Letter from Arkansas about my Dissability

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Now sure if this should go here...well here goes.

I don't know how many people got this or have received this, but I got a letter today with a case number stating they are a Extended Service team to serve nation resources for disability claims processing and are reviewing my case due to the amount of people claiming disability recently. I guess checking for fraud...Here's the thing, I was diagnosed with Ashbergers at a very young age around 5 or 6; And at 19 I was granted children's Disability that I draw from my father who died 3 years before with my mother, which my grandparents had me go to court with them to prove I was disabled....it took a bit for the people in court to realize it because I appear to be a NT but then after they get to know me or a while all of a sudden it hits them like a mac truck and see something. Its like that with everyone I meet.

So whats going on? I was proven in court and granted children's disability. Does it have something to do with me being late earlier this year on their review they send out every 2,4,or 7 years because I never got the letter, nor was informed of a 60 day window which I got suspended for a month but after explaining and calling on how I never got the letter I got unsuspended the month after....should I be worried? or just ignore it . It said to not reply and if they need anything they will contact me.

not sure this matters but I never lived in Arkansas...seen, been through it ,but wasn't a resident.

I could really use some advise on what to do next because I honestly don't know why they are reviewing my case...I know Its probably something I shouldn't worry about since its proven in court but due my Aspieness I can't help it and feel like a nervous wreck. Because if something goes wrong (and for my case something always does ) I might lose the disability my grandparents worked are for me to get because they know me best and my autistic habbits.

Since you never lived in Arkansas, I would google and see if the letter is even real.. does the agency or firm it came from even exist? Have others posted their stories about it online? Has anyone confirmed it's legitimate or some sort of phishing scam? I'd be concerned that it might be some sort of identity theft/fraud phishing scam that's mass mailed out in multiple letters to make it appear official. Google and find out.

In the meantime, don't give them any information about yourself or your identity until you know it's legitimate.

IF it's real AND for some reason you received something from Arkansas AND it's a state thing, then contact them and see if you were contacted in error. If it's a national agency that happens to be based in Arkansas, then maybe you were supposed to receive it after all. Google and find out.

IF it's completely legit, well then, like the letter says.. they're doing an investigation and you're not required to respond or take any action at this time so just ignore it/wait. If it's real, chances are it's a form letter that automatically goes out to EVERYONE who's case they're looking into. Maybe they'll do a little research into your case and realize you've already been through the court process to prove your disability and once they see that documentation on record they'll stop wasting their time or bothering you.. so you might never hear another word from them besides this letter saying they're looking into your case.

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That's just a form letter they seem to have sent to every single person on disability in the entire state. Since they're not investigating you, I don't think there's any reason to worry about it.

Also to address the phishing attempt suspicion, scammers never operate by mail because they don't want to have a set office or mailing address in order to keep their tracks hidden. If you're wondering if a piece of official looking mail is legitimate, simply compare the address on the paper with public listings of that organization's real address.

Yes occasionally they do like to make sure the disabled haven't been miraculously healed. If you can find a good disability benefits adviser, they might be able to help you prepare for any interview that could be coming up.

I don't know much about how the reviewers think. I believe they mainly look for evidence of improvement in the condition that might be construed as being more able to work for a living. You'd do well to make it clear that the data is the same as it was when you were first awarded benefits, and that you've been making reasonable efforts to overcome your difficulties. A list of any meds you're prescribed may be useful, and they like to hear that the client currently has counselling therapy and (if appropriate) is seeing a doctor for whatever it is.

It might not be what I think, but if it were me, I'd put quite a bit of time and thought into preparing my case.

http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/is-my- ... efits.html

Info on how often cases are reviewed--more often if improvement is expected, less if you have something that never gets better, like Parkinson's disease.

Let me share with ya'll my history and I guess what sort of makes me tick if you can call it that.

I was Immediately diagnosed autistic when I didn't speak a single word from birth until I was 5 years old. ..basically I wen from silent for 4 maybe 5 years depending how it was counted to just one day speaking sentences and statements. from that alone is when I was officially diagnosed as autistic, but I cant recall later on when I like to say was 7 or 8 years old that I was officially diagnosed as an aspie with autistic behavior..basically a rare combination which I recall having to go to do many speech and math tests or therapy..basically I was either being studied upon on they were still trying to diagnose me I really don't know.

From there I went through school having a hard time with the normal assignment so they had to modify my assignment..sort of like special ed..but not. it too was weird all through out high school. Then my parent dies when I was 16 which changed my thought process and today still think most of the world is against me. At 19 my grandparents were doing something I wasn't aware about until they had me to go to court with them to prove I was mentally disabled and was awarded children's disability. Seeing as my grandparents know they cant live forever we both decided its best I move in with my sister and brother in law, and since they kind of don't want to or know how its done to really help out on these sort of things (Which makes me feel kind of lonely and sad about how the world is against me; I have a sister in law who IS completely autistic, so you think my sister would know more about these things and processes than I do...nope) I now have to keep whatever was filed on me in check, but I don't know where or what the files were leaving me more confused and lost...all I know the Government/Social security/Court should a copy of just about everything that has happened to me since I was diagnosed.

Also my mother had lupus which I contracted yes that right ANOTHER rare disorder but in the blood at the age of 16 where I had a stroke...yes a stroke. Antiphosolipid syndrome, meaning my blood is too thick because of my antibodies are attacking themselves and checking it can be tough because my antibodies are constantly active and my liver which is a little fatty interferes as well...meaning finger prick tests are a no go and must be on blood thinners for the rest of my life. I was on asprin for a time but it too was a no go when I had my second stroke which took some of my peripheral vision and was then put on blood thinners.

Basically all my life I was told to not worry about some things; and due to the recent events I had this year about disability review, being suspended for a month due to thing not in my control, but got reinstated and that letter from Arkansas yesterday about the thing they do every 7 years for me, I see why my Parents and Grand Parents tell me not to worry and let them handle it..I end up an nervous wreck each time something happens that would drastically change my daily routine...basically the thought of something drastic happening makes me want to go to a corner and assume the fetal position. Not kidding. a lot rides on me keeping my disability.

Basically I just told you my entire life history regarding my Autistic Aspergers and my other problem.

I just spoke by email to a therapist who tells me several of her clients have been reviewed by this agency recently and none of them have had any problems. Apparently its mostly just a technicality. Something would have to be glaringly out of whack to raise any red flags, you should be fine.

UPDATE:

I got another letter with a form pertaining to continuing my disability..I filled it out best I can and feel good about it.. I was suggested to mention from my Grandparents and relative from far away that I was diagnosed as a autistic aspie.


Honestly I thought I was done with all these forms earlier in the year when I was partially suspended due to the mail system failing but explained what happened and got it re granted..but I guess THIS was what I was supposed to get. oh well.