Received official notice in today's mail... I have been approved for Social Security Disability. (Less than 3 months since application.) This will make life much less stressful.

That is great to know since mostly we hear bad stories about Social Security Disability - cased denied, taking years etc.,

I have been contemplating about it since my progress pretty much came to a halt. My injury happened 2 years 3 months ago.

My Neuropsych is the one who told me to apply after the results of my second neuropsych test. He said, "It's not a suggestion. You go home today and get the application started."

pcslife and others considering applying for Social Security Disability Income, you should seriously consider applying at the earliest possible time. That time is 12 months after your injury. If you keep waiting, your qualifying wage level will decrease causing your monthly benefit to be reduced. My SSDI check is $150 per month less that it would have been had I applied at an earlier time.

roadrunner, congrats on your approval. Now, let things settle for a bit. Make some proforma plans ( hypothetical plans for your future). Let them simmer for a bit then you can make some sound decisions about your future. The elation of a settlement and SSDI approval can be a bit overwhelming. What appears like sound decisions now may become a bit less sound as the years go by.

My wife and I have been trying to make some long term plans. Impulsiveness can get in the way of good judgment.

My best to you.

Mark - Thanks for the advice. Has to look into that slowly. Since I have been doing all these therapies (Vision therapy, Neurofeedback etc.,) - which no Insurance covers, with Social Security Disability money I cannot afford none of this.

If only I don't have to do any of these therapies to try and get better I can happily settle down with SSDI money and all ready to lead a simple life with less stress for money and other material things.