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You might get more responses if you start your own thread in the main section below. If your concern is how to explain to SSA that at times you are able to be more active despite the pain, I would focus on the fact the you pay the price with increased pain afterwards, that your manic periods are unpredictable so you cannot schedule work when they occur, and the aspects of bipolar that contribute to and complicate your disability, like the poor impulse control, poor judgement, tendency to spend money that you can't afford, and inability to concentrate. Increased physical activity during periods of mania is a symptom of that disorder, not a sign that your physical limitations aren't valid. |
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Glad I read this post. I was going to the SS office this morning with exactly the way you mention not to. Well now i will take my time and get all the medical info of my medical conditions from my doctor. I also suffer from diabetes as well as having MG. The one main concern I do have is that I do work P/T which my doctor's recommend me doing as long as i don't put myself in stressful situations that may cause severe fatigue. So I wonder if this will be an issue with the SSI claim? I guess I will find out. Thanks for the heads up.
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It is also important to analyze and document your functional limitations.
Personally, I have a tendancy to not clue my docs in about all the ways I've adapted to daily life and put a smile on when in public and hide away when I'm at my worst. For those that you see infrequently, and only for shorts periods of time, the hundreds of adaptions you might have to make in order to cope with your disability, might not be readily apparent. So, first, you must be brutally honest with yourself. Keeping a journal will likely help. Then ask your doc for some extra time to discuss your limitations with you in preparation for your SSD application. (Relating the realities of your life isn't tantamount to whining.) Even if your doc is supportive of your application, and believes your disability is severe, he might not have an understanding of your daily functional limitations. And honestly, for the "suck it up and bear it" patients, you might be surprised how much of your life has changed... This link explaining Residual Function Capacity is a must read IMHO: http://disabilityblogger.blogspot.co...-residual.html If you have legal representation ask them if they have their own Residual Functional Capacity forms, or if they use a different way to document your functional limitations. If your filing without representation these forms might work for you. You doc might charge you a fee for his extra time since this is a special request.: http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/rfcdownloadhome.html The earlier in the process that you supply this type of indepth look at your disability, the better. But, if you're going to have an ALJ hearing, this info is extremely important so that the Voc Counselor and the ALJ can accurately determine if you might be able to perform "other work." Regarding medications, document the effects and side effects. It's great for you that a med might reduce your pain, but if it causes you to sleep 12 hours a night and nap for another couple, that will effect your ability to work, and don't assume that this is just common sense. If more break through meds are required from activity, which again starts the cycle of additional drowsiness, this is important to address. It is also a good thing to supply a brief explanation of your meds. For example, if you take MSIR--write out Morphine Sulphate Instant Release. Or with a designer drug, such as Avinza or Kadian, include "Time Release Morphine." |
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5 step disability evaluation process
http://social-security.lawyers.com/s...isability.html
"Disability is determined using a five-step sequential evaluation process conducted by the SSA. If, at any point, an applicant is found not to be disabled, the evaluation process terminates and the claim for disability insurance benefits is denied. Following are the five requirments in determining disability: •Substantial gainful activity. If the applicant is currently engaged in substantial gainful activity, there is no disability, regardless of medical condition, age, or work experience. •Severe impairment. If the applicant is not engaged in substantial gainful activity, the SSA determines whether the applicant has a severe impairment. An impairment is considered "severe" if it significantly limits a person's physical or mental ability to do basic work activities. If there is a finding of severity, the evaluation proceeds to the third step. •Listing of impairments. If the applicant's condition meets the requirements, or is the equivalent of a disability on the SSA's Listing of Impairments, then the applicant is ruled disabled. If the applicant does not meet the requirements, the sequential evaluation process continues to the fourth step. •Past relevant work. A medical assessment is performed to determine whether the impairment prevents the applicant from performing his past relevant work. If the applicant is found to be able to perform past relevant work, the claim will be denied. If not, the evaluation process continues to the final step. •Other work. The SSA evaluates whether the applicant can perform other available work existing in significant numbers in the national economy. The evaluation considers the applicant's residual functional capacity (what the applicant is able to do in a work setting despite the impairment), age, education, and past work experience. If an applicant cannot perform other work, they will be found disabled." |
"Three Winning Arguments in Disability Cases"
Attorney Jonathan Ginsberg's link:
http://www.ssdanswers.com/three-winn...ability-cases/ Statistics are based upon his experience. 1. 15% Qualify by meeting an IMPAIRMENT LISTING. Even if you do not believe you have a Listed Impairment, you should read through all of them, including the Mental Disorders since parts of the descriptions may be applicable to your disability.http://www.ssa.gov/disability/profes...ltListings.htm 2. 70% Qualify by proving that their Residual Functional Capacity is less than sedentary. Please refer to my post #43 in this thread regarding RFCs. http://www.socialsecurity.gov/OP_Hom...4/404-1545.htm 3. 15% Qualify by meeting a GRID RULE (applicable to those aged 50+): http://http://www.gridrules.net/index.html |
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hey, I have a motor neuron disease and I also have a tremor, I have had these things since 2002. I kept working until 6 weeks ago, the whole time going from one specialist to another. It finally was time for me to quit my job and file for disability. I was scared, I have a family who counts on my income, but the way it is set up I had no choice but to quit, and pray that I would get approved quickly. Because it was very important to me, I first got all my records from the past 9 years and went to Fed-ex Kinko's and put all the medical records in a binder, with cover sheets between doctors with a picture of the doctor and all contact information on it. I did the whole application process on line, and my wife dropped off the binder the next day at the social security office. A week later I recieved a packet in the mail with a bunch of questions about my condition and how I spend my day. I then waited, and 29 days after my filing, I got a phone call from our local Social Security office that I was approved. I dont know why I was approved so fast, all I know is what I did. So if I had any advice it would be to work as long as you are able, if it looks like you are running in right after a diagnosis, you may be denied. Get someone to help filling out all the forms, and take breaks, they are long and fustrating, if you skimp at all you might be denied. And lastly, make it as easy as possible for them, do everything you can and more, the file will most likely be denied for any errors or half completed paperwork. Hopefully this helps someone, waiting is a scary time for sure and the less you have to wait the better.
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flat broke .went to social services to get help to see doctors for my condition
sent me to ssi office filed claim denied. there was another program that soc serv signed me up for. disability determination services. have two appointments 14th and 18th this month to see two different doctors one is a phd? and the other I don't know what they do... a group of some sort. just received a personal function report that asks a lot of weird questions... sorry really foggy this morning... has any one delt with this and know what is expected from them and where I go now what I should do Still dont have a diagnosis as to my condition but am convinced that this TBI is a perfect match? |
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Wish I would of thought of the binder idea..that is great. Maybe put a sticky note on the SSDI forum:) I did provide good addresses, names, telephone numbers for all husbands doctors on the adult disability report. We shall see. |
I'm a Workman's Comp issue.....I called several Attorney's after I had not been "allowed" to work, 4 years..... Specifically SS Attorney's....For SSD....As I am not eligible for SSI because of the WC open claim......The first Attorney did give me a brief "free consultation" as working on a contingency basis....Then sent me a formal letter stating that if I did not hire her firm within 30 days, she would dismiss my file....Oh really, I said to self....Ultimatum>?....Not on my dime.....The second young lady was quite informative in the sense she offered much information the first did not volunteer to include letting me know that the SS Department would make an over the phone appointment with me and help me fill out that stack of paperwork...They ask you the questions and you answer them....They are filling out that paperwork physically, not you......And I quote, "It's their job to help you"......Which they did.....That way if something is left out...It's not totally on you as they must document every step.....The second Attorney also sent me 4 legal pages of information to include not settling with Workman's Comp by outright buy off...To continue with bi-weekly payments as what is being done to present.....That way one does not have to be totally destitute to be eligible for SSD and there won't be many up and down fluctuations of pay outs which can really mess with a life of keeping up a lifestyle and paying bills.......She also let me know that that SS Department would have to get Workman's Comp's permission for me to get medicaid after a minimum of 1 year.....In order to get total medical assistance.....Which is documented in the professional sense by way of their documentation....Not your word against theirs....In that telephone appointment with SS Department they quoted a 2 month span of time I would hear back with a decision which was not fact....Also, when dealing with them by way of phone....If you call....Call the National line....not the local one....Document who you speak to and tell them you're concern should be taken as a complaint...Even if it's just a question....That way whom ever you're speaking with "must" document that call by noting down your complaint or concern....And that will match your notes....Taking notes of to whom you speak is key....Have a separate not pad just for dealing with them.......Then as stated in prior messages here....Only seek Council after a denial or rejection and you must know the denial date for an Attorney to proceed...You must get that....Do not wait longer than 40 days to call the SS Department about what your status is as you are only allowed a 60 day period of time to submit an appeal....It is not uncommon for a case to be denied and somehow that client is not notified....If you do not hear any word for a substantial time, question that....Document, document, document.....As any government agency...They hire humans and some of those humans could care less....You are not their mother and their there just to make a living.....Do not believe for one minute that they waste one second of their precious time giving a hoot about you....You and only you can be responsible for the results going in a productive and positive manner...Best wishes for all.
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I am new to this site and there are some good suggestions. I have been suffering from severe back pain for years and i have had six back surgeries and four spinal chord implants. Every day is a strugle for me and it gets sickning. The medications i am taking are helping but what is it doing to my body in the long run? As far as Social security Disability they dont care about you one bit. The paper work over and over and over and the time it takes to get any response is just frustrating. It is just good to talk to somebody who understands what back problems are and how they affect you on a daily basis..:grouphug:
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I have read, heard, and seen that sometimes it is good to visit a Psychiatrist while getting approved for disability. The only downside is that it will follow you in your medical history for life. health insurance life insurance etc. You will perhaps have more risk since you have been under the care of a psychiatrist. |
"Thanks" for all the info!
Hi everyone, I'm new to this site, but it looks like a great one . The only problem is I'm in Canada, & wondering if anyone knows if theres much difference in your SSD & our Canada Pension Plan (Disiblity)??
I've been dealing with low back pain for almost 20 years now .I take narcodics every day & get nerve blocks (10years now) every 6 months. The combination of these help to keep the pain down to a level that alows me to live a fairly normal life .I work 6 days a week in a seasonal job, from May through Dec., I know my limits & try very hard not to over step them or I pay for it later.Last August I got up one morning & suddenly my left hand/.fingers were numb & tingly. Thinking I must have laid on it the wrong way or something, I really didn't think much of it at the time, but when it didn't go away it kind of concerned me.Anyway ,almost a year later I still have the numb/tinglys, but it has gotten much worse & my right hand is the same now ,it has also gone up my arms.It's like having a tens machine on my hands 24/7. After an MRI of my neck it shows I have no cartilage from C3-C6, which is causing this numbness,etc. in my hands.Recently I had to go to the ER for terrible pain in my right knee,after xrays it showed I also have no cartlige in the inside of my knees & I started getting numbness/tingling in my right foot.I has progressed to the toes & within the past week I can feel the tinglys starting in my left foot. I am loaded with Arthritis throughout my body & its causing havoc with my body!!I'm taking so much medication, finding it hard to keep up with my job,mainly because of my hands not working right for me, & now having much difficulty with my walking, going up & down stairs.I have problems with balance, forever tripping myself up,falling up the stairs & really have to watch going down them. This whole thing is starting to drive me crazy ,not to mention the pain & numbness,etc.I am waiting to see specialists,& surgeons but it seems to be taking forever!! I believe by the end of my season I'm not going to be able to work any longer ,if I make it that far, & was wondering if anyone knows if our CPPD is like your SSD?? I don't .know what I'll do financially, for the lenght of time your saying it can take you,until I find out if I'm excepted or not! I'm just a little more then a little scared!This has been a long one guys, Thanks for letting me vent,lol !! |
I have just started the SSDI process. I was very glad to see this thread! Keep the hints coming. I have made a file and am keeping copies of everything! I assumed the SSDI operates alot like the IRS. You gotta keep copies of everything! LOL
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You must be prepared
I almost wrote a book. About my disability . But who knew how disable I really am. I won my claim quickly. Yes I did find a SSI attorney.
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Get familiar with the SS Blue book. Read all of it. It's helpful.
http://www.ssa.gov/disability/profes...ltListings.htm |
I just recently filed for Disability in Georgia. I filled out all of the paperwork online, filling out everything they needed to know. The only thing that they need they said is my W2 for last year. I was straight to the point on what my medical conditions were, the treatments I have already been through, the medicine I was on, my work history and so forth.
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I agree with you. If you are under the age of 60 and don't have a condition that is a simple box to check, consult a lawyer. They don't get paid unless you win and they can be helpful from the start. Even a small chance you won't need to appeal and you get approved first time around. |
Hi msudawg
Your post was spot on. Thank you. I was 55 and went through the process with a professional. Boy did I need that!!! ginnie:hug:
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Don't start your claim unprepared
I just wanted to pop in and say a HUGE thank you for this thread. I should have done this months ago, but for some reason or another, I just didn't do it.
I believe it is because of this thread that I was approved for SSDI within 5 months of submitting my claim! No lawyer was needed, I only had to fix a little hiccup in the paper shuffling game. I was really prepared to have to go the distance to get approved. I didn't know how I would have survived with no money coming in, but I knew I would somehow make it. I always land on my feet. :D I won't say that filing the right application with the right amount of information wasn't stressful, but this thread made it so much easier for me than if I went after SSDI without so much as a clue as to what I was doing. I feel badly for all of you who have had to fight tooth and nail for your SSDI. I'm not trying to gloat, I'm just trying to let others know that if they take the good advice about being prepared and how to fill out the application, their situation should go quite smoothly. Take good care everyone! :hug: |
Most docs are unfamiliar with how SS determines disability. This link can help you, help them. http://www.ssa.gov/disability/profes...ers-pub042.htm
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don't forget the diease list ... Maake sure your diease or disorder is on the list
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Solid advice by an attorney for other attorneys, "Avoiding Common Mistakes in Social Security Disability Claims"
by Donald J. Chewning http://marketplace.wisbar.org/Docume...ng_Outline.pdf |
If you are scheduled for an ALJ hearing, having an RFC form filled out by your doc/s is very important: http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/rfc...statement.html
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SSA’s Sequential Evaluation Process for Assessing Disability
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"Top Ten Mistakes Social Security Makes on Your Disability Case That Get Your Case Remanded"
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encycloped...an-appeal.html |
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all the paperwork in place. put the bloody stump of your missing limb on the table. it.s a coin flip
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