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Originally Posted by nmdicke2
It took me 2 years to finally get SSDI. I had to appeal and appeal and appeal all the way to the last where we would sue in federal court. my surgeon said clearly, "...she is totally and permanently disabled...unable to work." but because my diagnosis was not in the SSDI diagnosis book and was a new medical disorder, the worker automatically denied my application. The other stumbling block was that I had lots of education and SS figured I could work --(?with my mind I guess...) I finally started receiving benefits right before we were to go into federal court to sue. I learned: tell the truth.don't ever quit. and LOTS of healthy people who don't enjoy work apply for SSDI benefits and make ALL of us look like bums so the SS folk get hardened to all people with disabilities. And I've learned that working is much better than living in poverty!!
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Glad to hear you were finally successful. I had two jobs, simultaneously, which I dearly loved. I finally had to quit when my pain reached the point where I could no longer perform my job duties. I have several conditions in addition to my primary reason for leaving the workforce, when taken alone, are not severe enough to qualify but I was under the impression that would be considered like icing on a cake. Example: After a cardiac cath and unsuccessful attempt at stent placement for a 90% blockage in coronary artery, (not an artery in their list), and angina upon any type of exertion, just walking to the mailbox, I thought that might be considered since it is on top of my primary condition that forced me into near shut-in state of life. I have exhausted my life savings just to keep afloat. I now borrow money every month just to pay my health insurance, which I can not be without. I am 62 and do not know if I can hang on till 65 for Medicare coverage. If I were approved for disability, having Medicare would be a great help. I will have met the two year requirement if they include the year prior to my claim, which is documented.
Thank you so very much for being here for me and others.