thing about it? I know to get a lawer but any other information would be helpful.
2007-02-11 06:04:22 · 10 answers · asked by duane r 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
You have to be totally unable to do any kind of work. Social Security will send you to Rehab to train you to do other work if you are not 100% disabled. If you are totally disabled, you need to contact Social Security and get an application. The application is really long and hard if you let it be. Get help from Social Security filling it out. Then when and if you are denied(most everyone is denied the first time) you ask to reappeal. That is when you hire a good Social Security lawyer. One who knows and has done many of these kind of cases. Then you wait and see a Social Security Law Judge. By law, the lawyer can only get 25% of your settlement if you win your appeal. It is a long and grewling process, but it you are totally disabled it is the only thing you can do.
Good Luck.
2007-02-11 06:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by jehrapha 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How about kicking the diabetes?
I realize that conventional health care is necessary and appropriate. That having been said, there are also many things WE can do to overcome type II diabetes, and improve life as a Type I diabetic. I've been researching alternative medicine, and the amount of help that's available to diabetics is amazing.
Natural remedies are quite effective, and include:
Cinnamon
Bitter Melon
Gymnema Sylvestre
Nopal cactus
American Ginseng
Fenugreek
Chromium picolinate
Cinnamon regulates glucose, and has a polyphenol compound called MHCP that mimics insulin and activates cell receptor sites. A quarter teaspoon twice daily makes a difference. Fenugreek increases blood flow and inhibits the growth of infectious organisms. Everything on the list has a use in fighting diabetes. Learn how to use these herbs and don't fall victim to diabetes needlessly.You can find out about about them on line, or in a book I read cover to cover--
"One Son's Quest for the Cause and Cure of Diabetes", ISBN 7890766313
The author, a doctor, lost his mother to diabetes and spent the next 20 years finding a way to overcome it. My brother was dying of diabetes, and I was just starting to need insulin when we came across this definitive work which came out in February 2005. We both lead mostly normal lives now. It's a life saver, and the best money you'll ever spend on the subject if you decide to go that way.
You might want to check Abe Books, Alibri's, or Amazon.com for a good used copy cheap. I bought mine new, and I think it was about $35. I don't get any money from anybody for telling you this--just want to help, and the techniques in this book is what made the difference for me and mine. Best of luck.
2007-02-12 08:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by Dorothy and Toto 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think neuropathy would be disabling enough. You have to show you can't do ANY meaningful work. If you have terrible pain, or you had to have your feet amputated, and you were always a laborer before, and now you are an older person, those might be adequate reasons.
Most of the advice here is right on. You should check out nolo press (I tHINK it is nolo.com, but not sure) and get their book on social security disability. They are a bunch of lawyers who write EXCELLENT self-help legal books. Their disability one is very good, gives you guidelines on how disabled you need to be for each condition. You may be able to get the book at your library.
Good luck!!
2007-02-11 12:53:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know around here almost all social security claims are denied the first time and then a lawyer would be needed. I know someone who is really messed up and needs it desperatly they filed an application then called to check on their application and they were told by who ever they talked to that they were approved but it had been pulled for quality control and it may take another 3-4 weeks to get the approval in the mail. about 3 weeks later they got their response in the mail and they were denied! they have gotten a lawyer and are in the process of fighting.
Good luck to you!
2007-02-11 07:43:33 · answer #4 · answered by scj1719 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your complete medical records documented. Call soc. security and request a hearing. They will set up an appointment with one of their MD's if you can call them that. Most are quacks that can't make it in general practice. You have to be pretty bad off and have a very good attorney.
Good luck.... I did not make it. You can request another hearing and ask for an appeal, but I didn't think it was worth it.
SORRY I guess i was not much help...
2007-02-11 08:21:26 · answer #5 · answered by loligo1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a good lawer for sure. See a specialist to determine the severity. take all medical records with you. Good luck
2007-02-12 15:39:56 · answer #6 · answered by firebirdstevev 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get your medical information in order and apply at any SS office. There is a certain pattern to be followed. If you are turned down there are lawyers that specialize in getting people their SS when it is deserved. Start.
2007-02-13 11:50:16 · answer #7 · answered by notuptoit2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its all about the paperwork.. get a doctor on your side.see him/her often and complain often.dont let anyone see you do any thing that looks like work.. Be ready to be rejected.get a lawyer.
2007-02-11 08:59:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
confirmation from your doctor should be enough, why would you need a lawyer
2007-02-11 06:12:05 · answer #9 · answered by Jovi Freak 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋