Re: Disability

[Guest guest]

Traci,

I wish you the very best of luck with your disability. It sounds like it's a

real challenge. I'll keep you in my prayers.

Love, Kim

imasthrngirl wrote: I have an appointment Thursday to

file for disability, so I have been

watching all of your posts regarding this issue very closely. Thank

you for all of the information- maybe it will help me. I have also

read up on the info posted on the home page, as well as what is at

the SSD website. Seems like if nothing else, I should meet the

criteria under the connective tissue diseases section. I am just

worried about the fact that I have only had this disease for 3 months

and they will decide against me for not having suffered long enough

yet. Also, I was told on the phone by the lady who did my pre-filing

registration that the back-pay (if approved) starts at 6 months from

diagnoses, so maybe, if I get really, really lucky they will approve

me within 3 months and I will start getting a check right afterwards.

I won't get a back-pay lump sum like most of you probably have, but

what little I will get (if) will be better than what I have now. It

would be so nice to have my own money again- my husband is one of

those that " pays the rent " so I never hear the end of it when I

spend " his " money, even though the only thing I spend it on is

groceries.

Well, good luck to all of you who are filing and yall wish me luck

too.

Traci

[Guest guest]

Dear ;

I believe it is vary rare that someone recieves their disability on

the first try anymore. I would tell your son to re-apply or if he is

still within the time limits appeal their decision. It often times

takes up to a year and can go into a court date where it goes before

a judge for the final determination. Some people get an attorney for

the appeals process and the attorney is paid a set fee that the court

determins when approved. So time would be of the essence. I am

speaking of his Social Security Disability. He should go into the

local Social Security office and ask for an appointment.

Tell him, we have been in the same place, some of us several times

over the years and wish him all the best. I hope this helps somewhat

and we encourage you to let us know how things are going. I believe

this disease affects the whole family and we are happy to be of any

support we can. Till soon, Pattymelt

> My son has Stills and was just told today that the disease has

eaten away at his clavicle bone, needs to be repaired or removed, he

also no longer has cartilage in one of his wrists and very little in

the other, must wear a splint. He is a cabinet maker/painter. His

work has been on him about work, I gave him the one page snapshot to

give to them. He has good days and bad days. Over the course of the

last several weeks, I have read of individuals getting on disability.

He applied about 10 months ago and was turned down. He just called

today to see what it will take. How does this process work, what can

he do to help it along, documentation, etc.

>

> Matt is 23, was diagnosed last March, and his mother, me still

cannot figure out how in the world he got this. He never complains,

is divorced with 2 children, and his fiancée just gave birth. Some

weeks he hardly brings home enough after the support is taken out.

It is so very very sad. And very difficult for me, to see him in

such a way. I keep telling him that I do believe we would qualify

for disability. By the time he gets home from work he usually has no

energy to do anything, but eat and sleep. Something needs to be

done.

>

> I have really enjoyed reading all the emails and the new STUFF to

the web site. I told Matt he just needs to come and spend sometime

at the website and reading ya alls emails, perhaps he could get some

encouragement!

>

> The Boettcher Family

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[Guest guest]

Unfortunately getting on disability these days seems to be a long drawn out

and frustrating experience. I have been told from a SS Representative that

they purposely make the process like this to discourage people who aren't

disabled from obtaining disability. After all no one who wasn't truly

disabled would go through such a long and weary process if they were not

disabled. Right! You would think so anyway.

These days it seems the norm to be turned down once or twice before being

approved for Disability. The process also can take up to 1-3 years. Try

not to let this discourage you. Who knows you may be the exception and get

approved the first time within 6 months.

My advice is to expect that you may be turned down a few times and that it

will take a long time to get approved. Try to stay positive and patient.

Stay on top of things, keep in close touch with SS. Be prepared by keeping

good records. I think it definitely helps if your Dr's are behind you in

your decision to go on Disability.

I would try and keep a lawyer out of it. Others may not agree with me on

this point. The reason I say this is because if you have done your

homework, have well documented medical records, Dr's that are behind you,

then I don't think a lawyer is necessary. Plus who wants to give up a

percentage of their money if they don't have to.

This is just my own opinion and from my own experiences dealing with SS.

So all of you I wish you the best in this endeavor. Hang in there, keep

your chin up and I am sure eventually you will get your Disability benefits.

I hope I haven't discouraged anyone that wasn't my intention.

Best Wishes!

Love,

jatw@...

[Guest guest]

Unfortunately getting on disability these days seems to be a long drawn out

and frustrating experience. I have been told from a SS Representative that

they purposely make the process like this to discourage people who aren't

disabled from obtaining disability. After all no one who wasn't truly

disabled would go through such a long and weary process if they were not

disabled. Right! You would think so anyway.

These days it seems the norm to be turned down once or twice before being

approved for Disability. The process also can take up to 1-3 years. Try

not to let this discourage you. Who knows you may be the exception and get

approved the first time within 6 months.

My advice is to expect that you may be turned down a few times and that it

will take a long time to get approved. Try to stay positive and patient.

Stay on top of things, keep in close touch with SS. Be prepared by keeping

good records. I think it definitely helps if your Dr's are behind you in

your decision to go on Disability.

I would try and keep a lawyer out of it. Others may not agree with me on

this point. The reason I say this is because if you have done your

homework, have well documented medical records, Dr's that are behind you,

then I don't think a lawyer is necessary. Plus who wants to give up a

percentage of their money if they don't have to.

This is just my own opinion and from my own experiences dealing with SS.

So all of you I wish you the best in this endeavor. Hang in there, keep

your chin up and I am sure eventually you will get your Disability benefits.

I hope I haven't discouraged anyone that wasn't my intention.

Best Wishes!

Love,

jatw@...

[Guest guest]

Unfortunately getting on disability these days seems to be a long drawn out

and frustrating experience. I have been told from a SS Representative that

they purposely make the process like this to discourage people who aren't

disabled from obtaining disability. After all no one who wasn't truly

disabled would go through such a long and weary process if they were not

disabled. Right! You would think so anyway.

These days it seems the norm to be turned down once or twice before being

approved for Disability. The process also can take up to 1-3 years. Try

not to let this discourage you. Who knows you may be the exception and get

approved the first time within 6 months.

My advice is to expect that you may be turned down a few times and that it

will take a long time to get approved. Try to stay positive and patient.

Stay on top of things, keep in close touch with SS. Be prepared by keeping

good records. I think it definitely helps if your Dr's are behind you in

your decision to go on Disability.

I would try and keep a lawyer out of it. Others may not agree with me on

this point. The reason I say this is because if you have done your

homework, have well documented medical records, Dr's that are behind you,

then I don't think a lawyer is necessary. Plus who wants to give up a

percentage of their money if they don't have to.

This is just my own opinion and from my own experiences dealing with SS.

So all of you I wish you the best in this endeavor. Hang in there, keep

your chin up and I am sure eventually you will get your Disability benefits.

I hope I haven't discouraged anyone that wasn't my intention.

Best Wishes!

Love,

jatw@...

[Guest guest]

I agree with about the lawyer. If your records are good, and your

doctor is with you, the lawyer is not necessary. Now, he might speed things

up, but when that big check comes, paying you back to the day you filed...he

will take way too much of it. You are on the right track now! Love to ya.

--Sue

[Guest guest]

I agree with about the lawyer. If your records are good, and your

doctor is with you, the lawyer is not necessary. Now, he might speed things

up, but when that big check comes, paying you back to the day you filed...he

will take way too much of it. You are on the right track now! Love to ya.

--Sue

[Guest guest]

I agree with about the lawyer. If your records are good, and your

doctor is with you, the lawyer is not necessary. Now, he might speed things

up, but when that big check comes, paying you back to the day you filed...he

will take way too much of it. You are on the right track now! Love to ya.

--Sue