2007-01-05 09:36:54 · 11 answers · asked by firebirdstevev 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
I am on Soc. Sec. Total Disability. The person that said to find a lawyer, (IMHO) is 100% dead-on. You will First need to ask your Doctor if he will sign the papers that state you are Totally Disabled. (to work) This is one of the 1st questions your lawyer will ask you. SOCIAL SECURITY also sent me to their own Doctors...no problem for me....all part of The whole process; took me about a year...(were talking Government here). You will have a 2-year wait to be Medicare Eligible. The Internet has tons of help. Including the Soc. Sec. Disability site for Definitions of specific Disabilities. If u r near Concord, CA, I can recommend my Lawyer 100%. The Attorney u want is the one that does ONLY this for his/her work. It is WELL worth the $$....& it cost you zero, upfront.
He/She will also tell you a.) if you can work, @ all. b.) If yes, how much $$ u can earn. I want to add that these are YOUR BENEFITS; that you & I have paid into for many years. This is NOT a Gift...GO 4 IT!! Good Luck!!
2007-01-05 09:53:07 · answer #1 · answered by duane4ta 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've seen SSI (supplemental security income) mentioned in some of the answers and the SSA has strict guidelines as to what disorders are eligible for SSI. Complete disability is not required but if you're interested in this, look into it. As far as neuropathy, I'm not sure this makes you eligible for SS benefits. But go ahead and contact your local SSA office and request information for both. You have nothing to lose.
2007-01-05 19:05:35 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you will definatly get your ssi im swear to u this, did u apply all ready what state u from,Pa goes back 6 months its 650 a month here u should file now this minute go to ur nearest office, my cousin is 38 got it also he is on SSI and u have neuropathy with urs ur legs or feet hurt? u have a done case go now an apply get that 6 months back pay, unless ur on welfare they will take there share youll see i was right
2007-01-05 18:27:25 · answer #3 · answered by SunniLynn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work for an endocrinologist and the first question is are you truly disabled? Can you walk? Can you work? Because the forms that we fill out for SS disability are very specific. Not many doctors wish to commit fraud and state someone is disabled if they are not. Too many people want disability when they are still very functional and ruin it for the people who truly need it causing them to have to hire lawyers etc.
2007-01-05 22:54:07 · answer #4 · answered by Gigi S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to a lawyer who specializes in SS disability.
2007-01-05 17:38:13 · answer #5 · answered by wanninonni 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse. I think this is a good idea. Always do what is best for you first, you are worth it. Also do things that makes you feel good inside, you deserve it.
2007-01-05 17:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Document EVERYTHING. Start saving all dx's from doctors visits, Get letters from your doctor, statements from friends/family about your disability, what you are capable of doing or not.
2007-01-05 17:39:43 · answer #7 · answered by donnabellekc 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you feel this is limiting and keeps you from work,...Do it. If you need any help on how to get it done e-mail me and I tell you how, Good luck and Good Health
2007-01-13 03:34:50 · answer #8 · answered by George D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
social security is workers (like me) pay for because well,yrtle control yourself(me) iwont say it cause i dont want to get in trouble (stop typing now)
2007-01-05 17:40:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
IF YOU DON'T WIN YOUR CASE WITHIN 6 MONTHS , TELL THEM YOU WANT A HEARING .
2007-01-05 17:44:13 · answer #10 · answered by Cool Guy seeks Cool Young Lady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋