I had a past back surgery where i lost a minimum of 15% mobalbility. I have had problems and other injurys since and have found it hard to keep jobs for more than a few months. Now I have another major back injury and will be having surgery soon. I know that I am not going to ever be able to be functional enough to work at anything i am trained at. I believe the doc. will sign the ss papers after we see the total damage after surgery, but can i or should i file now? Early? Because i am thinking it will take along time after I file anyway and might get denied the first time anyway, so by the time of a hearing, we will have more proof. I think if i file now, the benifits will be reimbursed for all these months and maybe get a head start on it. Does anyone know about any of these things?
2006-12-10 15:21:05 · 3 answers · asked by pofdog 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes, you pretty much have the whole story correct. Surprizingly, the filing proceedure moves pretty fast. It only took me a couple months (rejected first time, used lawyer the next). The pay was retroactive from the last day you worked (minus 1/5 for lawyer).
So here I am 51 with Parkinson's trying to live off $988/month.
Of course I can't do it so I am actively trying to find another line of work. Fortunately, I am still not too bad off, but, its hard enough to get a job when your completely normal let alone somewhat disabled. Good luck, I hope that you have checked in with your states rehab services office, they usually offer some valuable services.
GB
2006-12-10 15:44:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What I do know is this: the quicker that you apply, the sooner you will start to receive your benefits.
It is a well-known fact that even if you apply, you are almost certain to be turned down the first time. This has been true with everyone I know that has ever applied for social Security disability. So, do not become discouraged if you are indeed turned down the first time.
GOOD LUCK!!
2006-12-10 15:31:56 · answer #2 · answered by Gnome 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor what he thinks. He'd know best about how it works and what he thinks the surgery will do for you.
2006-12-10 15:24:27 · answer #3 · answered by kmodek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋