I applied for SSDI in January 2011 and I received my back dated benefits on April 6, 2011. I was really amazed at how much help I received from my two caseworkers. I applied on line, brought my medical records in to the local office, filled out the forms asking questions about my ability, and went met with their psychologist and neurologist. The rig-a-ma-roll you are put through is almost more difficult than many jobs, and on top of that, you are disabled!

Now I don't need to use Food Stamps (but thank goodness for them!) and I should hear from Medi-Cal soon.

The county health care system is scheduling me for an MRI in June to determine my recovery status from the brain surgery I had in November.