Guest guest Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 .. It can take many many years in some cases. I have an uncle who is extremely extremely disabled by RA. He cannot dress himself, his hands are extremely deformed, he has to have his legs wrapped. He had to apply over 5 times before he was approved and he did have an attorney. He is just now 50 years old. He still did not get SSDI but was given SSI, yet it is not enough to even cover his living expenses. My rheumatoglogist handed me a Proof of Disability slip she had completed before I came in to see her for a follow up visit. She would not release me to go back to work as I was simply too ill with FMS/MPS/CFS at the time (but now have RA too). I had a myriad of health problems, I have NAFLD (a liver disease which can progress eventually to cirrohsis), I have cardiac issues, neurological issues, I have memory problems, I have asthma, chemical sensitivities, a blood clotting disorder, as well as PCOS and endometriosis. I have anxiety with agoraphobia as well. And also developed RA while fighting the SSA system. It took me five years. I got an attorney on the second attempt, but still had to wait two years for backpay. I even failed the exams SSA's own doctors gave me and was still denied. I had the back up of two rheumatologists, a family doctor, a psychologist, a psychiatrist, a biofeedback dr, a pain management doctor, a cardiologist, a neurologist. I think it was due to my age, I wasn't that far out of finishing college, yet lost a job due to all of the doctors visits and lab visits I had to monitor my myriad of conditions. I had even been bedbound for 2 straight years without being able to move. I just now got my backpay from 2002 last year! With the help of my local congressman. I am single and due to the amount of SSDI I get each month I am not eligible for SSI. Also, you have to be disabled for 2 years before your Medicare will kick in. Currently the premium is around $99 a month for it. I had Medicaid during that time, while waiting for my Medicare but there were many services it would not cover and I received bills for that I had to pay off once the SSDI began. My Medicare kicked in awhile back, and I am eligible for medicaid due to the fact that I am single and fall under the income line. However, before they will pay for one thing, I first must spend $600 out of my OWN POCKET before they will cover anything at all! That's basically impossible since that would be over half of my SSDI benefits each month. They don't seem to understand people cannot live on that, especially if someone is not married and has no other income, but the states say there is nothing they can do about that. Backpay determines the date you actually could no longer work and stopped working, and if the court approves that date. You cannot receive SSDI and SSI at the same time, so if they pay you any SSI while waiting on the SSDI, it will be subtracted for your backpay. Plus the attorneys fees will be deducted. In my case, the lawyer was paid $5300 I believe. My best advice is to get an attorney from the beginning since many take the case on the knowledge that they will win and they are only allowed to charge a certain percentage. They collect all of the information and appear with you in front of a judge. Also, it can be a very complicated process for one to attempt on their own when they are already not feeling well. Some have an easier experience though but having the attorney from the beginning is probably the best thing anyone could do for themselves. Good luck:) --- Petry <mapetry0177@...> wrote: > is anyone getting social security due to ra ? i was > wondering what you did - how long it took to hear- > how long before you got a ck- if you get ssi too- > and how that works together- if you get one can you > get the other- medicare- medicade- if you are > denied then what- back pay- and how much back pay if > any- > just would like some feed back to understand how > it works. are there any web sites that are about > this? > thanks to all > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Search. http://tools.search./newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 As long as you are applying for SSDI benefits based on YOUR work record, your husband's income won't be a factor. I have never seen official statistics on the % of persons with CMT who receive SSDI or SSI. There is no point in the beginning to work with an attorney. You can file your application electronically (just make sure you have all your medical records with you, and a list of your jobs and tasks that you can no longer do, due to the progression of your CMT; also recommendations from medical professionals that you are unable to work due to CMT progression; the last time I took someone through the application process, we did it all in about 3 and 1/2 hours via the internet application process. Very Important - Remember this: Save print copies of everything you send to Social Security, if you speak with SS employees at your local office or on the phone at the 800 number, keep a log of their names, the date, and topic of conversation. About 70% of people applying for Disability Benefits are turned down on the first round. (that is a general SSA population statistic) If you're turned down, still, without an attorney, you can file a Request for Reconsideration and submit new information for your case. If that Recon is denied, then contact an attorney to help request and prepare for an ALJ Hearing. Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I have: Spina Bifida, Tethered Spinal Cord, Degenerative Disc Disease, Degenerative Joint Disease, Herinated discs, Buldging discs, scolosis, ummmm that's all I can think of at the moment. I work for friends who realize my need for medication or else I would be fighting with SSA to get disability. I read somewhere that you have to basically be unemployed for a full year before they will even consider you for disability....how the he!! is someone suppose to live being unemployed and disabled for a full year before disability can be approved!?! shaynal2003 <shaynal2003@...> wrote: Okay, so how many of us are on disability? I am thinking my life may be headed in that direction. Too much going on with my body. Herniated discs, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Narcolepsy, Hypothyroidism...I think you get the picture. But, I have never done this before. Any suggestions? --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 You are very very lucky. My work isn't supportive. Although, lets see...I was diagnosed with the herniated discs on both lumbar and cervical levels...I told work and asked for help with lifting and filing. I have an office job. For about a year, they accomodated me. Then all of a sudden, NOPE!!! to quote my boss " There is no reason you can't do these things, from now on you have to do them! " ... I honestly don't think they even believed there was anything wrong with me, until I walked in one day and said okay having surgery. See ya! They were shocked. I have spoken with all of two people from my company since 04.18.08 which was my surgery date. My boss hasn't even called to check on me. Nice huh? OH and the FILING...did not get done! Why is it noone wants to believe anyone when it comes to back pain? Oh yeah, we don't have gushing head wounds or massive bandages hanging off our bodies. Amazes me how many people really do take for granted what they have. I am so paranoid. I am scared to death that my boyfriend will think I am ..What? faking? not really in pain? I don't know. I trust him, but with everyone else in the world looking at us like there is nothing wrong, you can't help but wonder if the people who are being supportive, aren't just humoring you. Ya Know? Okay, so how many of us are on disability? > I am thinking my life may be headed in that direction. > Too much going on with my body. > Herniated discs, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Narcolepsy, > Hypothyroidism...I think you get the picture. > But, I have never done this before. Any suggestions? > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I'm very lucky to have friends to work for. I understand what you mean about people not believeing you. If you just look at me you wouldn't know anything is wrong. shaynal2003 <shaynal2003@...> wrote: You are very very lucky. My work isn't supportive. Although, lets see...I was diagnosed with the herniated discs on both lumbar and cervical levels...I told work and asked for help with lifting and filing. I have an office job. For about a year, they accomodated me. Then all of a sudden, NOPE!!! to quote my boss " There is no reason you can't do these things, from now on you have to do them! " ... I honestly don't think they even believed there was anything wrong with me, until I walked in one day and said okay having surgery. See ya! They were shocked. I have spoken with all of two people from my company since 04.18.08 which was my surgery date. My boss hasn't even called to check on me. Nice huh? OH and the FILING...did not get done! Why is it noone wants to believe anyone when it comes to back pain? Oh yeah, we don't have gushing head wounds or massive bandages hanging off our bodies. Amazes me how many people really do take for granted what they have. I am so paranoid. I am scared to death that my boyfriend will think I am ..What? faking? not really in pain? I don't know. I trust him, but with everyone else in the world looking at us like there is nothing wrong, you can't help but wonder if the people who are being supportive, aren't just humoring you. Ya Know? Okay, so how many of us are on disability? > I am thinking my life may be headed in that direction. > Too much going on with my body. > Herniated discs, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Narcolepsy, > Hypothyroidism...I think you get the picture. > But, I have never done this before. Any suggestions? > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 As a state employee, I've been on state disability for 1.5 years and am just starting the SSDI process (phone interview this Fri!). Interestingly, I have most of the same issues as you (add in ME [Chronic Fatigue Syndrome], degenerative disc disease and facet joints, Ehlers-Danlos, extreme cognitive deficits and more). There is a fantastic group here on , Disinissues (disability insurance issues) that has been a tremendous help and support for me. I even found a social security attorney through the site here in my own city (not one of the national practices). Check them out. Doctor support is key, obviously, but you'd be surprised how many members' physicians don't agree with them. It is also of key importance to make sure you see your docs on a regular basis, including specialists up to 4 times a year. If you need psychological testing, as I did to document that my cognitive deficits are disease-based not medicine-based, it's important you get the right type and so on. Truly, the people on it have been through the process, some are disability attorneys, some work for Social Security so they really know the ins and outs. Invaluable resource. Good luck!  Disability Okay, so how many of us are on disability? I am thinking my life may be headed in that direction. Too much going on with my body. Herniated discs, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Narcolepsy, Hypothyroidism. ..I think you get the picture. But, I have never done this before. Any suggestions? ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Thank you, I will definitely check it out. I do have short and long term disability thru work. But, I have no clue as to what I am doing. Never been down this road. [:-/] Any help is greatly appreciated. We should compare notes. If we are on similar tracks, maybe we can help each other with treatment ideas if nothing else. > > As a state employee, I've been on state disability for 1.5 years and am just starting the SSDI process (phone interview this Fri!). Interestingly, I have most of the same issues as you (add in ME [Chronic Fatigue Syndrome], degenerative disc disease and facet joints, Ehlers-Danlos, extreme cognitive deficits and more). There is a fantastic group here on , Disinissues (disability insurance issues) that has been a tremendous help and support for me. I even found a social security attorney through the site here in my own city (not one of the national practices). Check them out. Doctor support is key, obviously, but you'd be surprised how many members' physicians don't agree with them. It is also of key importance to make sure you see your docs on a regular basis, including specialists up to 4 times a year. If you need psychological testing, as I did to document that my cognitive deficits are disease-based not medicine-based, it's > important you get the right type and so on. Truly, the people on it have been through the process, some are disability attorneys, some work for Social Security so they really know the ins and outs. Invaluable resource. Good luck! > > > > > Disability > > > Okay, so how many of us are on disability? > I am thinking my life may be headed in that direction. > Too much going on with my body. > Herniated discs, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Narcolepsy, > Hypothyroidism. ..I think you get the picture. > But, I have never done this before. Any suggestions? > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________\ ____________ > Be a better friend, newshound, and > know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile./;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 my dad was injured and for 6yrs he would get a denial,reapply & when he would get home there would be another denial in the mailbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 my dad was injured and for 6yrs he would get a denial,reapply & when he would get home there would be another denial in the mailbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 At 09:07 PM 6/6/2008, you wrote: >my dad was injured and for 6yrs he would get a denial,reapply & when >he would get home there would be another denial in the mailbox Thanks Bobby, That is a sad story and must have sucked the fight out of him. Did he finally win? Did he have a lawyer? What age was he when he applied? All of this is good information for our list members. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 At 09:07 PM 6/6/2008, you wrote: >my dad was injured and for 6yrs he would get a denial,reapply & when >he would get home there would be another denial in the mailbox Thanks Bobby, That is a sad story and must have sucked the fight out of him. Did he finally win? Did he have a lawyer? What age was he when he applied? All of this is good information for our list members. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 my dad was 42.he had a lawyer,and he finally got it.when it came he was so use to being denied that he threw it in the trash.my brother found it and told him what it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 my dad was 42.he had a lawyer,and he finally got it.when it came he was so use to being denied that he threw it in the trash.my brother found it and told him what it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Tabatha, It's a hard descion to make to file for SSDI. I had to do it last year and I am still struggling w/ it. Unfortunately, once you get approved, you have a 2 year waiting peroid before you are eligable for medicare. I filed in September 07 and I was approved March 08 (not normal). I don't have health insurance. I am part of a discounted health program at the local general hospital in my area. Not every state offers this. It's impossible to find private healthcare insurance because of " pre-existing " conditions. Talk to your rheumy. See if there is any medication modification you can try before you file. You will know when your body has had enough. Listen to your body and talk to your rheumy. Best of luck to you. > > Hi > I have had RA since Sept and I am a Chef. Up until now I have been > pushing through but now it is to hard. Either my meds need to kick in > or I will have to get some kind of disability? I am worried about not > having health insurance. Any advice. > > My boss already thinks that I am slacking off and not working hard > enough, which is so hard because I can barley do what I am doing. > > My attitude is positive and I will make it through this patch. > > Best, > Tabatha > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2008 Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Are you under the care of a rheumatologist? Also, what meds are you taking? It usually does take a while for them to kick in. It usually take a long time for the doctor to find the right combination of meds to help a particular person, since we're all so different. But keep complaining to him/her until you get some relief. Sue On Monday, July 28, 2008, at 10:43 AM, thegoldencarrot wrote: > > I have had RA since Sept and I am a Chef. Up until now I have been > pushing through but now it is to hard. Either my meds need to kick in > or I will have to get some kind of disability? I am worried about not > having health insurance. Any advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 The first thing should be to call the local Social Security office and talk to them about it. It should be fairly easy to do, if not, go there in person. When we were starting the procedure for Betty, we went to the office and sign a couple of forms. We later were told of the doctor's appointment and soon after had her approval and the checks coming. I wish yours will go as smoothly. Dennis in eastexas On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 5:26 PM, Overstreet <benga19@...>wrote: > Got a couple of questions everyone is telling me that I should file for > disability. Need to know how to go about doing that and what steps I need > to > take > O > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 Dennis, Thanks I hope it does too, everyone keeps telling me I need to Get the process started, does your Ra Dr have to do anything This is all new to me so don't have any idea of what I am doing Lol. Thanks for the advice I will check into it o -- Re: [ ] Disability The first thing should be to call the local Social Security office and talk to them about it. It should be fairly easy to do, if not, go there in person. When we were starting the procedure for Betty, we went to the office and sign a couple of forms. We later were told of the doctor's appointment and soon after had her approval and the checks coming. I wish yours will go as smoothly. Dennis in eastexas On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 5:26 PM, Overstreet <benga19@wildblue net>wrote: > Got a couple of questions everyone is telling me that I should file for > disability. Need to know how to go about doing that and what steps I need > to > take > O > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 No, your Rheumy doesn't have to do anything but it will be better if he/she will stand with you. SS will request medical records from your doctors for their people to review. A preliminary judgment will be made then. If you're denied, you ask for a re-evaluation. If that doesn't work, it might be time for a lawyer. I don't suggest a lawyer because they do nothing that you can't do and take a large percentage of your initial award. Just like learning to swim, take a big breath and dive in! Dennis in eastexas On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 7:39 PM, Overstreet <benga19@...>wrote: > Dennis, > Thanks I hope it does too, everyone keeps telling me I need to > Get the process started, does your Ra Dr have to do anything > This is all new to me so don't have any idea of what I am doing > Lol. Thanks for the advice I will check into it > o > > -- Re: [ ] Disability > > The first thing should be to call the local Social Security office and talk > > to them about it. It should be fairly easy to do, if not, go there in > person. When we were starting the procedure for Betty, we went to the > office > and sign a couple of forms. We later were told of the doctor's appointment > and soon after had her approval and the checks coming. I wish yours will go > > as smoothly. > > Dennis in eastexas > > On Mon, Oct 13, 2008 at 5:26 PM, Overstreet <benga19@wildblue > net>wrote: > > > Got a couple of questions everyone is telling me that I should file for > > disability. Need to know how to go about doing that and what steps I need > > > to > > take > > O > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 O and group; Remember the social security people are not for you... Tell the truth but don't volunteer any information... Also.. The less people you have helping you the more money you get back when you get your back pay... You need the date of your last day at work and of course all the money you made from that company.. SS will want a lot of information.. what ever you do get a lawyer.. If he/she says wait till your turned down once or twice keep calling other lawyers while your waiting for SS... Just thought you would like to know.. gentle hugs Clora > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 Hi - I recommend you file ASAP for Social Security Disability as it is a long process. I filed for SSD online at www.ssa.gov in early 2006. I'm still waiting for an ALJ hearing date, but have been told that I should have a date sometime in December. Keep copies of EVERYTHING you send to them and keep watch of the time frames for each level. I almost had to start all over again when the local office " forgot " to tell me that I was denied at the reconsideration level. Thank God they realized their mistake as I was past the date for filing an appeal, but they allowed me to file the appeal as if there was no lapse in time and I also have a SSD Attorney working for me. Now I should get back pay to the original date of application once my claim is approved..........Doreen > > Got a couple of questions everyone is telling me that I should file > for disability. Need to know how to go about doing that and what > steps I need to take > O > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Hi and Doreen, You are completely correct Doreen, applying for Disability is an excruciating long process. I often thought throughout the process that they were waiting for me to die before the process was complete, but as luck would have it, I held in and was recently granted Disability and Medicare benefits in March of this year. I'd have to look back in my records, but I believe it was in October of 2004 that I started the process. I received a denial letter in early 2005, and appealed the decision on my own. I thought I was going to do it all on my own to save the cost of an attorney. To make a long story short, I ended up seeking the council of an attorney because I thought my case had been forgotten. As it turned out, I was still in the system, and I had to wait an additional year before even appearing in front of a judge, which was on my birthday in November, 2007. I was ordered to see a doctor chosen by the court for an examine and x-rays. My attorney told me the process takes right around 3 years for a final determination and I was already 2 years into it when I contacted him. He probably spent a total of maybe an 8 hour day on case and his compensation was $5000.00. Made me really want to be a disability attorney. I still don't think he did a great job only because I recently heard that my children or spouse could receive some kind of benefits because my lost income. If anyone here knows anything about that, I would be very interested in how to begin that process. Something I believe my attorney should have included in his fee. > > > > Got a couple of questions everyone is telling me that I should file > > for disability. Need to know how to go about doing that and what > > steps I need to take > > O > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Hi all. The Disability process does take a long time. I applied in March of 05 and was awarded it in Oct of 06. Part of the reason mine went so fast is becuase I was denied the first 2 times within 3 months because of my age. At that point I did obtain an attorney cuz I was told that you have a much better chance of winning the case with the attorney. He did not do much for me either but got paid 5300.00! (it is a tax write off so there is a small benifit) As for my kids, they applied for my kids right away during the process so I got back pay for them also. If you have been awarded and your kids are not included (kids have to be under 18) then I would contact the ss office by phone and give your kids info and they can apply for them and start the money going. This is how it works in IL so I am not sure if that is the case with all states. Hope this helps some. > > > > Hi - I recommend you file ASAP for Social Security Disability as > > it is a long process. I filed for SSD online at www.ssa.gov in early > > 2006. I'm still waiting for an ALJ hearing date, but have been told > > that I should have a date sometime in December. Keep copies of > > EVERYTHING you send to them and keep watch of the time frames for each > > level. I almost had to start all over again when the local office > > " forgot " to tell me that I was denied at the reconsideration level. > > Thank God they realized their mistake as I was past the date for > > filing an appeal, but they allowed me to file the appeal as if there > > was no lapse in time and I also have a SSD Attorney working for me. > > Now I should get back pay to the original date of application once my > > claim is approved..........Doreen > > > > --- In , " Overstreet " benga19@ wrote: > > > > > > Got a couple of questions everyone is telling me that I should file > > > for disability. Need to know how to go about doing that and what > > > steps I need to take > > > O > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2008 Report Share Posted October 22, 2008 Thank you , I am going to call today. From: newmom22003 <newmom22003@...> Subject: [ ] Re: Disability Date: Monday, October 20, 2008, 12:32 PM Hi all. The Disability process does take a long time. I applied in March of 05 and was awarded it in Oct of 06. Part of the reason mine went so fast is becuase I was denied the first 2 times within 3 months because of my age. At that point I did obtain an attorney cuz I was told that you have a much better chance of winning the case with the attorney. He did not do much for me either but got paid 5300.00! (it is a tax write off so there is a small benifit) As for my kids, they applied for my kids right away during the process so I got back pay for them also. If you have been awarded and your kids are not included (kids have to be under 18) then I would contact the ss office by phone and give your kids info and they can apply for them and start the money going. This is how it works in IL so I am not sure if that is the case with all states. Hope this helps some. > > > > Hi - I recommend you file ASAP for Social Security Disability as > > it is a long process. I filed for SSD online at www.ssa.gov in early > > 2006. I'm still waiting for an ALJ hearing date, but have been told > > that I should have a date sometime in December. Keep copies of > > EVERYTHING you send to them and keep watch of the time frames for each > > level. I almost had to start all over again when the local office > > " forgot " to tell me that I was denied at the reconsideration level. > > Thank God they realized their mistake as I was past the date for > > filing an appeal, but they allowed me to file the appeal as if there > > was no lapse in time and I also have a SSD Attorney working for me. > > Now I should get back pay to the original date of application once my > > claim is approved.... ......Doreen > > > > --- In @gro ups.com, " Overstreet " benga19@ wrote: > > > > > > Got a couple of questions everyone is telling me that I should file > > > for disability. Need to know how to go about doing that and what > > > steps I need to take > > > O > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Jackie, Round up all your past medical records, tests, etc and add to the new GP's record, plus see a Neurologist BEFORE you apply. Current medical records are * crucial * to benefits awards. Yes, throw in your records with Mitch, but he alone cannot 'recommend' you. No one can 'recommend' you for disability benefits. You must be found 'disabled' under Social Security's rules. Go to post #50338 that I wrote and included lots of links about Disability Benefits. You don't need the attorney now. Attorneys are recommended only if you are denied benefits, request reconsideration (present new information) and go on to an ALJ Hearing. Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Jackie, Get to a doctor and get records current. Especially diagnostics like EMG and have a neuro or PT assess your strength and how long you can stand/walk and how you function at daily living tasks. See: http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/ And the group SSADisability: ssadisability/messages?o=1 & yguid=258201180 Casey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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