Does anyone have knowledge of people receiving "disability" for PCS - headaches, exhaustion, brain fog, and memory issues ?

I'm 55 and just had to resign from my job.

I know it can be really difficult to be awarded benefits and can take a couple of years but was just wondering. And how do you find a doctor that will assist with this?

Any suggestions for resources would be appreciated.

For me it was over 11 years ago...I used my Neuropsychologist and the testing they preformed on me.....I did give a list of all the other Dr.s involved with my case......SS takes a long time, and the first app commonly gets refused.

If you havent had testing Im sure it will make the whole thing even harder.

It took me two years to get my PCS caused disability application approved. It would likely have been faster if I had started with a Social Security Disability attorney. They get paid as a percent of back pay. You do not pay them anything.

The SSDI Blue Book list a number of things that qualify PCS for disability. The most common is the inability to maintain the pace and persistence of a job. Needing to take time off, work short days, take breaks, and struggles with lights and sounds and computer screens all come into play.

Once one reaches 50 years old, the qualifying standards become easier. They know that over 50 have less opportunity to retrain into an occupation that accommodates the PCS symptoms.

The first application is done partially online. You can do it on your own or with an attorney. Your state's Disability Determination Service/Office hands the first application and 1st appeal. After that is goes to the administrative law judge.

They do not often use your doctors' reports to make a determination. They are just used to qualify you for them to look into your application. They will likely send you to their psychologist for an assessment.

So, get the application process started and journal about the process. You will struggle with some of it and that helps you understand how to present your case to the DDS 'specialist.' I did not get a good specialist. She did not know how to read my wage statement.

You can continue to work and earn up to $1100 per month without jeopardizing your benefits.

We have a SSDI forum here on NT.. be sure to explore the Sticky threads at the top of the page there.. tips on getting started and more..
https://www.neurotalk.org/forum28/