I'm sorry but I have to restart my GoFundMe page
May 9, 2025 Update and GoFundMe fundraising restart.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-john-mckusick-overcome-health-and-financial-struggles
I have several updates to share with you starting with the obvious need to request your help as my disability case is in the appeal stage after the initial claim denial March 18th. My Attorney filed my appeal on March 19th so we're in the hurry up and wait mode again with one clear exception.
I completed a Functional Ability Assessment with a Dr. in Phys. Therapy earlier today and it clearly demonstrates my severe limitations accomplishing most tasks. (The FAA was originally scheduled for December but my heart problems forced the cancellation.) I am willing to share the contents of my FAA if you request it. It limits me to maximum 3 hours of sedentary work per day, with no lifting, reaching, and very limited standing and walking. Once that gets in front of the appeal judge, it should be a simple decision.
The Appeal process from here, according to my Attorney should be as follows. I'm currently in the reconsideration phase where barring a miracle, they will deny again. (The SS website and my denial letter state that that process takes 15-30 days.) I'm hoping to hear from them any day now as it's been almost 50 days. Then we appeal to an Administrative Law Judge and that's where my lawyer says we should win. He said that we should have our appeal heard by the end of the year.
On the good news front, I have been released from my heart surgeons care, having no further issues with fluid on my lungs, my medications all seem to be working with no bad side effects. So as long as I continue to monitor my diet and activity, I have a very positive outlook. I should also be starting Cardiac Rehab in July or August, as soon as they get that program up and running here in Vandalia.
I really want to express how humbled I continue to be from your prior generosity. That I must ask again due to these circumstances forces me back on the same roller coaster of emotions ranging from shame to hope.
I still struggle with my self esteem as far as believing that I am worth your kindness and generosity. I know things are difficult for so many of you now so please know that won't take a single dollar you give lightly or for granted. I raised the goal by $7200 to $13,000 from the $5800 balance that was raised through February as that takes my $1200 a month cost of living and would cover my expenses into November.
There are so many days that remind me of the miracles that you all have blessed me with that when my situation seems so dire, filled with the anxiety of waiting for unknown periods of time, it has been your words, kindness, love, support and generosity that have kept my head above water.
Please accept my undying gratitude for taking the time to read and hopefully donate to help me get through this tunnel (hopefully the last part) of life.
Love,
John Mckusick
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