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Originally Posted by tamiloo
[SIZE="4"]Well...I guess what I would say to you is what my SS lawyer said to me, whether it is a good day or bad I need to answer any questions or do things the way I usually do. Therefore, if they were to ask you if say...can you walk up stairs...he told me that I need to think of the question in this way...can you walk up stairs without pain. Well, no I can't walk up stair or down for that fact without pain, then the answer you would give would be "no I cannot walk up or down stairs", not just occasionally but not at all.
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That's exactly right. They don't ask the questions properly, so you have to rephrase them in your head. If they ask whether or not you can do a certain thing, ask yourself if you can do it reliably and consistently, and then answer it.
Can you use a PC and keyboard? Yes. Can you use a PC and keyboard reliably and consistently? No.
That sort of thing. Be very clear on this, and think it out before replying. If you have to do a physical task, tell them where it hurts or what the repercussions are.
A lot of my pain will come a day or so after the event, for instance.
Take with you and insist they read, something that clearly explains your illness-make sure it is from a reputable source.
Good luck.