Hi,

New to this board and to SSA in general. I recently applied for SSI. I have very little work history. I have a history of depression and attempt suicide since my teens and have recently been diagnosed with PTSD and severe anxiety. 33 yo now.

I have completed the application, my initial interview and PDoc appt with the SSA PDoc. Received a voice mail that I need to schedule a physical interview with my SSA worker and the message said to bring my MOM????

My caseworker said that I had to have the session with the SSA PDoc since I have not had any recent visits with a PDoc only Medical Dr every few months for my PMeds.

Just wondering if anyone would know why I have to bring my Mom? I live with her and depend on her for just about everything, which is part of what was discussed with the SSA PDoc session. I do not have any physical limitations and can drive so not really sure why my Mom needs to go or what she will need to do when she is there.

Any information will be greatly appreciated. TIA!

I live in Fla. too. I have heard alot of things, but never SSD or any agency asking an adult such as you are to go to a meeting with their mother. Perhaps they are truely wanting to question your mental state to your mother?. That could maybe the reason why. I would ask them. Going through their process and seeing all "their" doctors" and their "psychologists" are part of the process. I would suggest you get a PCP and see him on a regualar basis. He will also be able to write a letter on your behalf for your case. Don't be afraid to ask questions. I wish you all the best. Glad you found Neuro Talk, and hopefully some other folks will respond to you. ginnie

Be prepared for them to put your mom in charge of any benefits you might receive...

Thanks for both replies.

I thought at first may be due to her being a payee but just applied in January, went the the PDoc this month so I am thinking it would be too soon for a decision.

Thanks again,

It is to your advantage to bring someone with you that knows about your condition. In this case since you live with your mother, she would likely be the best person to be able to supply collateral information. Having another person to back up your allegations helps your credibility and gives the doctor more insight into your problems. Your mother will be interviewed separate from you. It has nothing to do with her being a payee. It is not required to bring another person, but highly recommended.

Well I just received a letter from the welfare office saying since I was
DENIED SSI I can apply for Medicaid through the welfare office.

The notice has my SSI Denial Date as 03/16/2012.

I don't understand why I need to go for another interview with SSA (80 mile round trip)
if I have already been denied and do not understand why the welfare office knows before
I do that my SSI was denied? SSA did not call me for the interview until last Thursday which is after this notice says I was denied.

I tried to call the SSA office and they were closed for the day.

Any ideas?

Thanks!