Thread: Help with applying for SS Disability
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Old 04-21-2010, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by davidx View Post
Jay-

That is a great question and I am hoping someone here can answer that. What tests have you had done to show SFN? I have had skin biopsies done which show very low nerve density and I have pain associated with that.

What about disability insurance that I have through work? Has anyone been successful in receiving group disability benefits? Is the process as difficult as it is for SS?

Thanks,
David
Hi, David

I have CIPN and am waiting for SSA's response. I have been able to collect from a disability insurance plan I bought 25 years ago. I had to provide good documentation, but my company, MetLife, has been good about it. I wish you luck!

Bill
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