Re: Re: ssdi and disability

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Unless things have changed, you can't get disability for HCV. I got mine by having lots of lesser problems.

Sharon in NW WashingtonAll I have seen teaches me to trust in the Creator for all that I have not seen. Ralph Waldo Emerson

RE: Re: ssdi and disability

I'm interested in this topic also since I'm getting ready to see an attorney. I was planning on basing my claim more on my neuropathy and rheumatoid arthritis with HCV thrown in for good measure!! I appreciate the idea of using an attorney as a back up since I feel that I am quite capable of doing this on my own, but don't know the "ropes" of getting it done quickly. My neurologist referred me to an attorney and said that 95% of the patients he recommends get approved. I also feel that a lot of time, I don't think clearly enough to concentrate and keep my stuff organized so an attorney could take care of all that stuff. I just hate to hand over all that money to them. And since I have no income now, how do people live in the meantime?

If anyone else has any personal input, please pass it on as I think that there are quite a number of us here who could benefit from this knowledge.

Thanks, Dorothy

From: Hepatitis_C_Central [mailto:Hepatitis_C_Central ] On Behalf Of Rick KippSent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 7:32 PMTo: Hepatitis_C_Central Subject: Re: ssdi and disability

I'm on 100% Social Security Disability from HCV, and received a nice back payment check, too. What I did was apply online first. First, you should put down ALL his symptoms (ability to walk, think, motor skills, bend & lift, etc. Then, make sure you put all the mental aspects he is suffering from, like sleep problems, memory loss, confusion, ability to drive, cook, do laundry, and generally how he can and can't take care of himself. After that, I went to a SS attorney specializing in this stuff. They were going to charge something like 25%, but ended charging me $750.00, as I did all the work myself and it was approved the first time, which is rare. Usually they reject you the first time for some b.s. reason and make you reapply. That's why I had the attorney's, in case they rejected me. So maybe you don't need an attorney right away, but you can see if you can get a free 1 hour consultation, The sooner you apply, the better, because they'll only go back so far in time for your eligible date (and back pay date) which is something like 18 months or 2 years. Once approved, you are also eligible for Medicare after 2 years from the elegibility date, no matter what your age. I'm 61, have been receiving SSD for 1 year and 7 months, and will be on Medicare next May. It's damned worthwhile to do. Just advise you main GI HCV Doc of what you're doing, because they may contact him. And don't let your spouse ever get caught taking out the trash, lifting anything from the yard, etc. Whatever you've put down in the application is how he must behave, so it's not worth telling a bunch of lies. That could be fraud against the US Government! Good luck, and please ask any other questions. Just start with Google "SS Disability" and you'll find the site to apply.>> Hello all,> I am also seeking any advice on obtaining SSI or disability for my > husband..who has cirrhosis and in need of transplant.> thank you in advance..> > > > **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes > (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004)>

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I had an attorney to fill out and file all my paperwork and it STILL took me 2 years to get before the judge.

Sharon in NW WashingtonAll I have seen teaches me to trust in the Creator for all that I have not seen. Ralph Waldo Emerson

Re: ssdi and disability

Really good information on SSDI and Disability, Rick! As someone with some experience with SSDI, I would like to point out that the main reason that SSDI is denied, at first, is because people do not fill out the paperwork properly the first time. They are not BS reasons! Mine went through the first time, but only because my wife and I were overly verbose in answering any and all questions, no matter how mundane, with thorough answers. SSDI needs all the information they ask for in the forms, even if the applicant does not think it relevant. Remember, you are dealing with government bureaucrats whose only job is to check and make sure the forms are answered fully. If not, they are almost automatically denied. An attorney does help you to get all of the information necessary, but it is definitely possible for the average person to fill out the forms and get approved, if you qualify, and, if you follow all of the instructions and completely answer all of the questions. Just my humble opinion, though.Thanks, also, for the information about medicare after two (2) years. I did not know that and the info gives me some reassurance as to my health insurance in the future as I am only 43.Thanks again for the info.Tony