Termination
 

Sad day. Due to the length of my disability I have been let go. I still have workmans comp but no job when im better. I provided the health insurance. Bummer of a day.

Sorry to hear of your situation. Are you working on a Social Security Disability Insurance application?

Wow, I'm so sorry to hear that :(...

Everything happens for a reason and when you get better you will find a much better job.

I havent been working on ssi. My docs think I will get better and it takes time. I do have an atty. Should I? I heard I have to wait to reach a disability impairment rating. Im so confused by the whole process.

It would be worthwhile to get an SSDI application started. They will determine if you are disabled. They do not rely on what your doctor says.

Disability Impairment Ratings are used by the Work Comp claim system. SSDI does not consider any partial disabilities. They only consider how much money you can make working with your current limitations. They do require that it is expected that your current condition will last more than a year. At this point, you will be approaching 8 months by the time your application is into the process, with the normal delays expected. Considering your current condition, I would not bet against your condition lasting beyond one year.

The Docs claim that you will recover has no bearing. The SSDI people will make their own determination. The process of applying will help you better understand your work capabilities.

It also will give you something to move forward with.

I am not trying to scare you about your prognosis. I am just suggesting the SSDI application 'just in case.' You can always stop the application process if you recover before getting approved.

My best to you.

While we're on the subject of SSDI...

You said that they do not rely on what the doctors say...If that was true, I'm wondering why they sent a packet to my psychiatrist and neurologist to fill out. They called me to ask a question...and she told me she was waiting on them to send the stuff back before they made a decision.

Fingers crossed something better comes along that you will absolutely love-when the time is right-and money holds up well until then.:hug:

Awww... that is hard. So sorry to hear :(

I agree that it would be good to get started on a disability application. You can always withdraw it if you need to. Can't hurt, might help?

I know nothing about the process. Ill have to dig further. Do they take into account my retirement accounts and my home or does that not matter? I also have a law suit pending. Do these things make a difference?

SS Disability is based on how much you've worked, not on need, so they don't look at your assets at all. I don't think litigation should matter.

There is a really good SSDI forum on here, too. Read through the sticky threads at the top to get a good overview of the process.