My mother was told about 6 months ago she was blind in one eye,but had 20/20 vision in her other eye. She developed her blindness from complications of diabetes. She has had numerous surgeries on both eys also.She is also is in a great deal of pain,and was forced to quit her job. She is also a widow,but my father retired years ago due to health problems too. Is my mother eligible for social security benefits because she is only blind in one eye? Thanks in advance.
2007-03-08 23:59:38 · 7 answers · asked by SHONEY4 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
My mothers age is 57.And we live in Illinois.
2007-03-09 11:17:35 · update #1
It depends. There are a few factors that come into play. One thing is her age. The age of 50 is very important to the SSA. It is easier for someone over 50 to get approved, than someone under 50.
Also, the blindness in one eye alone might not qualify her. However, if she is having multiple health problems that is taken into consideration, too.
Apparently, she has loss of vision in one eye, diabetes, and I'm wondering what the pain is from. Even things like obesity are looked at. The more health problems that she can get documentation for from her doctors...and from the hospitals, etc......the better.
And, having battled my way through this lengthy process myself.....I would go to an attorney ( first consults are free ) and let them file it for her, from the beginning. Her chances will be greatly improved and it will possibly save her some time.
I pray for your family. I'm a single, disabled mom myself.
Good luck!
2007-03-09 00:13:30 · answer #1 · answered by treefrog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being blind in one eye does not necessarily qualify her for disability.
I have seen people who are almost blind in both eyes due to the same things as your mother that had to FIGHT to get a penny.
Alot of people are encouraged to go to their State's Rehabilitation program. . .they get training to cope with their limitations and they receive training to learn new work skills.
Almost SSI programs do all they can to deny receiving $$$$ from their programs.
I agree with the answer of contacting an SSI Attorney.
Though your father retired years prior to his death,your mother should atleast be collecting his Social Security Benefits as well as any child under the age of 18. . . .you need to check with your local Social Security Administration and be sure to take your father's SS number and death certificate (not a copy).
Good Luck
2007-03-09 03:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by Just Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure it depends on where you are from...what STATE? all or Most States and different.
I myself am on Social Security right now...and it took awhile..but I do get it...it depends on the length of time you have worked. And here in Pa. you must be disabled for at least a year! or unable too work.
I have a BOOK I did on puter ...YOU must have EVERYTHING wrote down...doctors name and address's, apptm. times and dates! easily drive one NUTS! if they aren't already there! LOL
I mean I now keep a Journal of EVERYTHING now!!!
I had a Friend who has Cancer and for some reason they denied her??? I swear it's who you happen too get , too! System is so screwed up here! Sometimes i feel so bad..i get it and someone like this can't????
GOOD LUCK! you will need it...Go on search and go too Social Security web site....
2007-03-09 01:45:56 · answer #3 · answered by Daisy-flower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the money is going to him. besides the undeniable fact that verify the tax code because if you're providing a percentage of his upkeep you are able to declare him as a depending no count number number how previous he's. insurance will hide him see you later as he's in college. you've each suitable to ask him to apply that funds for school and books and help with family members prices because it will be subtracted from what you spend as a percentage of his upkeep until eventually he's eighteen. Over 18 he will be depending on you and any jobs he's able to get to pay his way. i'm assuming that he's utilising for a Pel grant and different scholarships.
2016-12-05 11:09:28 · answer #4 · answered by brenneman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a chance she may be she..also what about widows, benefits..i would check out all possibilities...ssi, ssdi, you dont say how old your mother is, so not sure about retirement social security....you need to find someone with social security knowledge..lawyer or whomever..good luck
2007-03-09 00:16:37 · answer #5 · answered by TMC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most deffinately she is read the rules for ssi she deffinately qualifys gl might take awile but they retro pay gl
2007-03-13 07:00:33 · answer #6 · answered by sean l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I am am pretty sure not. Sorry
2007-03-09 00:05:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋