I’m doing everything I can to save my husband’s life. If that means contacting every newspaper in the U.S. for help in getting my husband the help he needs from the Social Security administration by asking you to send Senator Durbin of Illinois a letter supporting him in his effort to help my husband at [email protected] or contacting anyone that you may know in the government that has the power to help me save my husband’s life, I will.

Arthur has worked for the last 21 years for the Jefferson County Highway Department in Illinois. About one year ago, after repeated tests and procedures, he was finally diagnosed with advanced, untreatable cirrhosis of the liver due to Hepatitis C.

He was finally told by a specialist in Barnes Hospital at St. Louis, Mo., that the physical state of his liver was too far advanced with cirrhosis for any medical treatment.

He applied for Social Security disability benefits due to his physical/mental condition. He received a “determination” from the Social Security office stating specifically “it has been determined that Mr. Bain’s condition doesn’t significantly limit his ability to perform work-related activities.”

Arthur suffers with incurable, untreatable Hepatitis C, advanced cirrhosis, hypertension, chronic fatigue, depression, frequent headaches, memory loss, mental confusion, constant indigestion, appetite loss, urinary problems, leg cramps, nausea, frequent vomiting and diarrhea.

Arthur is dying unless some medical miracle happens. That medical miracle could very well be a liver transplant, but not for Arthur if he is denied disability benefits.

Senator Richard J. Durbin said he would write a letter of support in his case and for Arthur to appeal to the Office of Hearings and Appeals, Federal Building, Room 272, 101 NW Martin L. King Blvd., Evansville, IN. 47708.

Arthur served three years in Vietnam, then came home and served 21 years working for Jefferson County in Illinois.

Can’t someone help me save his life? Thank you for your time and any help you can give.

Tammy J. Bain

Mt. Vernon, Ill.