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Originally Posted by July63
thanks for all the info. I heard SSI is a lot tougher than a VA disability. The way everyone is talking, that must be totally true.
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Is it SSI or SSDI that you are asking about? You said "Social Security Disability" and that is SSDI.
SSI is Supplemental Security Income. They are very different.
The difficulty level depends on a lot of things... the state you live in and how many people apply (well, that's more for how long it takes). What condition(s) you have and how much it prevents you from working and living a 'normal' life. All I heard over and over was that SSI was difficult to get and that it could take 2-4 years and most people have to appeal and get a lawyer. I applied in June and 3 months (to the day) later I was approved. Still in the final steps as far as figuring out what I will get (based on what I pay and such).. but I was approved over a month ago. I didn't find it difficult at all and did not need a lawyer--but I am also bedridden and so it is quite obvious that I am totally unable to work.
Good luck.
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