Kelley84,

The doctors are mistaken if they are concerned about getting involved with an SSDI application. A personal injury lawsuit is a no win situation for many doctors. SSDI does not expect much of your diagnosing or treating doctors. The only involvement would be for them to list what limits they have put on your activities, such as, patient is not to continue playing contact sports.

MTBI's are one of the least complicated for them. If you injured your back, their diagnosis has more meaning. For PCS/mTBI, your State Disability Determination Service will schedule you to be evaluated by their choice of doctors.

I was sent to a psychologist who spent about an hour evaluating me and another hour writing his report. He approved me for permanent 100% disability. The person who reviewed my wage history screwed up my application so it was denied.

There is no real reason to tell your doctor that you are applying for SSDI.

Some doctors are under severe limitations from the health plan or insurance company. If they do not have a concise plan of treatment, they have a hard time justifying continuing to see you. Plus, doctors tend to be ego driven. They often do not like to be 'pestered' by patients they can not help. Sort of an, "If I can not help you get better, there must not be anything wrong with you."

Jeffrey,

The expression, "The new me" is valuable as an acceptance of one's current condition and the possibility that one may not get any better. In the short term, it helps one lower their stress level by learning to live as "The new me."