The letter was in response to my ssi application. from the medical evidence they said i was exempt from work . My other post details my case more thorough , . I am in care of a doc and have been for 8 years. i am not sure why u think i am not seeking care ?
Also my docs assistant said they have many people on ssi and know the system very well.
My doctor isnt just a regular doc she is top 100 in america , so i think i would trust her over most others as her peirs have confirmed her status in the field.
ty for your help

You're making a psych claim, therefore you need a psych doc. An attorney wouldn't guarantee you SSI benefits. Docs often assume their support of a claim is all that is needed.

SS doesn't "exempt" people from work. They approve or deny disability claims. Are you saying you already received an approval?

The advice I'm giving offers you an increased chance of approval. If you trust your doc and don't want a differing opinion, I'm not sure why you're posting... I was trying to help you, even if you're not happy with the advice.

Not really sure what your talking about ? I posted that i had a letter from psych doc already ! If your asking why am i posting and dont understand what i said , why did u respond not understanding my post ??

I never said i wasnt happy with any advice ... u are putting words in my mouth !
thank u for your comments but i think u are looking for an argument and i am not ! U didnt read the posts and missed that i already said i had psych doc records ! im not sure if your a lawyer or whatever but would rather not argue with u.

take care and ty

http://www.4socialsecuritydisability...isability.html

I will also respond because your first post did ask for "any advice". Feel free to ignore my advice.

Does it sound like you might get SSI? Can't tell. If you were blind, or deaf, or had Down's syndrome, or stage 4 liver cancer I would say absolutely yes. If you were applying on the basis of a hang nail, a broken arm, an amputated foot (and that was all that was wrong with you) I would say absolutely no. Anything else, the best guess is 'maybe' or 'maybe not'.

The fact that you are claiming to be mentally ill but have no current psychiatric evidence is a negative indicator. The fact that your doctor is on some top 100 list means nothing. The fact that the assistant say "passes easily" doesn't mean much unless she has been trained as a disability analyst. If she hasn't, her opinion means very little. If she has, it is still an opinion, she is not an SSA decisionmaker.

The Social Security Administration does not make a decision that you are exempt from work. You may have gotten a denial on SSDI because you have not worked enough in the period before you became disabled (not insured for SSDI). That has zero to do with being exempt from work.

I suggest you at least consider the various advice you are getting here from strangers who did what you asked, gave an opinion. You may also decide to get an attorney. But without sufficient medical evidence, all of your words and your attorney's words are just that - words, not evidence. It is the findings of the psychiatrist that provides the evidence that the disability analyst uses to determine if your condition is severe enough to be found disabled.

Since you are already on Medicaid and food stamps, you probably don't have much in income and resources, but you need to be aware that SSI is a needs-based, welfare type program and your money also matters in determining payment. For as long as you are on SSI.

Generally, a decision can take 3-6 months, longer if SSA has to send you for a psychiatric evaluation. Even longer if you decide to not go to the evaluation.

Hi

Again u did not read the post. u say ( The fact that you are claiming to be mentally ill but have no current psychiatric evidence is a negative indicator.

I have stated 5 times now that i do have psychiatric evidence! How can people keep missing this ????????????

How is this help when the people who respond ignore what i have posted ?

It is not my fault that u and others ignore my post that cleary says i have psych evidence and sent it to ss.

How can u take the time to respond and ignore what i have written ?? Please do not respond saying stuff that i clearly stated 5 times ! I wanted advice and just got people ignoring what i post and saying i dont have stuff that i stated i do !!
I recomend next time u try and help , read the persons post !

Hi ravin
sorry for the frustration you are experiencing.

I too would like to suggest that those responding try to be sure to read the replies in entirety, and base their comments on that, rather than on just selected parts. I know it is often easy to miss bits of info, but as can be seen, it causes unnecessary distress for someone who is already stressed with the whole process.

hope it all works out for you ravin

ty chemar
i read what people post and am amazed at the lack of reading what is stated. Im glad i am not the only one who sees this.
ty , it has stressed me more ,
i really appreciate your post.
ty

Nobody can really answer your original question "ssi , will i get it ?" without a lot more information, I think that is where some of the confusion is coming from.

Sometimes it is just best to say we need a lot more information to be able to reply knowledgeably.
Any yes or no answer here would still be a best guess scenario.


Just to be sure,
Is it SSI you are applying for or SSDI?

I believe SSI for very low income/no income and SSDI is in regards to not being able to work due to a disability?

If I'm incorrect in these brief descriptions let me know.

I didn't respond again, because I didn't think you wanted me to. I read and reread your posts. You stated you have only had ONE recent psych visit. If you're claiming a severe psych disorder, then it will be in your best interest to be actively seeking psych treatment. SS will send you to one of their docs for 1 appointment if your application gets that far if they think your claim has merit but not evidence. You won't get to choose that doc. What they can determine in one visit is not as credible as a long standing treating doc (this is why SS usually gives more "weight" to a personal doc). SS docs can be hit or miss. Some spend very little time examining patients. (You would have recourse, but this would mean a protracted battle.)

If a person applies for SSD benefits claiming they have cancer, SS would expect a mountain of evidence proving this. Monthly visits to a cancer doc, chemotherapy, meds, etc. If you're making a psych claim, SS will need to see evidence that you're seeking treatment. Generally, it would be from a psych doc. Weekly appointments over a span of months or years would HELP.

I'm not trying to upset you. I'm obviouslly telling you info you don't want to hear. But I WAS and AM trying to help. If you were a family member of mine, I'd advise that you seek the care of a psych doc asap. If you're approved in the interim you've lost nothing. Unless your Health and Wellness doc advises you that you'll be harmed by seeking such care, you've only invested your time in documenting your illness. A psychiatrist will likely only see you once for testing, anyway. Then, he/she will likely refer you to a therapist.

Perhaps your 2 letters and one recent visit will be enough. My advice was to improve your chances.

Best of luck.