I am a 49yr old female. I am widowed. On Aug 17, 2006, I was diagnosed with Severe Degenerative Arthritis in my low back. I went and signed up for Disability today but I think that will be a problem. I work at Dollar General about 20hours a week so I have some income plus I get a widows pension from the VA. I came home, called a lawyer and all they could tell me is you have to be out of work for a year to get Social Security Disability. If I do not work, I cannot pay bills! At Dollar General I am a cashier and my back starts hurting and the pain generates down my leg. If I do not have that income I cannot meet my bills and if they find out about me applying for disability they would fire me. One qualification for the job is to be able to lift 40lbs. I can't lift that! I was never told this when hired and it is not in writing anywhere.
What can I do? Please help someone!
Thanks,
Karen
2006-08-21
07:21:53
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