i have a problem called sciatica nerve damage. it runs from the back to the right leg. i have had this for over 1 year. i have done physical therapy and living off pain killers. i tried to look for a job that requires only sitting down but can't find one. keep in mind im only 18 years old and attending college. i havea very hard time getting around. i cant stand on my leg for more than 1 hour. but my doctor wont sign a form that says im disable. dont you think i should have the right to be disabled. i can't work and need to support my brother. i lost my mother last year and its just me and my brother living together but i need income which i cant get becuase of this problem. please help me
2007-05-06 10:47:51 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
The younger you are, the less likely you will get SSDI payments. At age 18, you'd pretty much have to be a quad amputee. SSA will go to extreme lengths along the lines of rehab before they'll approve you for SSDI. If your own doctor is leery about it, you don't stand a chance.
2007-05-06 10:53:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I work in the disability field. One thing you should know is that you have to be able to show that you are completely disabled and that your disability is expected to last at least 12 months. It's not necessarily up to your doctor. Even with a doctor who had stated you are "totally disabled" social security can still turn you down, if they feel like you are able to perform sedentary work (the lightest kind of work, like a desk job). My best advice to you would be to find a lawyer or social security disability specialist (you should be able to find one of those "No fee unless we win your case" kind). In my office, our fee is a percentage of any back pay you receive if we win your case. Now, it is unlikely that someone like that will take your case if they don't think they can help you win, because it is a waste of time for them and you (and of course, they won't take a case if they don't think there is a chance of getting paid). You can start the process yourself, by going into your local social security office to file for disability (regardless of what your doctor has said). However you should know most people get denied at the initial level and have to file an appeal, after that, you can get a representative to help you when it comes to the hearing level (which is the 2nd appeal). Know before you even go in though, that you can't apply for disability if you are still working. You can go to the social security website for more details about the process. Good luck to you friend.
2007-05-06 11:03:17 · answer #2 · answered by darktowermystic 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Social Security may help but I believe they will only help with the disability part, but there would be a slight chance they might send you a monthly check for a certain amount of time, then they will stop all together.
2007-05-06 10:57:52 · answer #3 · answered by Roxas of Organization 13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It usually takes about a year or so to actually get through all of the BS to get disability income. You need to hire a good lawyer and either sue your doctor or ask your doctor why you aren't considered disabled. I am trying to get my fiance to get on disability right now because he has Diabetes and Depression and he don't think he can, but i know he can. But if your doctor refuses to sign the form. Then sue his butt. You are clearly disabled. That doctor just doesn't want more money coming out of his pocket. Yeah, seriously, just hire a lawyer because if you sue your doctor you are probably gonna get disability and money that you could have had if your doc woulda signed that form a long time ago (lost wages..and such)
2007-05-06 10:56:18 · answer #4 · answered by $A-Money$ 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Have you attempted to go through Social Security for disability? Go to your closest Social Security Administration office and apply there.
2007-05-06 10:53:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u live in the UK u can apply for benefits. e.g. incapacity benefit or disability allowance. find your nearest jobcentre plus and get an aplication form. doesnt matter if youre in education or not.
2007-05-06 10:53:25 · answer #6 · answered by KaZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a different doctor, there are ones that can help you!!! the government denies most the first time in hopes that most die & won't reapply, i'm not sure you can't file for it yourself! go to a SSI office
2007-05-06 10:53:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get treatment for your back. There is surgery also.
You must be young and healthy except for your back or you would get the help you need.
2007-05-06 11:25:03 · answer #8 · answered by Eartha Q 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you need to change doctors or contact your state department for more information.
2007-05-06 10:53:11 · answer #9 · answered by sunnee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one should get money just for having an injury.
2007-05-06 10:52:46 · answer #10 · answered by spychic19 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋