Social Security Disability

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In the eyes of SS, chronic pancreatitis alone is not 100% disabling.

However, after several years and going into your 1st, 2nd or 3rd

appeal, I've heard that SS may relent and grant SSD, but I AM NOT

SPEAKING FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, but from what others have told me.

I have also heard that the chances of getting SSD is much improved if

you have some other disabling problem, like depression, along with the

chronic pancreatitis. That's about all I can say about that. Above

all, be very honest! SSD is for the truly needy whether they are

physically handicapped, mentally handicapped or both. Again, the rule

is if you're able to work some of the time, you're not disabled in

their eyes. I know it doesn't sound fair or even realistic, but that's

the way it is or so my friends tell me. I've also heard that each

case is an individual case and the outcome cannot be based upon

someone else's experience with SS. Above all, be honest with your

doctors, SS and yourself about your physical and mental condition.

So, I'd suggest you step back and give some thought to your condition

and above all be honest! I guess I've beaten the honesty thing into

the ground, but you have to live with yourself. Anyway, just believe

that things have a way of working out and they probably will! Good

Luck!

Jim

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Hi, I'm curious to see how you make out, please keep us posted. I was considering Disability and was advised I would be best off hiring a lawyer to present my case. My doctors are all behind me. Rickbirthn905 wrote: Well, I finally got all the paperwork required by SSA for Disability App. Recieved a letter that I need to call for a phone interview and must have someone who knows about my "condition" available also. What kind of questions/info are they going to ask in

this phone interview? Is this just standard procedure? Any suggestions of what I might say to help my case? I've been sick since April 2007, had to quit work in Sept 2007, and was officially diagnosed with neurosarc in October 2007.SharonCary, NC