Every person is different. What is a slam dunk for one is not a slam dunk for another. There are many jobs that don't require standing. This kind of blanket advice isn't a good idea IMO.

If he had a standing job for the last 15 yrs ,then it should be considered. They go by the last 15 yrs,not a flipping hamburger job or delivering newspaper job he may have had 30-40 yrs ago.
His education makes everything alittle dicey but if he can't stand or sit for 6 out of 8 hrs ,what jobs would there be that don't require standing or sitting. Maybe a bed tester job at Lazy Boy-but those are far and few.
His attorney is best equiped to answer most questions.
And don't forget the pain factor. Albert Einstein would be considered disbled he had trouble thinking,standing or sitting because of pain.

I have learned from my personal filing, first time filing. Always request a hearing I did and when my hearing came up I had to lawyer all I did was gather all my doctor records and any test I have had done. Went in talked to the lady presiding over my case and told her the way things were and how they have changed for me. When all was said and done I walked out getting 5 yrs back pay and Medicare right off the bat. So it is worth the fight sometimes it is hard but in the end it is worth it. Hope this helps anyone that is looking for advice.

If you need a reference to a trust worthy disability lawyer in Michigan, let me know.

I have a laundry list that put me on disablity but I was denied the first time, hired a lawyer, but i also wrote letters to the judge and was persistent.

After I had my hearing, the letter from the judge basically told me I should have never been denied the first time.

I am only 37 (34 at the time),so I don't think age is a issue.

Meds and the not being able to stand or sit for any period of time is a big issue.

Also have documentation from every dr appt and anything related to the medical issues

Good luck and if you need any off-the-record advice please feel free to ask

Thank you- my husbands LTD carrier referred us to a lawyer. They will give us credit out of the back-pay for the fee's. We just got all the paperwork hus had to sign and return, etc. So it is in the lawyers hands right now. They deal totally with SSDI filings, got a good rating from what I can tell...they are out of Massachusetts. So we will see. I will keep you posted.

I have a friend who is 73 and she receives social security. she also works part time. She has a pace maker, and cannot quit work and survive with what she receives for social security. Can this woman apply to SSDI and get any kind of help with that.? What exactly can she do, so she can stop work and stop killing herself trying to make it.? She is a friend of mine, and I told her I would ask the forum here. Can anyone help? She works part time a publix grocerys to make ends meet. She needs to stop work. ginnie

If she is already receiving Social Security Retirement benefits she cannot get Social Security Disability benefits on top of that. SSA also doesn't make a disability decision for anyone over full retirement age since they can be paid retirement benefits based on age.

She may consider filing for Supplemental Security Income which may be able to pay a small supplemental check if her assets and total income is low enough. SSI can pay benefits to the disabled or persons over age 65.

She should contact SSA right away and file a claim for SSI benefits. Even if denied right now because of her current situation, she will get information that could be helpful in making a decision about stopping work.

Thank you for the answer. I will go over to her house tomorrow and give her this post of yours. She isn't on NT but she will appreciate any kind of information. I hate to see her struggle as she is. Her name is Nancy, and I have known her since I moved down here. I printed the post. I will suggest she come to NT if she needs more information from the forum.Thank you again for your response. ginnie

Easier said than done, I sure know that, just from my own experience.

I just wanted to add my two cents, for what it's worth.

I too, was denied my first time. And the second. I also had to request a hearing. It has been a two yesr process so far. I aso had to get an attorney.

I originally applied in Feb of 2010. I got the first denial in May 2010. I then hired an attorney of my own choice after being told by my long term disability that they would appoint one for me. I had been advised to get my own, locally, as it may have it's advantages. My attorney appealed the decision and again I was denied. My attorney then appealed again and requested a hearing.

I had my hearing just last week, so I'm still waiting to get the final written decision. I'm not 100 percent sure what the outcome will be, but the hearing seemed to have went well, and my attorney said the same. At the end of the hearing, the judge asked the vocational expert if there were jobs that I could do, the expert said no. So, I'm still waiting.

Also, I am younger than your husband, and I've been told that it is more difficult for younger people sometimes to get SSDI.

Just hang in there, it will be a long process. The waiting was the worse for me. I felt like I had a ton of weight lifted off my shoulders when I left the hearing. Mostly, becuase I was just glad it was over, regardless of the outcome. I realized I spent way too much time dreading the hearing and worrying about it. And in the end, what will be, will be. No amount of worrying will change the outcome. I was told the same thing, and I thought to myself, "yeah , well that's what you say, but this is ME we're talking about, this is my future on the line".

Just be prepared for a wait, but it will be fine. Try really hard not to get too anxious about it. Have a wonderful day!!!

also i might add is they approve me when i turned 55.what i mean was that while i was waiting for my approval .they had me wait till i turned 55 then the approved me