Guest guest Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Connie, You might want to get yourself a grabber. A grabber is one of those contraptions that you can use to reach stuff on the floor, people that clean the roads use it to pick up papers, cans, etc. I had 5 spinal surgeries and can't bend at all, and I use the grabber to p/up stuff that is on the floor and I can't get. This is going to help you bunches! I got mine at Ace Hardware store, but you can get it at Walgreens or any other pharmacy. Another thing, I had back issues and my MRI did not show the real picture, once my Doctor performed a Discogram it was when everything that was wrong came to light. So because an MRI doesn't show everything that is going on it doesn't mean that you don't have issues with your lumbar or cervical spine. Take care and I hope that you can get better. Millie --- Connie wrote: > > Bennie.. Thank you for this information. Can I file for disability without having any diagnonsis? I will go to the site you referred. I read many postings with this group and I see you have great knowledge and care for everyone. Thanks so much!! I have started a pain journal since i learned of it from this group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Connie Go and look at the red book and blue book on the SSD website. A diagnosis is necessary as well as certain criteria for that diagnosis. If one doesn't meet the criteria for one diagnosis but the severity of multiple diagnosis adds up to the severity of one, disability will be granted. I have 4 diagnosis that all qualify for SSD, however I met the severity level on 2 of the 4 and therefore was approved with the first application. Its important to read the red and blue book to see if you meet the qualifications. Also, order a social security statement. As some people think they qualify for credits, and they don't. If you don't qualify for credits, you are wasting your time. I had always worked part time. When I first got a diagnosis I went to work full time because I knew I wouldn't be able to work forever. I made it 3 1/2 years which put me in a much better financial position then if I would have stayed part time. Deb RN Debra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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