How do you know if someone is entitled to disability compensation?

Question

I have a relative who is 19 years old. and she makes no sense. She tried working but couldn't handle the job, she tried going to college but couldn't handle learning. She says she can't think and she's going out of her mind. She went out with a guy who beat her up and she said she would never go out with him again, but she did. Nothing she does makes any sense. I remember her saying several times that she would be ready in ten minutes and I waited three hours. Everyone just screams at her because they get annoyed, but I think she is mentally ill and I'd like to help her. She also goes days without eating and without sleeping? What should I do?

Answer 1

I am a 24 y/o female who is on perm disability for my bi-polar.. Been on it for 5 years now. I cant handle school or jobs... Im not a lazy person either... Disability is really hard to get sometimes for some people. She would have to get diagnosed by a professional first i would think... then she can apply for it and would have to been seen by a state psych... I am considered "clinically insane" whatever that means... Anyways theres a lawyer you can go to that will help.. Binder and Binder.. they say if you have a lawyer to help while applyin then it may go faster.

Answer 2

It depends on what country you live in. I would be more concerned with a diagnosis and drug treatment before any longer term disability. Many begin self medicating treatments or combinations of drugs and alcohol. Being in an abusive relationship can trigger and make things worse. It's very sad that this is so common these days. Many go undiagnosed,untreated and end up in the prison system. I would imagine with the current system so overwhelmed it could take awhile and the amount would be minimal because of her age. She needs to be properly diagnosed. Without any insurance coverage a hospital stay might be limited. There might be a community service program in her county where she lives that uses a sliding payment scale. This would be the cheapest way to approach any possible future disability. But, I think this would require more history over time and difficulty or poor response with various treatments. Someone would need to be a care provider for her. There might also be assisted living but I wouldn't recommend it.

Answer 3

I know that in California you have to have earn at least $300 to qualify for state disability. I am not sure what is required for SSI. A social worker is your best get as a good one will know all the ins and outs of disability benefits plus they can steer you in the right direction for health care with it is medical or physical. Try to be patient with your relative and encourage her to seek help. There are so many things going on with her. I would try to get her into a medical doctor and start there. Good luck.

Answer 4

It is nearly impossible to get disablity for what you are mentioning.
I work in a hospital and usually a medical professional makes the 1st suggestion of applying for disability. We have pts who are being treated for cancer, who have 1 leg missing. cannot walk, pts with arthritis so bad they cannot pick up their own fork and they are refused disability. Go figure, there is probably and alcoholic out there sucking up the disability money because they need a drink. Crazy world isnt it.

Answer 5

Convince her to seek medical attention. A doctor would have a better idea if she needs possible counseling. Disability compensation is for people who doctors have diagnosed as being unable to work for an extended period of time like a year.

Good luck to you in convincing her to get help and good luck to her on her journey back to life.

Answer 6

There is nothing you can do unless she agrees there may be a problem. Usually it takes years for someone that age to be determined disabled. You have to be unable to work for a year and of course your doctor has to agree, then you file and wait and wait. It also usually comes through a history of mental illness. Try to encourage her to seek treatment.

Answer 7

State disability is for workers unable to work their regular job ( & have paid SDI taxes )
Social Security is for other disability and requires Lots of forms, applications and certifications from doctors regarding the individuals issues. ( & can take years from the date of application to approval ) and would be minimal based on her employment earnings.
Probably better to see if social services can get her mental health counseling.

Answer 8

In some ways she sounds similar to Me - before I took med for my bipolar disorder. Best wishes; hope you get good answers here!
I take Zyprexa, but not sure I really like it or if it's Safe to take; i've been back on it for 3 yrs; it has always caused me to need far too much sleep and I have always only took 2.5 mg. Daily. Again - best wishes in All!

Answer 9

i don't have self assurance so. My husband gets VA incapacity and from what i've got examine (by way of their MANY manuals and education) is that i'm no longer entitled to something if we've been to divorce. Its tax unfastened, scientific incapacity money paid directly to the veteran. in case you have been to bypass, and nevertheless proceed to be married on your spouse she could acquire repayment, yet she would be in a position to no longer get something from the VA, and she or he would be in a position to lose TriCare coverage, in case you divorce.

Answer 10

Get her an appointment for assessment at your county mental health center. Or, if she has insurance, help her make an appointment with her doctor and go with her. Tell the doctor what you've been observing so that he/she can make recommendations for your relative.