to his training videos and joined in his webinars and became an affiliate. I sent emails to friends and family and the next day, I started receiving commissions. I started to think of my second wish.My next wish was to be able to create a steady income and still spend time with my family. The Genie granted me my wish but in order to achieve my wish I had to check my email. I did this and the first email I opened was a very promising contest from The Disability Digest. The winner of the contest would receive a one year membership to SBI. I researched the SBI company and found that it would be perfect for me to create and start my own internet business. With the help of SBI’s membership and all the easy to follow tools, I had everything I need to have a very successful e-business. So I entered the contest and thought about my final wish.My third and final wish is to be a winner of the contest so I can start showing my family how to be successful in anything they choose to do in their lives if they put their minds and abilities to it. The Genie’s voicemail came on and said he would be out of town until December 2nd. He also stated that he would possibly announce me as one of the four winners of the contest. So, Do You believe in Genies and Magic Lamps? I DO!!!Winning this contest WILL get me back on my feet to create a steady income supplement. I do have high hopes and dreams to make enough money for my family to live comfortably so that I do not have to be on disability for the rest of my life. All I need is to be a winner of this contest because living check to check does not get my foot in the door to all our hopes and dreams. Someone once told me…….“YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE UNIVERSE, LET IT SHINE!!!” I am a 41 year old legally blind , diabetic father of two young and two adult children. I have been legally blind and received Social Security Disability since 1995. I have been living paycheck to paycheck since then. We have somehow managed every month to pull through. I am tired but I REFUSE to give up for the love of my family.I have much computer skills and were all self taught. I love computers and will continue using them til the day I die.Here’s My Story:One night I dreamt that my family and I were walking on the beach and in the distance, my youngest daughter finds a magic lamp (this lamp I call, The Disability Digest) My youngest son tells me to rub the lamp and make 3 wishes. The skeptical person that I am, I did it anyway. Low and behold, A Genie pops out of the lamp (the Genie is Brian Therrien). He grants me 3 wishes.I first wish for $$$$ MONEY. The Genie tells me he can grant me this wish but I have to work for the money. So he directed me to use my computer skills to become an affiliate for The Disability Digest. I listened to his training videos and joined in his webinars and became an affiliate. I sent emails to friends and family and the next day, I started receiving commissions. I started to think of my second wish.My next wish was to be able to create a steady income and still spend time with my family. The Genie granted me my wish but in order to achieve my wish I had to check my email. I did this and the first email I opened was a very promising contest from The Disability Digest. The winner of the contest would receive a one year membership to SBI. I researched the SBI company and found that it would be perfect for me to create and start my own internet business. With the help of SBI’s membership and all the easy to follow tools, I had everything I need to have a very successful e-business. So I entered the contest and thought about my final wish.My third and final wish is to be a winner of the contest so I can start showing my family how to be successful in anything they choose to do in their lives if they put their minds and abilities to it. The Genie’s voicemail came on and said he would be out of town until December 2nd. He also stated that he would possibly announce me as one of the four winners of the contest. So, Do You believe in Genies and Magic Lamps? I DO!!!Winning this contest WILL get me back on my feet to create a steady income supplement. I do have high hopes and dreams to make enough money for my family to live comfortably so that I do not have to be on disability for the rest of my life. All I need is to be a winner of this contest because living check to check does not get my foot in the door to all our hopes and dreams. Someone once told me…….“YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE UNIVERSE, LET IT SHINE!!!” Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:48:25 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_My-Contest-Entry/BLOG/1486642/12966.html venomking420 2009-11-11T04:48:25Z Disabilities The Disability Digest I am a 41 year old legally blind , diabetic father of two young and two adult children. I have been legally blind and received Social Security Disability since 1995. I have been living paycheck to paycheck since then. We have somehow managed every month to pull through. I am tired but I REFUSE to give up for the love of my family.I have much computer skills and were all self taught. I love computers and will continue using them til the day I die.Here’s My Story:One night I dreamt that my family and I were walking on the beach and in the distance, my youngest daughter finds a magic lamp (this lamp I call, The Disability Digest) My youngest son tells me to rub the lamp and make 3 wishes. The skeptical person that I am, I did it anyway. Low and behold, A Genie pops out of the lamp (the Genie is Brian Therrien). He grants me 3 wishes.I first wish for $$$$ MONEY. The Genie tells me he can grant me this wish but I have to work for the money. So he directed me to use my computer skills to become an affiliate for The Disability Digest. I listened to his training videos and joined in his webinars and became an affiliate. I sent emails to friends and family and the next day, I started receiving commissions. I started to think of my second wish.My next wish was to be able to create a steady income and still spend time with my family. The Genie granted me my wish but in order to achieve my wish I had to check my email. I did this and the first email I opened was a very promising contest from The Disability Digest. The winner of the contest would receive a one year membership to SBI. I researched the SBI company and found that it would be perfect for me to create and start my own internet business. With the help of SBI’s membership and all the easy to follow tools, I had everything I need to have a very successful e-business. So I entered the contest and thought about my final wish.My third and final wish is to be a winner of the contest so I can start showing my family how to be successful in anything they choose to do in their lives if they put their minds and abilities to it. The Genie’s voicemail came on and said he would be out of town until December 2nd. He also stated that he would possibly announce me as one of the four winners of the contest. So, Do You believe in Genies and Magic Lamps? I DO!!!Winning this contest WILL get me back on my feet to create a steady income supplement. I do have high hopes and dreams to make enough money for my family to live comfortably so that I do not have to be on disability for the rest of my life. All I need is to be a winner of this contest because living check to check does not get my foot in the door to all our hopes and dreams. Someone once told me…….“YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE UNIVERSE, LET IT SHINE!!!” disabilities nonadult false My Contest Entry text blog disabilities 15 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=13995561&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_A.jpg false 0 0 1486642 13995561 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Stop-Misfortune-Before-It-Begins/BLOG/1480906/12966.html  Welcome Truth's Light and Make Everything Right for YouHave you ever seen rage in yourself? Generally, we don't want to see certain states within us because we've been conditioned to think of them as bad for us. We don't understand that these states are part of a world that can be changed when the light is brought to them.What happens when we see things about ourselves that we don't want to see?In order to avoid looking at itself, the mind will seize on the rage it has seen, and it will try to explain it. It will take the initial darkness, the negative energy, and because it seems to be so bad, the mind will make something out of it that it can deal with.When we live from a nature that does not want to see its own self, then there's no chance that self, that nature, can ever change. When we hide from ourselves the way we feel, the only thing that we're accomplishing is the assurance that these feelings will return again... only more of them! It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy: we condemn and doom ourselves by being afraid of the darkness in us.We have one thing to do with our own states, and that is to see them as they are, to catch the part of us that's afraid of being what we've just seen, to stop trying to hide anything anymore... because we're on this earth to learn.Negative states are created for the purpose within ourselves of being changed into something else. Everything that happens within us is all part of this beautiful process: anything that we are willing to bring into the light of ourselves will be changed by the light we bring it into.So instead of going along with the answers that you give yourself for why you feel the way you do -- instead of excuses, rationales, justifications for your state (which are the mind's way of trying to deflect the state) -- don't hide it. Just simply see it. If you don't explain yourself to yourself, then all that's left is yourself and your awareness of it. You're not talking to yourself anymore about what you see. There's just seeing.Don't hide anymore. There is something beautiful that doesn't have fear in it that wants to touch us. Its touch is what changes us. We cannot change ourselves. All the ways in which we excuse these dark parts are efforts on the part of the darkness to change itself, to deal with it, to get around it. Stop trying to get around a negative state. Bring the negative state into the light of your awareness, and let that awareness do what it is intended to do, which is to change it, to transform it.-- Guy Finley  Welcome Truth's Light and Make Everything Right for YouHave you ever seen rage in yourself? Generally, we don't want to see certain states within us because we've been conditioned to think of them as bad for us. We don't understand that these states are part of a world that can be changed when the light is brought to them.What happens when we see things about ourselves that we don't want to see?In order to avoid looking at itself, the mind will seize on the rage it has seen, and it will try to explain it. It will take the initial darkness, the negative energy, and because it seems to be so bad, the mind will make something out of it that it can deal with.When we live from a nature that does not want to see its own self, then there's no chance that self, that nature, can ever change. When we hide from ourselves the way we feel, the only thing that we're accomplishing is the assurance that these feelings will return again... only more of them! It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy: we condemn and doom ourselves by being afraid of the darkness in us.We have one thing to do with our own states, and that is to see them as they are, to catch the part of us that's afraid of being what we've just seen, to stop trying to hide anything anymore... because we're on this earth to learn.Negative states are created for the purpose within ourselves of being changed into something else. Everything that happens within us is all part of this beautiful process: anything that we are willing to bring into the light of ourselves will be changed by the light we bring it into.So instead of going along with the answers that you give yourself for why you feel the way you do -- instead of excuses, rationales, justifications for your state (which are the mind's way of trying to deflect the state) -- don't hide it. Just simply see it. If you don't explain yourself to yourself, then all that's left is yourself and your awareness of it. You're not talking to yourself anymore about what you see. There's just seeing.Don't hide anymore. There is something beautiful that doesn't have fear in it that wants to touch us. Its touch is what changes us. We cannot change ourselves. All the ways in which we excuse these dark parts are efforts on the part of the darkness to change itself, to deal with it, to get around it. Stop trying to get around a negative state. Bring the negative state into the light of your awareness, and let that awareness do what it is intended to do, which is to change it, to transform it.-- Guy Finley Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:12:48 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Stop-Misfortune-Before-It-Begins/BLOG/1480906/12966.html chrisym 2009-11-10T15:12:48Z The Disability Digest  Welcome Truth's Light and Make Everything Right for YouHave you ever seen rage in yourself? Generally, we don't want to see certain states within us because we've been conditioned to think of them as bad for us. We don't understand that these states are part of a world that can be changed when the light is brought to them.What happens when we see things about ourselves that we don't want to see?In order to avoid looking at itself, the mind will seize on the rage it has seen, and it will try to explain it. It will take the initial darkness, the negative energy, and because it seems to be so bad, the mind will make something out of it that it can deal with.When we live from a nature that does not want to see its own self, then there's no chance that self, that nature, can ever change. When we hide from ourselves the way we feel, the only thing that we're accomplishing is the assurance that these feelings will return again... only more of them! It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy: we condemn and doom ourselves by being afraid of the darkness in us.We have one thing to do with our own states, and that is to see them as they are, to catch the part of us that's afraid of being what we've just seen, to stop trying to hide anything anymore... because we're on this earth to learn.Negative states are created for the purpose within ourselves of being changed into something else. Everything that happens within us is all part of this beautiful process: anything that we are willing to bring into the light of ourselves will be changed by the light we bring it into.So instead of going along with the answers that you give yourself for why you feel the way you do -- instead of excuses, rationales, justifications for your state (which are the mind's way of trying to deflect the state) -- don't hide it. Just simply see it. If you don't explain yourself to yourself, then all that's left is yourself and your awareness of it. You're not talking to yourself anymore about what you see. There's just seeing.Don't hide anymore. There is something beautiful that doesn't have fear in it that wants to touch us. Its touch is what changes us. We cannot change ourselves. All the ways in which we excuse these dark parts are efforts on the part of the darkness to change itself, to deal with it, to get around it. Stop trying to get around a negative state. Bring the negative state into the light of your awareness, and let that awareness do what it is intended to do, which is to change it, to transform it.-- Guy Finley nonadult false Stop Misfortune Before It Begins text blog 93 2 5.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=7126366&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/12966/photos/PHOTO_3185681_12966_7126366_ap_160X120.jpg false 2 0 1480906 7126366 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_FREE-Cleaning-Available-For-Chemo-Patients/BLOG/1461736/12966.html Cleaning for a Reason  If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment.   All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service.   http://www.cleaningforareason.org This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women.  Cleaning for a Reason  If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment.   All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service.   http://www.cleaningforareason.org This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women.  Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:11:20 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_FREE-Cleaning-Available-For-Chemo-Patients/BLOG/1461736/12966.html FLEW4TWA 2009-11-06T01:11:20Z SSDI Information and Support The Disability Digest Cleaning for a Reason  If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment.   All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service.   http://www.cleaningforareason.org This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women.  ssdi information and support nonadult false FREE Cleaning Available For Chemo Patients text blog ssdi information and support 8 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=14110838&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_A.jpg false 0 0 1461736 14110838 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_FREE-Cleaning-Service-For-Chemo-Patients/BLOG/1461671/12966.html Cleaning for a Reason ~  If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment.   All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service.                       http://www.cleaningforareason.org This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women.   Cleaning for a Reason ~  If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment.   All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service.                       http://www.cleaningforareason.org This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women.   Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:24:35 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_FREE-Cleaning-Service-For-Chemo-Patients/BLOG/1461671/12966.html FLEW4TWA 2009-11-06T00:24:35Z Disabilities The Disability Digest Cleaning for a Reason ~  If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment.   All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service.                       http://www.cleaningforareason.org This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women.   cancer, chemo, cleaning, disabilities, free, maid, service, servie nonadult false FREE Cleaning Service For Chemo Patients text blog cancer,chemo,cleaning,disabilities,free,maid,service,servie 20 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=14110838&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_C.jpg false 0 0 1461671 14110838 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Necessary-Steps-Before-You-Take-That-Flight/BLOG/1437376/12966.html [image][image]There are many things you can do to avoid stress that comes when planning or preparing for a trip. I will provide you with details on things you can do to have a stress free trip.Plan Your Trip Early: If possible, plan your trip at least one to two months before your departure. This will give you the necessary time needed to make sure everything needed is in place.  Items To Consider Before Your Trip:- Determine your travel budget- Select the days you will travel and your destination- Will you need a rental car and/or hotel once you get to your travel destination?- Determine the number of people that will take the trip with you- Determine any special activities you would like to do during your trip- Gather all necessary paperwork and bring to the airport with you(e-tickets, paper tickets, etc)- Is there any special needs required for those traveling? If so, identify them- How many bags will you need to check at the airport?(airlines now charge fees beyond your first bag)- How will you book your trip?(internet, directly with airline, travel agent)- Where will you stay once you arrive at your travel destination?(if hotel, make reservations ahead of time)- If necessary, identify someone to pick up mail, newspaper, advertisements, etc while your away from home- Determine how you will get to the airport(drive, taxi, shuttle bus, have someone drop you off, etc)- Have enough cash with you for tipping and other expenses- Research airline rules before you travel. Rules continually change. Knowing the rules will save you time and headacheSteps To Take Once You Arrive At the Airport:- If you drive to the airport, find short/long term parking (some airports have covered shelter)- Complete curb check-in with the appropriate airline- Some airlines allow you to check your bags at the curb, some do not. For the ones that do not, you can go inside to the airline and do self check-in of your bags. There is a kiosk where you enter your information, including the number of bags. A slip will print and you will provide it to the airline agent. The airline agent will then check in your bags. Once you are all checked in, head to the security area of the airport. You have researched the rules ahead of time, so it should not be an issue getting through security. *Please Note - You will be required to take off your socks and shoes.- Once through security, find your airline. You can also find eateries and gift shops if you have time on your hands. Just remember that planning and preparing ahead of time for your trip is key. This will definitely cut down on the amount of stress that you experience before, during and after your trip. Happy Traveling!Teresa Johnson is a Travel Agent, who helps singles and families with vacation planning. Teresa offers a wide range of products and services - from travel planning, to booking of group cruises and assisting others with starting their home based travel business. Teresa specializes in travel planning for singles and families to help others deal with the sometimes overwhelming prospect of travel planning and starting a new business while still dealing with their normal day to day activities. Teresa educates others on the travel industry and mentors her home based travel team. Teresa is no stranger to the travel industry. She spent over 20 years as a corporate executive where she traveled a great deal.Travel Booking - http://www.gottitravel.comArticle Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Teresa_A_Johnsonhttp://EzineArticles.com/?Necessary-Steps-Before-You-Take-That-Flight&id=3088510Happy Traveling........  [image][image]There are many things you can do to avoid stress that comes when planning or preparing for a trip. I will provide you with details on things you can do to have a stress free trip.Plan Your Trip Early: If possible, plan your trip at least one to two months before your departure. This will give you the necessary time needed to make sure everything needed is in place.  Items To Consider Before Your Trip:- Determine your travel budget- Select the days you will travel and your destination- Will you need a rental car and/or hotel once you get to your travel destination?- Determine the number of people that will take the trip with you- Determine any special activities you would like to do during your trip- Gather all necessary paperwork and bring to the airport with you(e-tickets, paper tickets, etc)- Is there any special needs required for those traveling? If so, identify them- How many bags will you need to check at the airport?(airlines now charge fees beyond your first bag)- How will you book your trip?(internet, directly with airline, travel agent)- Where will you stay once you arrive at your travel destination?(if hotel, make reservations ahead of time)- If necessary, identify someone to pick up mail, newspaper, advertisements, etc while your away from home- Determine how you will get to the airport(drive, taxi, shuttle bus, have someone drop you off, etc)- Have enough cash with you for tipping and other expenses- Research airline rules before you travel. Rules continually change. Knowing the rules will save you time and headacheSteps To Take Once You Arrive At the Airport:- If you drive to the airport, find short/long term parking (some airports have covered shelter)- Complete curb check-in with the appropriate airline- Some airlines allow you to check your bags at the curb, some do not. For the ones that do not, you can go inside to the airline and do self check-in of your bags. There is a kiosk where you enter your information, including the number of bags. A slip will print and you will provide it to the airline agent. The airline agent will then check in your bags. Once you are all checked in, head to the security area of the airport. You have researched the rules ahead of time, so it should not be an issue getting through security. *Please Note - You will be required to take off your socks and shoes.- Once through security, find your airline. You can also find eateries and gift shops if you have time on your hands. Just remember that planning and preparing ahead of time for your trip is key. This will definitely cut down on the amount of stress that you experience before, during and after your trip. Happy Traveling!Teresa Johnson is a Travel Agent, who helps singles and families with vacation planning. Teresa offers a wide range of products and services - from travel planning, to booking of group cruises and assisting others with starting their home based travel business. Teresa specializes in travel planning for singles and families to help others deal with the sometimes overwhelming prospect of travel planning and starting a new business while still dealing with their normal day to day activities. Teresa educates others on the travel industry and mentors her home based travel team. Teresa is no stranger to the travel industry. She spent over 20 years as a corporate executive where she traveled a great deal.Travel Booking - http://www.gottitravel.comArticle Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Teresa_A_Johnsonhttp://EzineArticles.com/?Necessary-Steps-Before-You-Take-That-Flight&id=3088510Happy Traveling........  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 04:54:18 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Necessary-Steps-Before-You-Take-That-Flight/BLOG/1437376/12966.html gottitravel 2009-10-25T04:54:18Z Disabilities The Disability Digest [image][image]There are many things you can do to avoid stress that comes when planning or preparing for a trip. I will provide you with details on things you can do to have a stress free trip.Plan Your Trip Early: If possible, plan your trip at least one to two months before your departure. This will give you the necessary time needed to make sure everything needed is in place.  Items To Consider Before Your Trip:- Determine your travel budget- Select the days you will travel and your destination- Will you need a rental car and/or hotel once you get to your travel destination?- Determine the number of people that will take the trip with you- Determine any special activities you would like to do during your trip- Gather all necessary paperwork and bring to the airport with you(e-tickets, paper tickets, etc)- Is there any special needs required for those traveling? If so, identify them- How many bags will you need to check at the airport?(airlines now charge fees beyond your first bag)- How will you book your trip?(internet, directly with airline, travel agent)- Where will you stay once you arrive at your travel destination?(if hotel, make reservations ahead of time)- If necessary, identify someone to pick up mail, newspaper, advertisements, etc while your away from home- Determine how you will get to the airport(drive, taxi, shuttle bus, have someone drop you off, etc)- Have enough cash with you for tipping and other expenses- Research airline rules before you travel. Rules continually change. Knowing the rules will save you time and headacheSteps To Take Once You Arrive At the Airport:- If you drive to the airport, find short/long term parking (some airports have covered shelter)- Complete curb check-in with the appropriate airline- Some airlines allow you to check your bags at the curb, some do not. For the ones that do not, you can go inside to the airline and do self check-in of your bags. There is a kiosk where you enter your information, including the number of bags. A slip will print and you will provide it to the airline agent. The airline agent will then check in your bags. Once you are all checked in, head to the security area of the airport. You have researched the rules ahead of time, so it should not be an issue getting through security. *Please Note - You will be required to take off your socks and shoes.- Once through security, find your airline. You can also find eateries and gift shops if you have time on your hands. Just remember that planning and preparing ahead of time for your trip is key. This will definitely cut down on the amount of stress that you experience before, during and after your trip. Happy Traveling!Teresa Johnson is a Travel Agent, who helps singles and families with vacation planning. Teresa offers a wide range of products and services - from travel planning, to booking of group cruises and assisting others with starting their home based travel business. Teresa specializes in travel planning for singles and families to help others deal with the sometimes overwhelming prospect of travel planning and starting a new business while still dealing with their normal day to day activities. Teresa educates others on the travel industry and mentors her home based travel team. Teresa is no stranger to the travel industry. She spent over 20 years as a corporate executive where she traveled a great deal.Travel Booking - http://www.gottitravel.comArticle Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Teresa_A_Johnsonhttp://EzineArticles.com/?Necessary-Steps-Before-You-Take-That-Flight&id=3088510Happy Traveling........  airline, disabilities, flights, gottitravel, necessary, research, steps, travel, trip, vacation nonadult false Necessary Steps Before You Take That Flight text blog airline,disabilities,flights,gottitravel,necessary,research,steps,travel,trip,vacation 26 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=2036330&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/12966/photos/PHOTO_1181608_12966_2036330_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 1437376 2036330 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Wanting-to-be-in-the-know/BLOG/1355616/12966.html I am new on Disability Digest.  Wanted to join, perhaps to get some good advice or meby even give a nuget or two.    May be I have the wrong impression concern this community and maybe someone can help me out.  I am new on Disability Digest.  Wanted to join, perhaps to get some good advice or meby even give a nuget or two.    May be I have the wrong impression concern this community and maybe someone can help me out.  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:52:26 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Wanting-to-be-in-the-know/BLOG/1355616/12966.html Earnest1 2009-10-23T20:52:26Z Disabilities The Disability Digest I am new on Disability Digest.  Wanted to join, perhaps to get some good advice or meby even give a nuget or two.    May be I have the wrong impression concern this community and maybe someone can help me out.  disabilities nonadult false Wanting to be in the know text blog disabilities 16 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=13826659&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/12966/photos/PHOTO_6434843_12966_13826659_ap_160X120.jpg false 1 0 1355616 13826659 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Muscle-Therapy-Device/BLOG/1042377/12966.html Does anyone know where I might find an EMG-Triggered Stimulation device?  The Care ETS unit, from CareRehab, is no longer available. I need a device that combines a biofeedback (EMG) target threshold with muscle stimulation (FES or ETS) that kicks in to force the contraction of my arm beyond what I am able to perform actively.  I'm trying to work on muscle re-education in my lower arm and hand due to a trauma injury at the elbow. Any information (product name, supplier name, phone #, e-mail address) would be appreciated. Please email me at heidiheidelberg@gmail.com. Does anyone know where I might find an EMG-Triggered Stimulation device?  The Care ETS unit, from CareRehab, is no longer available. I need a device that combines a biofeedback (EMG) target threshold with muscle stimulation (FES or ETS) that kicks in to force the contraction of my arm beyond what I am able to perform actively.  I'm trying to work on muscle re-education in my lower arm and hand due to a trauma injury at the elbow. Any information (product name, supplier name, phone #, e-mail address) would be appreciated. Please email me at heidiheidelberg@gmail.com. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:59:09 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Muscle-Therapy-Device/BLOG/1042377/12966.html heidiheidiho 2009-10-11T21:59:09Z Disabilities The Disability Digest Does anyone know where I might find an EMG-Triggered Stimulation device?  The Care ETS unit, from CareRehab, is no longer available. I need a device that combines a biofeedback (EMG) target threshold with muscle stimulation (FES or ETS) that kicks in to force the contraction of my arm beyond what I am able to perform actively.  I'm trying to work on muscle re-education in my lower arm and hand due to a trauma injury at the elbow. Any information (product name, supplier name, phone #, e-mail address) would be appreciated. Please email me at heidiheidelberg@gmail.com. disabilities nonadult false Muscle Therapy Device text blog disabilities 22 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12775247&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_E.jpg false 0 0 1042377 12775247 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Your-Blue-Sky-Poem-Tribute/BLOG/1037020/12966.html Tribute to Army Major Matthew W. WorrellI never knew Matthew Worrell.  However on one late day in May 2006 I was delighted at the Blue Sky. I was so inspired I wrote a poem titled Your Blue Sky. After starting the poem, I knew I had to continue packing as I was moving from an apartment to a house.  The move was scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend. I put the poem I started away. However, going through newspapers for packing dishes, I found an article that hit a chord with me stronger than anything ever has before. It was titled "Served in Iraq with Night Stalkers Unit". Matthew's story of how he was apart of the aviation mission and the outfit of the Night Stalkers moved me along with the age of 34 in which he departed. Suddenly, I realized the poem I had just started that day...Your Blue Sky. I had been drawn to the blue sky and what it meant to me. Somehow I couldn't imagine that I found this article on Matthew's group who was struck down as just a coincidence. I took the article and cut it out. Although that was in 2006 and now we are in October 2009, I have saved both the article and poem telling myself that I would finish it and make sure the family had this. My misfortune is not as great as those who lost Matthew: husband, father, son and friend. However, part of the reason for the delay in finishing this poem and tribute, is one month after I began this poem I became ill...resulting in now my disability. How God does work, I have turned my disability into an opportunity to extend on my poetry. If anyone knows how I can get this poem I have tributed to Matthew Worrell's family please advise.  I have searched and searched on the internet but can only fine mention of his wife's name and parent's name but unable to find any other information to contact the family. Your Blue Sky How much do we embrace our blue skyThat beautiful feeling when we see such a viewOf a deep blue sea way up highProviding a sense of a soul renewed It would be so wonderful for all of usIf we could demonstrate a blue sky to othersLearning to give as the blue sky, the hope of God's purposeWhat a fulfilling gift to shine your light among us                                                                                                             Clouds will clutter but are temporary, and possess a lessonIf we identify with the clouds we are not awakeDo not assume that cloudy days means our blue sky is goneFor if you do, this will affect God's path for you to take   As much as we yearn for each day to be filled of the blue skyWe must not forget the necessity of clouds and stormsSo many times we may not see clearly or understand whyHowever, know that all storms will pass and blue skies again are born   Tribute to Army Major Matthew W. WorrellI never knew Matthew Worrell.  However on one late day in May 2006 I was delighted at the Blue Sky. I was so inspired I wrote a poem titled Your Blue Sky. After starting the poem, I knew I had to continue packing as I was moving from an apartment to a house.  The move was scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend. I put the poem I started away. However, going through newspapers for packing dishes, I found an article that hit a chord with me stronger than anything ever has before. It was titled "Served in Iraq with Night Stalkers Unit". Matthew's story of how he was apart of the aviation mission and the outfit of the Night Stalkers moved me along with the age of 34 in which he departed. Suddenly, I realized the poem I had just started that day...Your Blue Sky. I had been drawn to the blue sky and what it meant to me. Somehow I couldn't imagine that I found this article on Matthew's group who was struck down as just a coincidence. I took the article and cut it out. Although that was in 2006 and now we are in October 2009, I have saved both the article and poem telling myself that I would finish it and make sure the family had this. My misfortune is not as great as those who lost Matthew: husband, father, son and friend. However, part of the reason for the delay in finishing this poem and tribute, is one month after I began this poem I became ill...resulting in now my disability. How God does work, I have turned my disability into an opportunity to extend on my poetry. If anyone knows how I can get this poem I have tributed to Matthew Worrell's family please advise.  I have searched and searched on the internet but can only fine mention of his wife's name and parent's name but unable to find any other information to contact the family. Your Blue Sky How much do we embrace our blue skyThat beautiful feeling when we see such a viewOf a deep blue sea way up highProviding a sense of a soul renewed It would be so wonderful for all of usIf we could demonstrate a blue sky to othersLearning to give as the blue sky, the hope of God's purposeWhat a fulfilling gift to shine your light among us                                                                                                             Clouds will clutter but are temporary, and possess a lessonIf we identify with the clouds we are not awakeDo not assume that cloudy days means our blue sky is goneFor if you do, this will affect God's path for you to take   As much as we yearn for each day to be filled of the blue skyWe must not forget the necessity of clouds and stormsSo many times we may not see clearly or understand whyHowever, know that all storms will pass and blue skies again are born   Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:46:52 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Your-Blue-Sky-Poem-Tribute/BLOG/1037020/12966.html chrisym 2009-10-09T17:46:52Z The Disability Digest Tribute to Army Major Matthew W. WorrellI never knew Matthew Worrell.  However on one late day in May 2006 I was delighted at the Blue Sky. I was so inspired I wrote a poem titled Your Blue Sky. After starting the poem, I knew I had to continue packing as I was moving from an apartment to a house.  The move was scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend. I put the poem I started away. However, going through newspapers for packing dishes, I found an article that hit a chord with me stronger than anything ever has before. It was titled "Served in Iraq with Night Stalkers Unit". Matthew's story of how he was apart of the aviation mission and the outfit of the Night Stalkers moved me along with the age of 34 in which he departed. Suddenly, I realized the poem I had just started that day...Your Blue Sky. I had been drawn to the blue sky and what it meant to me. Somehow I couldn't imagine that I found this article on Matthew's group who was struck down as just a coincidence. I took the article and cut it out. Although that was in 2006 and now we are in October 2009, I have saved both the article and poem telling myself that I would finish it and make sure the family had this. My misfortune is not as great as those who lost Matthew: husband, father, son and friend. However, part of the reason for the delay in finishing this poem and tribute, is one month after I began this poem I became ill...resulting in now my disability. How God does work, I have turned my disability into an opportunity to extend on my poetry. If anyone knows how I can get this poem I have tributed to Matthew Worrell's family please advise.  I have searched and searched on the internet but can only fine mention of his wife's name and parent's name but unable to find any other information to contact the family. Your Blue Sky How much do we embrace our blue skyThat beautiful feeling when we see such a viewOf a deep blue sea way up highProviding a sense of a soul renewed It would be so wonderful for all of usIf we could demonstrate a blue sky to othersLearning to give as the blue sky, the hope of God's purposeWhat a fulfilling gift to shine your light among us                                                                                                             Clouds will clutter but are temporary, and possess a lessonIf we identify with the clouds we are not awakeDo not assume that cloudy days means our blue sky is goneFor if you do, this will affect God's path for you to take   As much as we yearn for each day to be filled of the blue skyWe must not forget the necessity of clouds and stormsSo many times we may not see clearly or understand whyHowever, know that all storms will pass and blue skies again are born   beautiful!, day!, disability, inspiration, inspirational., it, made, my, thank, tribute, very, was, you. nonadult false Your Blue Sky (Poem & Tribute) text blog beautiful!,day!,disability,inspiration,inspirational.,it,made,my,thank,tribute,very,was,you. 48 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=7126366&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/12966/photos/PHOTO_3185681_12966_7126366_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 1037020 7126366 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_congestive-heart-failure-disabled-asks-for-advice/BLOG/888822/12966.html Hi,I'm new to this group and want to introduce myself.  i'm 51, had a heart attack in 2005, went into cardiac arrest and now suffer with congestive heart failure.  i'm on disability but only receive $463 a month from SS, i've been able to manage up until now and find myself not being able to pay bills and some medicines because of lack of funds.  i'd love to work ( i was in carpentry before) but find it a bit impossible to find the right job.  i'm a liability in most cases and often find myself dizzy and faint, needless to say out of breath is a common companion.  i don't think i'd be able to manage a full 8 hr day at the ofice type deal for reason of fatigue and the obvious health reasons.  i've tried to get medicaid, but was denied, you need to be broke broke to qualify, i think in the range of $759 per month.  my wife makes more than that, but so much goes to my meds that rent is impossible.  dire situation to say the least.i want to know if anyone has found suitable jobs which can be performed at home, especially internet oriented.  if anyone could lead me in the right direction, i'd be grateful.  i'm definately not into any scam type work, i.e. mlm and the likes.  also any advice on obtaining grants to live or how to get more to live on from our great government would be appreciated.  i'm desperate and open to anything, i've tried so many different leads that i've run out of steam of where to proceed next. please help me to get by.thank youdavid  Hi,I'm new to this group and want to introduce myself.  i'm 51, had a heart attack in 2005, went into cardiac arrest and now suffer with congestive heart failure.  i'm on disability but only receive $463 a month from SS, i've been able to manage up until now and find myself not being able to pay bills and some medicines because of lack of funds.  i'd love to work ( i was in carpentry before) but find it a bit impossible to find the right job.  i'm a liability in most cases and often find myself dizzy and faint, needless to say out of breath is a common companion.  i don't think i'd be able to manage a full 8 hr day at the ofice type deal for reason of fatigue and the obvious health reasons.  i've tried to get medicaid, but was denied, you need to be broke broke to qualify, i think in the range of $759 per month.  my wife makes more than that, but so much goes to my meds that rent is impossible.  dire situation to say the least.i want to know if anyone has found suitable jobs which can be performed at home, especially internet oriented.  if anyone could lead me in the right direction, i'd be grateful.  i'm definately not into any scam type work, i.e. mlm and the likes.  also any advice on obtaining grants to live or how to get more to live on from our great government would be appreciated.  i'm desperate and open to anything, i've tried so many different leads that i've run out of steam of where to proceed next. please help me to get by.thank youdavid  Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:37:14 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_congestive-heart-failure-disabled-asks-for-advice/BLOG/888822/12966.html verger 2009-10-02T18:37:14Z Disabilities The Disability Digest Hi,I'm new to this group and want to introduce myself.  i'm 51, had a heart attack in 2005, went into cardiac arrest and now suffer with congestive heart failure.  i'm on disability but only receive $463 a month from SS, i've been able to manage up until now and find myself not being able to pay bills and some medicines because of lack of funds.  i'd love to work ( i was in carpentry before) but find it a bit impossible to find the right job.  i'm a liability in most cases and often find myself dizzy and faint, needless to say out of breath is a common companion.  i don't think i'd be able to manage a full 8 hr day at the ofice type deal for reason of fatigue and the obvious health reasons.  i've tried to get medicaid, but was denied, you need to be broke broke to qualify, i think in the range of $759 per month.  my wife makes more than that, but so much goes to my meds that rent is impossible.  dire situation to say the least.i want to know if anyone has found suitable jobs which can be performed at home, especially internet oriented.  if anyone could lead me in the right direction, i'd be grateful.  i'm definately not into any scam type work, i.e. mlm and the likes.  also any advice on obtaining grants to live or how to get more to live on from our great government would be appreciated.  i'm desperate and open to anything, i've tried so many different leads that i've run out of steam of where to proceed next. please help me to get by.thank youdavid  disabilities nonadult false congestive heart failure disabled asks for advice text blog disabilities 36 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12454541&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_A.jpg false 1 0 888822 12454541 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Understanding-what-you-cant-see/BLOG/888466/12966.html WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE!!!  When I scream out in the middle of the night, it's not a nightmare, it's reality.  When I just burst into tears in the middle of the day it's not because my husband and I are fighting.  When I pace the floor at night it's not because I don't want to sleep or I have taken something that will keep me awake.  When I can't put my feet on the floor in the morning it's not because I'm lazy.  When the grandkids say it's been awhile since they have seen grandma it's not because she doesn't love them.  When I can't keep anything on my stomach it's not the flu.  When I need your hand to walk up the stairs or to get in the car it's not because I don't want to go.  When I don't go to work at the job I've done for 26 years and have loved and never done anything else, it's not because I think I'm too good to work or I'm lazy.  When I take medication it's not because I'm a drug addict.  When I have to use a cane, it's not because it's an accesory.  When I haven't done my hair or my makeup it's not because I have "let myself go". If you think for one minute that I don't want to jump out of bed every morning, get in the shower, dress up and go to work, cutting hair all day and visiting with all the people that I have spent the most of my life with and after work meet the kids and grandkids for dinner, go home and get a great nights sleep after making great love with my husband, just to get up the next day and do it all over again.........THEN YOU ARE CRAZY!!!!!!! JUST BECAUSE I LOOK OK ON THE OUTSIDE...DOESN'T MEAN THAT THE INSIDE IS OK!!!! WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE!!!  When I scream out in the middle of the night, it's not a nightmare, it's reality.  When I just burst into tears in the middle of the day it's not because my husband and I are fighting.  When I pace the floor at night it's not because I don't want to sleep or I have taken something that will keep me awake.  When I can't put my feet on the floor in the morning it's not because I'm lazy.  When the grandkids say it's been awhile since they have seen grandma it's not because she doesn't love them.  When I can't keep anything on my stomach it's not the flu.  When I need your hand to walk up the stairs or to get in the car it's not because I don't want to go.  When I don't go to work at the job I've done for 26 years and have loved and never done anything else, it's not because I think I'm too good to work or I'm lazy.  When I take medication it's not because I'm a drug addict.  When I have to use a cane, it's not because it's an accesory.  When I haven't done my hair or my makeup it's not because I have "let myself go". If you think for one minute that I don't want to jump out of bed every morning, get in the shower, dress up and go to work, cutting hair all day and visiting with all the people that I have spent the most of my life with and after work meet the kids and grandkids for dinner, go home and get a great nights sleep after making great love with my husband, just to get up the next day and do it all over again.........THEN YOU ARE CRAZY!!!!!!! JUST BECAUSE I LOOK OK ON THE OUTSIDE...DOESN'T MEAN THAT THE INSIDE IS OK!!!! Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:54:11 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_Understanding-what-you-cant-see/BLOG/888466/12966.html skizzorhappy 2009-10-02T15:54:11Z The Disability Digest WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE!!!  When I scream out in the middle of the night, it's not a nightmare, it's reality.  When I just burst into tears in the middle of the day it's not because my husband and I are fighting.  When I pace the floor at night it's not because I don't want to sleep or I have taken something that will keep me awake.  When I can't put my feet on the floor in the morning it's not because I'm lazy.  When the grandkids say it's been awhile since they have seen grandma it's not because she doesn't love them.  When I can't keep anything on my stomach it's not the flu.  When I need your hand to walk up the stairs or to get in the car it's not because I don't want to go.  When I don't go to work at the job I've done for 26 years and have loved and never done anything else, it's not because I think I'm too good to work or I'm lazy.  When I take medication it's not because I'm a drug addict.  When I have to use a cane, it's not because it's an accesory.  When I haven't done my hair or my makeup it's not because I have "let myself go". If you think for one minute that I don't want to jump out of bed every morning, get in the shower, dress up and go to work, cutting hair all day and visiting with all the people that I have spent the most of my life with and after work meet the kids and grandkids for dinner, go home and get a great nights sleep after making great love with my husband, just to get up the next day and do it all over again.........THEN YOU ARE CRAZY!!!!!!! JUST BECAUSE I LOOK OK ON THE OUTSIDE...DOESN'T MEAN THAT THE INSIDE IS OK!!!! nonadult false Understanding what you can't see text blog 32 0 0.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=10732875&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/user/defaultImage_160x120_B.jpg false 1 0 888466 10732875 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_NOBODY-IN-LAS-VEGAS-WANTS-TO-INVESTIGATE-THE-WORKERS-COMP-SYSTEMWHAT-IS-THE-PROBLEM/BLOG/876107/12966.html After reading about the terrible state of affairs happening in Las Vegas with their Worker's Comp system and reading Workcomp1 (Ron Markowicz's) blog and the tragic circumstances he has been put through by the system, I felt I needed to blog once again about his story and the LACK of effort on the part of investigative journalists not only in Las Vegas, but also in the National Media.  I just can't understand why Ron's story has NOT been reported on by any journalist, as this is certainly NEWSWORTHY and would more than likely win a pulitzer prize for the journalist that writes/reports the piece.  After reading the story written by George Knapp, which references a lot of the problems Ron has faced in the worker's comp system in Nevada, I am hopeful that Mr. Knapp will report on Ron's case specifically as the groundwork has already been laid and Ron's story will force the Nevada worker's comp system to be overhauled and changed for the better. And as in George Knapp's article which you can view at the end of this blog:                                                                           I live in California and have been through the Worker's Comp system here and found it to be pretty well managed.  Of course, I did not go through any of the problems Mr. Markowicz has faced, but at least I received medical treatments, was compensated in a timely manner, was able to use the Independent Medical Review (to have a State certified Doctor) review my case and see if he found the same disability rating as my treating specialist (as the Insurance Company was trying to settle the claim for a very small amount & I did not agree with that rating). As with many people here on The Disability Digest, these injustices CANNOT be allowed to continue and the community has to stand up and make a stand against the companies, attorneys, insurance companies, medical practitioners that mis-treat them.  You would hope there would be some legal remedy, but in Ron's case it seems that his attorney (that he recently fired was asleep at the wheel)--malpractice, the one surgeon that removed the stimulator device from his back and left metal in his back--(malpractice)...There has been ONE shining light in Ron's story..His first Doctor who has been trying to help Ron get the treatment he needs, yet this Doctor has not been paid by the Worker's Comp system.  Sometimes it can take 1 year or more for these Doctors to get paid by this system.  What a travesty of justice NV has.  Ron's Doctor's name is Dr. Daniel Fabito and should be highly commended and applauded for his efforts and his highly ethical treatment of Ron's case.  This is a medical practitioner that more should try to be like as he has the care and well being of his patient in mind and he goes to great lengths to fight the good fight on the patient's behalf.  I would recommend that anybody that gets injured on the job would go to this Doctor because he truly cares about his patients.  Keep this Doctor in mind if you ever get injured while working in Las Vegas.  Here's the Doctor's info:Comprehensive & Interventional Pain Management Daniel Fabito MD AMA Board Certified www.DrFabito.comContact:    Info@DrFabito.com   George Knapp's story from workcomp1 website: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________INJURED WORKERS @ A DISADVANTAGE Workers' Compensation: Injured Workers at DisadvantageNevada's long-troubled workers' compensation system was drastically revised five years ago in hopes of streamlining the process of caring for injured workers. But if you are injured in the workplace now, the private companies that have taken control of the program could leave you without medical care, without compensation, and without a job.John Taylor, with the Association of Injured Workers, said, "They stretch it out as long as they can. Taylor speaks from experience when he says the Nevada workers' compensation system delays the claims filed by injured workers. During the years he worked at the Nevada Test Site, Taylor lost an eye, demolished his hearing, and wrecked his back. He's spent the past 13 years fighting the system, which he says was bad when the state ran it and went downhill from there.John Taylor said, "Other states, they've privatized. There you can still sue. Nevada is the worst."Along with privatizing workers comp, Nevada also exempted insurance companies from legal damages if the companies ignore the law. The worst that could happen to them is they might have to pay out what they should have paid out in the beginning. So, why not deny and delay?Dean Hardy, an attorney for injured workers, said, "So there is no incentive to say yes to compensation, or yes to medical care, or yes to a change of doctors. It gives blanket immunity to a third party administrator or insurer for violating the statues they're supposed to be upholding"One of Dean Hardy's clients is a firefighter who suffered on the job injuries while fighting the early 80s blazes at the MGM and the Hilton, and other injuries as well. The county doesn't want to pay for his medical care so the fireman has had to go to court to try and get his medical bills covered. At every step, the deck seems stacked against the injured worker.A 2005 legislative audit found that many workers aren't informed of their rights when injured. If they don't file a claim within seven days, it's too bad and too late. The state's Division of Industrial Relations is supposed to oversee the private insurers, but the audit found in more than half of the cases, the D.I.R. failed to force insurers to meet the statutory deadlines in handling claims and were lax in fining employers who had it coming.Aubrey Goldberg, an attorney for injured workers, says the state seems to have little appetite for sanctioning companies that break the rules. "I find it's hard to get them to do those things most of the time. Is it much zeal? My personal view is no, there isn't."Worst of all for the injured worker, Goldberg says, is the move to managed care programs. A worker injured on the job will be sent to a doctor or clinic that essentially works for the insurance company. "Their primary loyalty is to the people who are paying them and not to the injured worker," Goldberg added.Dean Hardy says doctors have been known to reverse findings favoring the injured worker after being contacted privately by the insurers. "The doctors recognize what keeps them on the panel -- opinions that do not favor the injured worker. Oftentimes those opinions aren't medically supportable, and that's really tragic. They will taint medical opinion and try to tailor it for the employer or insurer... I do see it happen."Those doctors who do the right thing get fired, Hardy says. Workers who try to appeal bad rulings in hearings often find themselves up against lawyers or other experts hired by the other side.Kelly Oakley, who demolished his back working at McCarran Airport, was terminated for medical reasons. A hearing officer was sympathetic but ruled for the other side. Oakley said, "Workers' comp? It's maybe one step above welfare, if that. They treat you like you're on welfare."Officials at the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations, which is supposed to oversee the privatized workers' compensation program, declined repeated requests by the I-Team for on camera interviews. However, they told us off-camera that injured workers are often at a disadvantage, especially if they have to fight for their claims without legal representation.Eyewitness News plans to keep an eye on the workers' compensation story in the months ahead.Email investigative reporter George Knapp at gknapp@klastv.com Worker’s Comp System Severly Abuses Disabled ManAn earlier post from this blog annotates the woeful and absolute outrageous treatment being heaped upon one of our members, Ron Markowicz, by the Worker’s Comp System, including his own attorney, whose firm appeared to be in collusion with the Insurance Carriers by ceasing all pertinent services to his case apparently driven by fear of potential corporate harm through future litigation.  No medical help for months.  No answers from the attorney—-only mis-statements.  No help anywhere.As a former vocational counselor, I have seen this type behavior before—and it generally stems from a surgical mistake, then when an injured worker continues to complain, the first thought emanating from the Carriers, attorneys, et. al  is:‘Stop the services!  Send out false information to the worker!  Make outrageous claims that the worker is not complying with the various service providers! Cover your ass!’And ad naeuseum….the spin merchants, coupled with loss prevention departments of these huge insurance conglomerates begin to work their magic—–here’s what they do to a lot of people who might have a legitimate complaint:  they simply stop sending their monthly check.  No explanation.  Can you imagine the panic?As it is, you are lucky if you receive two thirds of your normal salary while on the Comp System—and now, suddenly,  you have no money to pay for anything!  Most of the times, they will re-start the financial benefits, but not before causing the injured person to suffer further through stress by making them late for credit card or rent payments.   Add to it a nightmarish quality– I have personally heard insurance company rehab co-ordinators,  while at industry ‘functions’, exclaim great humor at how many  people they ‘put the screws to’ that week.Folks, this stuff is industry wide, and it sickens me to watch it continue.  This should be considered health care reform, too, and the political writers seem to simply ignore the horrendous level of abuse perpetrated by the ‘business’ side of this system, while the person who is already hurt and suffering, suffers further at the hands of those who should be honestly assisting them to achieve their best level of  gainful re-entry to the work world. (or determine that will never be possible)It should be obvious to all that creating an adversarial system, instead of a truly philanthropic, medically progressive streamlined system, the worst of all possibilities occur, where delays are normal, and communication among the providers is poor, at best.  Built for failure.And, as all our members know, the Social Security Disability system certainly seems bad enough— difficult and hurtful at many turns.At this writing, there over a million cases which are officially ‘backlogged’ in the Social Security Disability system.  Unless you take the  free course offered here at the Disability Digest, you can easily wait three full years before receiving benefits. (and that’s if you’re not backlogged)  Three years!  No excuse can be offered which might even approach credibility.But the Worker’s Comp System—-if anything can be more problematic than Social Security Disability, it’s this damnable system in which Ron Markowicz continues to suffer.  But, some progress had been made.  There may be a ray of sunshine.While I cannot comment on case specifics,  I can say that some advancement is being made on the medical side, as Ron’s original physician is only now re-activating his services to him, but still faces an uphill battle against a  stone-walling industry.Also, due to many different and serious inquires to the Nevada Governor’s Office, there has been progress toward publicizing Ron’s case fully, exposing it for the utter disgrace it remains.  As it may involve the National media, his case could be re-opened, and the proper medical procedures enacted post haste.  These major corporations do not appreciate black marks against them, as stockholders are already nervous these days.So, with enough pressure, Ron would immediately receive the attention he needs, and in the proper order,  which is vital in his case.He is truly disabled, suffering the results of several breaks in his back from a serious fall while at work, then surgical mis-feasance resulting in pieces of metal floating in his back, now invading the surrounding soft tissue, creating intractable pain.The link to the initial information in this case is a fairly long read, including my post describing the Worker’s Comp System, and the specific details of his case—then, a page of a well kept medical file which further elucidates Ron’s situation.  Again, if any readers have a golden rolodex, please forward this appropriately.http://www.thedisabilitydigest.com/blog/235/missing-in-action-justice-for-disabled-injured-worker/We continue to press our efforts towards resolving this unsettling dilemma, as justice should have it.  The overarching reality is: Ron’s case could be your own.  He did not violate any ‘rules’ and was always forthcoming with his medical providers and insurance carrier.  That was pre-surgery.Today is a different story.Best to all involved,Advocatejohn at thedisabilitydigest.com PLEASE READ MY OTHER 2 BLOGS ON THE DIGEST AS WELL. PLEASE VOTE FOR THE WORKERS COMP. INJURED WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS TO BE PASSED. CA AS WELL AS MANY OTHER STATES ARE TRYING TO PASS THIS BILL. OF COURSE NV WE ARE NO WHERE NEAR CLOSE TO BEING HEARD OF ANY RIGHTS WHAT SO EVER.ONCE AGAIN I THANK EVERYONE ON THE DIGEST FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND WITH YOUR COMMENTS AS WELL AS YOUR RATINGS IT HELPS FIGHT THE FIGHT.WORKCOMP1 Nevada Worker Compensation System Flaws Detailed BY NV GOVERNMENT  WORKERS COMP INJURED WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS WORKCOMP1Keep up the good fight people and please rate this blog.  Thanks and take care!!! inside222  After reading about the terrible state of affairs happening in Las Vegas with their Worker's Comp system and reading Workcomp1 (Ron Markowicz's) blog and the tragic circumstances he has been put through by the system, I felt I needed to blog once again about his story and the LACK of effort on the part of investigative journalists not only in Las Vegas, but also in the National Media.  I just can't understand why Ron's story has NOT been reported on by any journalist, as this is certainly NEWSWORTHY and would more than likely win a pulitzer prize for the journalist that writes/reports the piece.  After reading the story written by George Knapp, which references a lot of the problems Ron has faced in the worker's comp system in Nevada, I am hopeful that Mr. Knapp will report on Ron's case specifically as the groundwork has already been laid and Ron's story will force the Nevada worker's comp system to be overhauled and changed for the better. And as in George Knapp's article which you can view at the end of this blog:                                                                           I live in California and have been through the Worker's Comp system here and found it to be pretty well managed.  Of course, I did not go through any of the problems Mr. Markowicz has faced, but at least I received medical treatments, was compensated in a timely manner, was able to use the Independent Medical Review (to have a State certified Doctor) review my case and see if he found the same disability rating as my treating specialist (as the Insurance Company was trying to settle the claim for a very small amount & I did not agree with that rating). As with many people here on The Disability Digest, these injustices CANNOT be allowed to continue and the community has to stand up and make a stand against the companies, attorneys, insurance companies, medical practitioners that mis-treat them.  You would hope there would be some legal remedy, but in Ron's case it seems that his attorney (that he recently fired was asleep at the wheel)--malpractice, the one surgeon that removed the stimulator device from his back and left metal in his back--(malpractice)...There has been ONE shining light in Ron's story..His first Doctor who has been trying to help Ron get the treatment he needs, yet this Doctor has not been paid by the Worker's Comp system.  Sometimes it can take 1 year or more for these Doctors to get paid by this system.  What a travesty of justice NV has.  Ron's Doctor's name is Dr. Daniel Fabito and should be highly commended and applauded for his efforts and his highly ethical treatment of Ron's case.  This is a medical practitioner that more should try to be like as he has the care and well being of his patient in mind and he goes to great lengths to fight the good fight on the patient's behalf.  I would recommend that anybody that gets injured on the job would go to this Doctor because he truly cares about his patients.  Keep this Doctor in mind if you ever get injured while working in Las Vegas.  Here's the Doctor's info:Comprehensive & Interventional Pain Management Daniel Fabito MD AMA Board Certified www.DrFabito.comContact:    Info@DrFabito.com   George Knapp's story from workcomp1 website: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________INJURED WORKERS @ A DISADVANTAGE Workers' Compensation: Injured Workers at DisadvantageNevada's long-troubled workers' compensation system was drastically revised five years ago in hopes of streamlining the process of caring for injured workers. But if you are injured in the workplace now, the private companies that have taken control of the program could leave you without medical care, without compensation, and without a job.John Taylor, with the Association of Injured Workers, said, "They stretch it out as long as they can. Taylor speaks from experience when he says the Nevada workers' compensation system delays the claims filed by injured workers. During the years he worked at the Nevada Test Site, Taylor lost an eye, demolished his hearing, and wrecked his back. He's spent the past 13 years fighting the system, which he says was bad when the state ran it and went downhill from there.John Taylor said, "Other states, they've privatized. There you can still sue. Nevada is the worst."Along with privatizing workers comp, Nevada also exempted insurance companies from legal damages if the companies ignore the law. The worst that could happen to them is they might have to pay out what they should have paid out in the beginning. So, why not deny and delay?Dean Hardy, an attorney for injured workers, said, "So there is no incentive to say yes to compensation, or yes to medical care, or yes to a change of doctors. It gives blanket immunity to a third party administrator or insurer for violating the statues they're supposed to be upholding"One of Dean Hardy's clients is a firefighter who suffered on the job injuries while fighting the early 80s blazes at the MGM and the Hilton, and other injuries as well. The county doesn't want to pay for his medical care so the fireman has had to go to court to try and get his medical bills covered. At every step, the deck seems stacked against the injured worker.A 2005 legislative audit found that many workers aren't informed of their rights when injured. If they don't file a claim within seven days, it's too bad and too late. The state's Division of Industrial Relations is supposed to oversee the private insurers, but the audit found in more than half of the cases, the D.I.R. failed to force insurers to meet the statutory deadlines in handling claims and were lax in fining employers who had it coming.Aubrey Goldberg, an attorney for injured workers, says the state seems to have little appetite for sanctioning companies that break the rules. "I find it's hard to get them to do those things most of the time. Is it much zeal? My personal view is no, there isn't."Worst of all for the injured worker, Goldberg says, is the move to managed care programs. A worker injured on the job will be sent to a doctor or clinic that essentially works for the insurance company. "Their primary loyalty is to the people who are paying them and not to the injured worker," Goldberg added.Dean Hardy says doctors have been known to reverse findings favoring the injured worker after being contacted privately by the insurers. "The doctors recognize what keeps them on the panel -- opinions that do not favor the injured worker. Oftentimes those opinions aren't medically supportable, and that's really tragic. They will taint medical opinion and try to tailor it for the employer or insurer... I do see it happen."Those doctors who do the right thing get fired, Hardy says. Workers who try to appeal bad rulings in hearings often find themselves up against lawyers or other experts hired by the other side.Kelly Oakley, who demolished his back working at McCarran Airport, was terminated for medical reasons. A hearing officer was sympathetic but ruled for the other side. Oakley said, "Workers' comp? It's maybe one step above welfare, if that. They treat you like you're on welfare."Officials at the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations, which is supposed to oversee the privatized workers' compensation program, declined repeated requests by the I-Team for on camera interviews. However, they told us off-camera that injured workers are often at a disadvantage, especially if they have to fight for their claims without legal representation.Eyewitness News plans to keep an eye on the workers' compensation story in the months ahead.Email investigative reporter George Knapp at gknapp@klastv.com Worker’s Comp System Severly Abuses Disabled ManAn earlier post from this blog annotates the woeful and absolute outrageous treatment being heaped upon one of our members, Ron Markowicz, by the Worker’s Comp System, including his own attorney, whose firm appeared to be in collusion with the Insurance Carriers by ceasing all pertinent services to his case apparently driven by fear of potential corporate harm through future litigation.  No medical help for months.  No answers from the attorney—-only mis-statements.  No help anywhere.As a former vocational counselor, I have seen this type behavior before—and it generally stems from a surgical mistake, then when an injured worker continues to complain, the first thought emanating from the Carriers, attorneys, et. al  is:‘Stop the services!  Send out false information to the worker!  Make outrageous claims that the worker is not complying with the various service providers! Cover your ass!’And ad naeuseum….the spin merchants, coupled with loss prevention departments of these huge insurance conglomerates begin to work their magic—–here’s what they do to a lot of people who might have a legitimate complaint:  they simply stop sending their monthly check.  No explanation.  Can you imagine the panic?As it is, you are lucky if you receive two thirds of your normal salary while on the Comp System—and now, suddenly,  you have no money to pay for anything!  Most of the times, they will re-start the financial benefits, but not before causing the injured person to suffer further through stress by making them late for credit card or rent payments.   Add to it a nightmarish quality– I have personally heard insurance company rehab co-ordinators,  while at industry ‘functions’, exclaim great humor at how many  people they ‘put the screws to’ that week.Folks, this stuff is industry wide, and it sickens me to watch it continue.  This should be considered health care reform, too, and the political writers seem to simply ignore the horrendous level of abuse perpetrated by the ‘business’ side of this system, while the person who is already hurt and suffering, suffers further at the hands of those who should be honestly assisting them to achieve their best level of  gainful re-entry to the work world. (or determine that will never be possible)It should be obvious to all that creating an adversarial system, instead of a truly philanthropic, medically progressive streamlined system, the worst of all possibilities occur, where delays are normal, and communication among the providers is poor, at best.  Built for failure.And, as all our members know, the Social Security Disability system certainly seems bad enough— difficult and hurtful at many turns.At this writing, there over a million cases which are officially ‘backlogged’ in the Social Security Disability system.  Unless you take the  free course offered here at the Disability Digest, you can easily wait three full years before receiving benefits. (and that’s if you’re not backlogged)  Three years!  No excuse can be offered which might even approach credibility.But the Worker’s Comp System—-if anything can be more problematic than Social Security Disability, it’s this damnable system in which Ron Markowicz continues to suffer.  But, some progress had been made.  There may be a ray of sunshine.While I cannot comment on case specifics,  I can say that some advancement is being made on the medical side, as Ron’s original physician is only now re-activating his services to him, but still faces an uphill battle against a  stone-walling industry.Also, due to many different and serious inquires to the Nevada Governor’s Office, there has been progress toward publicizing Ron’s case fully, exposing it for the utter disgrace it remains.  As it may involve the National media, his case could be re-opened, and the proper medical procedures enacted post haste.  These major corporations do not appreciate black marks against them, as stockholders are already nervous these days.So, with enough pressure, Ron would immediately receive the attention he needs, and in the proper order,  which is vital in his case.He is truly disabled, suffering the results of several breaks in his back from a serious fall while at work, then surgical mis-feasance resulting in pieces of metal floating in his back, now invading the surrounding soft tissue, creating intractable pain.The link to the initial information in this case is a fairly long read, including my post describing the Worker’s Comp System, and the specific details of his case—then, a page of a well kept medical file which further elucidates Ron’s situation.  Again, if any readers have a golden rolodex, please forward this appropriately.http://www.thedisabilitydigest.com/blog/235/missing-in-action-justice-for-disabled-injured-worker/We continue to press our efforts towards resolving this unsettling dilemma, as justice should have it.  The overarching reality is: Ron’s case could be your own.  He did not violate any ‘rules’ and was always forthcoming with his medical providers and insurance carrier.  That was pre-surgery.Today is a different story.Best to all involved,Advocatejohn at thedisabilitydigest.com PLEASE READ MY OTHER 2 BLOGS ON THE DIGEST AS WELL. PLEASE VOTE FOR THE WORKERS COMP. INJURED WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS TO BE PASSED. CA AS WELL AS MANY OTHER STATES ARE TRYING TO PASS THIS BILL. OF COURSE NV WE ARE NO WHERE NEAR CLOSE TO BEING HEARD OF ANY RIGHTS WHAT SO EVER.ONCE AGAIN I THANK EVERYONE ON THE DIGEST FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND WITH YOUR COMMENTS AS WELL AS YOUR RATINGS IT HELPS FIGHT THE FIGHT.WORKCOMP1 Nevada Worker Compensation System Flaws Detailed BY NV GOVERNMENT  WORKERS COMP INJURED WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS WORKCOMP1Keep up the good fight people and please rate this blog.  Thanks and take care!!! inside222  Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:35:30 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_NOBODY-IN-LAS-VEGAS-WANTS-TO-INVESTIGATE-THE-WORKERS-COMP-SYSTEMWHAT-IS-THE-PROBLEM/BLOG/876107/12966.html inside222 2009-10-02T00:35:30Z Disabilities The Disability Digest After reading about the terrible state of affairs happening in Las Vegas with their Worker's Comp system and reading Workcomp1 (Ron Markowicz's) blog and the tragic circumstances he has been put through by the system, I felt I needed to blog once again about his story and the LACK of effort on the part of investigative journalists not only in Las Vegas, but also in the National Media.  I just can't understand why Ron's story has NOT been reported on by any journalist, as this is certainly NEWSWORTHY and would more than likely win a pulitzer prize for the journalist that writes/reports the piece.  After reading the story written by George Knapp, which references a lot of the problems Ron has faced in the worker's comp system in Nevada, I am hopeful that Mr. Knapp will report on Ron's case specifically as the groundwork has already been laid and Ron's story will force the Nevada worker's comp system to be overhauled and changed for the better. And as in George Knapp's article which you can view at the end of this blog:                                                                           I live in California and have been through the Worker's Comp system here and found it to be pretty well managed.  Of course, I did not go through any of the problems Mr. Markowicz has faced, but at least I received medical treatments, was compensated in a timely manner, was able to use the Independent Medical Review (to have a State certified Doctor) review my case and see if he found the same disability rating as my treating specialist (as the Insurance Company was trying to settle the claim for a very small amount & I did not agree with that rating). As with many people here on The Disability Digest, these injustices CANNOT be allowed to continue and the community has to stand up and make a stand against the companies, attorneys, insurance companies, medical practitioners that mis-treat them.  You would hope there would be some legal remedy, but in Ron's case it seems that his attorney (that he recently fired was asleep at the wheel)--malpractice, the one surgeon that removed the stimulator device from his back and left metal in his back--(malpractice)...There has been ONE shining light in Ron's story..His first Doctor who has been trying to help Ron get the treatment he needs, yet this Doctor has not been paid by the Worker's Comp system.  Sometimes it can take 1 year or more for these Doctors to get paid by this system.  What a travesty of justice NV has.  Ron's Doctor's name is Dr. Daniel Fabito and should be highly commended and applauded for his efforts and his highly ethical treatment of Ron's case.  This is a medical practitioner that more should try to be like as he has the care and well being of his patient in mind and he goes to great lengths to fight the good fight on the patient's behalf.  I would recommend that anybody that gets injured on the job would go to this Doctor because he truly cares about his patients.  Keep this Doctor in mind if you ever get injured while working in Las Vegas.  Here's the Doctor's info:Comprehensive & Interventional Pain Management Daniel Fabito MD AMA Board Certified www.DrFabito.comContact:    Info@DrFabito.com   George Knapp's story from workcomp1 website: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________INJURED WORKERS @ A DISADVANTAGE Workers' Compensation: Injured Workers at DisadvantageNevada's long-troubled workers' compensation system was drastically revised five years ago in hopes of streamlining the process of caring for injured workers. But if you are injured in the workplace now, the private companies that have taken control of the program could leave you without medical care, without compensation, and without a job.John Taylor, with the Association of Injured Workers, said, "They stretch it out as long as they can. Taylor speaks from experience when he says the Nevada workers' compensation system delays the claims filed by injured workers. During the years he worked at the Nevada Test Site, Taylor lost an eye, demolished his hearing, and wrecked his back. He's spent the past 13 years fighting the system, which he says was bad when the state ran it and went downhill from there.John Taylor said, "Other states, they've privatized. There you can still sue. Nevada is the worst."Along with privatizing workers comp, Nevada also exempted insurance companies from legal damages if the companies ignore the law. The worst that could happen to them is they might have to pay out what they should have paid out in the beginning. So, why not deny and delay?Dean Hardy, an attorney for injured workers, said, "So there is no incentive to say yes to compensation, or yes to medical care, or yes to a change of doctors. It gives blanket immunity to a third party administrator or insurer for violating the statues they're supposed to be upholding"One of Dean Hardy's clients is a firefighter who suffered on the job injuries while fighting the early 80s blazes at the MGM and the Hilton, and other injuries as well. The county doesn't want to pay for his medical care so the fireman has had to go to court to try and get his medical bills covered. At every step, the deck seems stacked against the injured worker.A 2005 legislative audit found that many workers aren't informed of their rights when injured. If they don't file a claim within seven days, it's too bad and too late. The state's Division of Industrial Relations is supposed to oversee the private insurers, but the audit found in more than half of the cases, the D.I.R. failed to force insurers to meet the statutory deadlines in handling claims and were lax in fining employers who had it coming.Aubrey Goldberg, an attorney for injured workers, says the state seems to have little appetite for sanctioning companies that break the rules. "I find it's hard to get them to do those things most of the time. Is it much zeal? My personal view is no, there isn't."Worst of all for the injured worker, Goldberg says, is the move to managed care programs. A worker injured on the job will be sent to a doctor or clinic that essentially works for the insurance company. "Their primary loyalty is to the people who are paying them and not to the injured worker," Goldberg added.Dean Hardy says doctors have been known to reverse findings favoring the injured worker after being contacted privately by the insurers. "The doctors recognize what keeps them on the panel -- opinions that do not favor the injured worker. Oftentimes those opinions aren't medically supportable, and that's really tragic. They will taint medical opinion and try to tailor it for the employer or insurer... I do see it happen."Those doctors who do the right thing get fired, Hardy says. Workers who try to appeal bad rulings in hearings often find themselves up against lawyers or other experts hired by the other side.Kelly Oakley, who demolished his back working at McCarran Airport, was terminated for medical reasons. A hearing officer was sympathetic but ruled for the other side. Oakley said, "Workers' comp? It's maybe one step above welfare, if that. They treat you like you're on welfare."Officials at the Nevada Division of Industrial Relations, which is supposed to oversee the privatized workers' compensation program, declined repeated requests by the I-Team for on camera interviews. However, they told us off-camera that injured workers are often at a disadvantage, especially if they have to fight for their claims without legal representation.Eyewitness News plans to keep an eye on the workers' compensation story in the months ahead.Email investigative reporter George Knapp at gknapp@klastv.com Worker’s Comp System Severly Abuses Disabled ManAn earlier post from this blog annotates the woeful and absolute outrageous treatment being heaped upon one of our members, Ron Markowicz, by the Worker’s Comp System, including his own attorney, whose firm appeared to be in collusion with the Insurance Carriers by ceasing all pertinent services to his case apparently driven by fear of potential corporate harm through future litigation.  No medical help for months.  No answers from the attorney—-only mis-statements.  No help anywhere.As a former vocational counselor, I have seen this type behavior before—and it generally stems from a surgical mistake, then when an injured worker continues to complain, the first thought emanating from the Carriers, attorneys, et. al  is:‘Stop the services!  Send out false information to the worker!  Make outrageous claims that the worker is not complying with the various service providers! Cover your ass!’And ad naeuseum….the spin merchants, coupled with loss prevention departments of these huge insurance conglomerates begin to work their magic—–here’s what they do to a lot of people who might have a legitimate complaint:  they simply stop sending their monthly check.  No explanation.  Can you imagine the panic?As it is, you are lucky if you receive two thirds of your normal salary while on the Comp System—and now, suddenly,  you have no money to pay for anything!  Most of the times, they will re-start the financial benefits, but not before causing the injured person to suffer further through stress by making them late for credit card or rent payments.   Add to it a nightmarish quality– I have personally heard insurance company rehab co-ordinators,  while at industry ‘functions’, exclaim great humor at how many  people they ‘put the screws to’ that week.Folks, this stuff is industry wide, and it sickens me to watch it continue.  This should be considered health care reform, too, and the political writers seem to simply ignore the horrendous level of abuse perpetrated by the ‘business’ side of this system, while the person who is already hurt and suffering, suffers further at the hands of those who should be honestly assisting them to achieve their best level of  gainful re-entry to the work world. (or determine that will never be possible)It should be obvious to all that creating an adversarial system, instead of a truly philanthropic, medically progressive streamlined system, the worst of all possibilities occur, where delays are normal, and communication among the providers is poor, at best.  Built for failure.And, as all our members know, the Social Security Disability system certainly seems bad enough— difficult and hurtful at many turns.At this writing, there over a million cases which are officially ‘backlogged’ in the Social Security Disability system.  Unless you take the  free course offered here at the Disability Digest, you can easily wait three full years before receiving benefits. (and that’s if you’re not backlogged)  Three years!  No excuse can be offered which might even approach credibility.But the Worker’s Comp System—-if anything can be more problematic than Social Security Disability, it’s this damnable system in which Ron Markowicz continues to suffer.  But, some progress had been made.  There may be a ray of sunshine.While I cannot comment on case specifics,  I can say that some advancement is being made on the medical side, as Ron’s original physician is only now re-activating his services to him, but still faces an uphill battle against a  stone-walling industry.Also, due to many different and serious inquires to the Nevada Governor’s Office, there has been progress toward publicizing Ron’s case fully, exposing it for the utter disgrace it remains.  As it may involve the National media, his case could be re-opened, and the proper medical procedures enacted post haste.  These major corporations do not appreciate black marks against them, as stockholders are already nervous these days.So, with enough pressure, Ron would immediately receive the attention he needs, and in the proper order,  which is vital in his case.He is truly disabled, suffering the results of several breaks in his back from a serious fall while at work, then surgical mis-feasance resulting in pieces of metal floating in his back, now invading the surrounding soft tissue, creating intractable pain.The link to the initial information in this case is a fairly long read, including my post describing the Worker’s Comp System, and the specific details of his case—then, a page of a well kept medical file which further elucidates Ron’s situation.  Again, if any readers have a golden rolodex, please forward this appropriately.http://www.thedisabilitydigest.com/blog/235/missing-in-action-justice-for-disabled-injured-worker/We continue to press our efforts towards resolving this unsettling dilemma, as justice should have it.  The overarching reality is: Ron’s case could be your own.  He did not violate any ‘rules’ and was always forthcoming with his medical providers and insurance carrier.  That was pre-surgery.Today is a different story.Best to all involved,Advocatejohn at thedisabilitydigest.com PLEASE READ MY OTHER 2 BLOGS ON THE DIGEST AS WELL. PLEASE VOTE FOR THE WORKERS COMP. INJURED WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS TO BE PASSED. CA AS WELL AS MANY OTHER STATES ARE TRYING TO PASS THIS BILL. OF COURSE NV WE ARE NO WHERE NEAR CLOSE TO BEING HEARD OF ANY RIGHTS WHAT SO EVER.ONCE AGAIN I THANK EVERYONE ON THE DIGEST FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND WITH YOUR COMMENTS AS WELL AS YOUR RATINGS IT HELPS FIGHT THE FIGHT.WORKCOMP1 Nevada Worker Compensation System Flaws Detailed BY NV GOVERNMENT  WORKERS COMP INJURED WORKERS BILL OF RIGHTS WORKCOMP1Keep up the good fight people and please rate this blog.  Thanks and take care!!! inside222  action, back, bad, bill, bills, care, chronic, companies, compensation, diagnostic, disabilities, doctor, epidurals, facebook, faith, fibromyalgia, google, in, injured, injury, inside222, insurance, journalist, las, malpractice, managed, management, media, medicaid, missing, naked, nevada, of, on-the-job, osha, pain, porno, practices, rights, security, social, stenosis, surgery, testing, vegas, women, workcomp, workcomp1, worker's, workers nonadult false NOBODY IN LAS VEGAS WANTS TO INVESTIGATE THE WORKER'S COMP SYSTEM...WHAT IS THE PROBLEM??? text blog action,back,bad,bill,bills,care,chronic,companies,compensation,diagnostic,disabilities,doctor,epidurals,facebook,faith,fibromyalgia,google,in,injured,injury,inside222,insurance,journalist,las,malpractice,managed,management,media,medicaid,missing,naked,nevada,of,on-the-job,osha,pain,porno,practices,rights,security,social,stenosis,surgery,testing,vegas,women,workcomp,workcomp1,worker's,workers 2563 4 5.0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=8164986&as=12966 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/12966/photos/PHOTO_4203351_12966_8164986_ap_160X120.jpg false 3 0 876107 8164986 Member 0 http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_A-Day-in-the-Life-with-Fibromyalgia/BLOG/859088/12966.html When you wake in the morning, every joint in your body aches and feels stiff, like arthritis. Swelling is more than mildly evident. You feel like you haven't slept yet. Your legs don't always work right and the chances of tripping over your own feet are tremendous. You try to push through the pain and get on with your day. You fight the depression and make yourself move. Your drive to work can be a very interesting one, since your extremities don't want to cooperate with your brain. You get out of your car very gingerly, so as not to fall on your face in the parking lot.The stress of 'pushing through the pain' usually tears your nerves up, which makes your Irritable Bowel Syndrome[image] kick in and you walk as quickly as you are able, to the nearest bathroom where your stomach explodes from the pressure.You make it to your desk, start to work, and your legs start jumping uncontrollably from the Restless Legs Syndrome. During the work day, you get up several times to keep from getting to stiff to move, but each time you do, you hold on to something to keep from falling. You work harder on staying awake than you do on your work. The fatigue is the most typical of all the symptoms. In the workplace it is easily misinterpreted as being slow, uninterested, disengaged, bored, unorganized, etc. it home again, and even though you want sleep, you make dinner for your family. Next you push through the pain and clean the kitchen. Your joints are very swollen by now, and they hurt. From your hips up, you're exhausted and want nothing more than sleep. You finally lay down to rest, and your legs decide it's time to run track, and they don't even care that your upper body won't cooperate. The frustration upsets your stomach. If putting all of this in writing helps just one person better understand the illness, then I'm glad I can still type. If you know someone with this debilitating disease, or if you have it, go the Mayo Clinic's website and learn all you can. Knowing someone understands how you feel really helps to ease the emotional side of this illness. For this article, you can sign me 'pushing through it, again today'... Thanks for listening.I am currently taking nine different medications every day to treat the symptoms. I used to groom dogs for a living and I love to dance and I can't do either anymore. I used to be an avid bowler, those days are gone. I love playing pool too. Unfortunately, the force it takes to break, feels like it breaks my elbow. I'm still pushing through that pain of playing pool; it's my only social activity now. I don't know how long I'll be able to continue. I love to write but the action it takes to write hurts my fingers, wrists and elbows. Typing is better, but it makes your fingers, wrists, elbows, and shoulders hurt. When you wake in the morning, every joint in your body aches and feels stiff, like arthritis. Swelling is more than mildly evident. You feel like you haven't slept yet. Your legs don't always work right and the chances of tripping over your own feet are tremendous. You try to push through the pain and get on with your day. You fight the depression and make yourself move. Your drive to work can be a very interesting one, since your extremities don't want to cooperate with your brain. You get out of your car very gingerly, so as not to fall on your face in the parking lot.The stress of 'pushing through the pain' usually tears your nerves up, which makes your Irritable Bowel Syndrome[image] kick in and you walk as quickly as you are able, to the nearest bathroom where your stomach explodes from the pressure.You make it to your desk, start to work, and your legs start jumping uncontrollably from the Restless Legs Syndrome. During the work day, you get up several times to keep from getting to stiff to move, but each time you do, you hold on to something to keep from falling. You work harder on staying awake than you do on your work. The fatigue is the most typical of all the symptoms. In the workplace it is easily misinterpreted as being slow, uninterested, disengaged, bored, unorganized, etc. it home again, and even though you want sleep, you make dinner for your family. Next you push through the pain and clean the kitchen. Your joints are very swollen by now, and they hurt. From your hips up, you're exhausted and want nothing more than sleep. You finally lay down to rest, and your legs decide it's time to run track, and they don't even care that your upper body won't cooperate. The frustration upsets your stomach. If putting all of this in writing helps just one person better understand the illness, then I'm glad I can still type. If you know someone with this debilitating disease, or if you have it, go the Mayo Clinic's website and learn all you can. Knowing someone understands how you feel really helps to ease the emotional side of this illness. For this article, you can sign me 'pushing through it, again today'... Thanks for listening.I am currently taking nine different medications every day to treat the symptoms. I used to groom dogs for a living and I love to dance and I can't do either anymore. I used to be an avid bowler, those days are gone. I love playing pool too. Unfortunately, the force it takes to break, feels like it breaks my elbow. I'm still pushing through that pain of playing pool; it's my only social activity now. I don't know how long I'll be able to continue. I love to write but the action it takes to write hurts my fingers, wrists and elbows. Typing is better, but it makes your fingers, wrists, elbows, and shoulders hurt. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:57:48 GMT http://affiliate.kickapps.com/_A-Day-in-the-Life-with-Fibromyalgia/BLOG/859088/12966.html GramaLinda 2009-09-28T13:57:48Z Disabilities The Disability Digest When you wake in the morning, every joint in your body aches and feels stiff, like arthritis. Swelling is more than mildly evident. You feel like you haven't slept yet. Your legs don't always work right and the chances of tripping over your own feet are tremendous. You try to push through the pain and get on with your day. You fight the depression and make yourself move. Your drive to work can be a very interesting one, since your extremities don't want to cooperate with your brain. You get out of your car very gingerly, so as not to fall on your face in the parking lot.The stress of 'pushing through the pain' usually tears your nerves up, which makes your Irritable Bowel Syndrome[image] kick in and you walk as quickly as you are able, to the nearest bathroom where your stomach explodes from the pressure.You make it to your desk, start to work, and your legs start jumping uncontrollably from the Restless Legs Syndrome. During the work day, you get up several times to keep from getting to stiff to move, but each time you do, you hold on to something to keep from falling. You work harder on staying awake than you do on your work. The fatigue is the most typical of all the symptoms. In the workplace it is easily misinterpreted as being slow, uninterested, disengaged, bored, unorganized, etc. it home again, and even though you want sleep, you make dinner for your family. Next you push through the pain and clean the kitchen. Your joints are very swollen by now, and they hurt. From your hips up, you're exhausted and want nothing more than sleep. You finally lay down to rest, and your legs decide it's time to run track, and they don't even care that your upper body won't cooperate. The frustration upsets your stomach. If putting all of this in writing helps just one person better understand the illness, then I'm glad I can still type. If you know someone with this debilitating disease, or if you have it, go the Mayo Clinic's website and learn all you can. Knowing someone understands how you feel really helps to ease the emotional side of this illness. For this article, you can sign me 'pushing through it, again today'... Thanks for listening.I am currently taking nine different medications every day to treat the symptoms. I used to groom dogs for a living and I love to dance and I can't do either anymore. I used to be an avid bowler, those days are gone. I love playing pool too. Unfortunately, the force it takes to break, feels like it breaks my elbow. I'm still pushing through that pain of playing pool; it's my only social activity now. I don't know how long I'll be able to continue. I love to write but the action it takes to write hurts my fingers, wrists and elbows. 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