[wdwgranny]

is this covered under ssd? benifits. of course i have other soinal problems and scs implant but just wondered if irritractable pain, would quaify i will need all the help i can get

[abrown176]

I'm not sure a good answer. I applied for it in NC and was denied. I now hired a lawyer and am in appeals. I have RSD in my leg and a SCS. Also listed on app were depression and OCD. I am in severe pain but not enough for them to approve it. Good luck with yours. Every state is different. Some have better luck with theirs than others.

[SSDIHelp]

Originally Posted by wdwgranny

is this covered under ssd? benifits. of course i have other soinal problems and scs implant but just wondered if irritractable pain, would quaify i will need all the help i can get

This is only my opinion. Unless there is a diagnosis or cause of the pain, it's unlikely SSA will grant benefits. Every case I've heard of chronic pain without a diagnosis is denied.
I'm very interested in this topic so I hope you get a lot of responses.
Of course, the key to any successful bid for benefits is a well written thorugh application submitted with medical evidence including a RFC (residual functional capacity) completed by your doctor and an Adult Function Report completed by you and written with great detail. **

[Feel the Burn]

Originally Posted by SSDIHelp

This is only my opinion. Unless there is a diagnosis or cause of the pain, it's unlikely SSA will grant benefits. Every case I've heard of chronic pain without a diagnosis is denied.
I'm very interested in this topic so I hope you get a lot of responses.
Of course, the key to any successful bid for benefits is a well written thorugh application submitted with medical evidence including a RFC (residual functional capacity) completed by your doctor and an Adult Function Report completed by you and written with great detail. **

I thnk being over 50 helps too,, but I dont know that for a fact,, I think that me being a electrician and not being able to use my hands and feet that well anymore helped me out,, I did call OVR today about teh ticket to work program,, they are having a counselr call me,, I cant sit at home for 24 hours a day,, I need to do something with my time

[legalmania]

Originally Posted by Feel the Burn

I thnk being over 50 helps too,, but I dont know that for a fact,, I think that me being a electrician and not being able to use my hands and feet that well anymore helped me out,, I did call OVR today about teh ticket to work program,, they are having a counselr call me,, I cant sit at home for 24 hours a day,, I need to do something with my time

Do you have an MRI and doctors reports as to what is causing the pain. If you can't sit around 24 hours a day sounds to me you are qualified for SGA, significant gainful activity. Even though you can't do electrical work can you answer a phone? Even though you won't be making the money you did you may still qualify for work. You can still work and make under $1,000 monthly and still get disability. They consider your age, education and work experience called residual functional capacity. It's good for you to work and then have the boss let you go because you can't do the work. Hope I didn't confuse you. Hope you feel better.

[wdwgranny]

i have 4 MRI all with detreiting spine concerns , bulges , mid line compression scar tissue, annual tear in disc, hernations at different levels , athritis spinal cord stiumulator implant, and severe asthma,shoulder arthitis after surgery.
i am limited but dont know how much of that is listed in my medical records the limitations i have been seeing a nero surgeon and pain dr for over 6 yrs the last 3 being at least 6 times or more a year? with surgeries too? along with taking opites strong up to 8 aday that make me tired and forgetful sometimes

[legalmania]

Originally Posted by wdwgranny

i have 4 MRI all with detreiting spine concerns , bulges , mid line compression scar tissue, annual tear in disc, hernations at different levels , athritis spinal cord stiumulator implant, and severe asthma,shoulder arthitis after surgery.
i am limited but dont know how much of that is listed in my medical records the limitations i have been seeing a nero surgeon and pain dr for over 6 yrs the last 3 being at least 6 times or more a year? with surgeries too? along with taking opites strong up to 8 aday that make me tired and forgetful sometimes

Did you fill out the forms yet? If not, I would suggest you make an appointment and go down to your local Social Security office and make sure you get all the right forms. Make a list of all your surgeries, doctors, hospitals, medications. Get the addresses and phone numbers of everything that has happened to you since your first injury. Try to read the determination and guidelines thread on this site. It is a lot of work but if they made it easy everyone would be on it. Try to get a rating on your back it should say it somewhere on one of your MRI if not call one of the doctors and see if they have it somewhere in your records. If I recall it use to be either 7% or 15% was considered disabled. Look it up because I really can't be sure. Try to get all your records. I read you have asthma do you smoke? It's good that you take opiates and they make you tired and forgetful this could help in determining your SGA Substantial gainful activity. Well that's all for now, good luck and let us know how it goes.

[wdwgranny]

no i dont smoke, where would i find this MRI rating i have the written report and the CD'S from them, yes i have filed , sorry to confuse you , i know it is hard to get i am not scamming i am just an over worrier and trying to see what info i can find out, i did read the ss page and the very nice laymens terms some one wrote , just having a difficult time understanding i guess, sorry thanks so mych for all the replies. i am trying to see see the future i guess and it drives me crazy,
thank you

[legalmania]

Originally Posted by wdwgranny

no i dont smoke, where would i find this MRI rating i have the written report and the CD'S from them, yes i have filed , sorry to confuse you , i know it is hard to get i am not scamming i am just an over worrier and trying to see what info i can find out, i did read the ss page and the very nice laymens terms some one wrote , just having a difficult time understanding i guess, sorry thanks so mych for all the replies. i am trying to see see the future i guess and it drives me crazy,
thank you

It's good you don't smoke because SS would say it was the cigarettes causing the respiratory problems. Having respiratory problems is definitely a debilitating condition. With your back problems I don't think working is going to pay off for you. At this point I think if you continue working you are going to get worse. In some countries they pay the doctors for you to stay well. So the less they see you the better it is for them. I think that's a great concept. We'll just have to wait and see, if this country can accomplish the same thing. Did you receive a detailed report on your MRI's or just one page. If you can't find it I would call one of the doctors and ask if they did a total assessment of your back, ask if you ever got an evaluation and if not can you get one? The whole process is nerve racking. I help people fill out forms anything from simple divorce to SSD and was getting a lot of widows from the war. I couldn't take it and had to move from South Florida and so I haven't met very many people to help. I just got involved with my neighbor who is having a child custody issue. I just like helping, I've got the knowledge and if I don't have it I know how to find it. I am a paralegal. It never crossed my mind you were scamming, you are sick. It's not your fault. It's really not worth the money for a scam. Have a good one. Write me anytime.

[wdwgranny]

thanks again for your responeses.
Primary said today she dosnt see any condern with qulifiy on my asthma alone and she will back it 100 percent so we will see