Here is the scenerio. I was on active duty military and got hit by a Humvee. I had neck and back problems, including disc replacement surgery in my neck. I have been waiting for final VA disposition on these and other medical conditions. I have been out of work for 10 months, my primary occupation in the military was 88M (truck driver) I am currently having severe back problems. and don't know if I will be able to return to work, although I would like to. My question is after 10 months out of work, would it hurt my chances of being approved for social security disability if I attempted to go back to work and found myself unable to hold down employment because of these conditions? To but it simply will I be better off to apply now after being out of work for this period, or would it be viewed the same? I would like it if someone with real knowledge of this subject provide me a decent answer or where to go to find an answer. This is the type question SS doesn't like to deal with
2007-06-12 14:52:48 · 9 answers · asked by Phineas J. Whoopee 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
You should have applied to Social Security right away because you have to wait five months before receiving any benefits to begin with.
Chances are they would reject you upon your first request. Then you would have to hire an attorney (who can only collect a certain percentage of your total award).
Also, keep in mind, that you can't start to be enrolled in Medicare for two years. I'm not sure if that will be a problem in your case since you should have military benefits.
Social Security does give you a certain amount of months to earn unlimited income (in you are receiving benefits or have been approved for benefits) over a period of a certain number of years.
I was paralyzed back in 2001 and it sitll was a nightmare dealing with social security.
There are no easy answers when it comes to dealing with Social Security. You just have to grin and bear with it. You will get different answers from different people.
Your best bet is to copy every piece of paper you get from them and to send everything to them via signature required with return receipt required.
You can start by calling 1-800-772-1213. This is the 800 number to social security, however; they will still tell you that you need to deal directly with your local social security office for answers.
Just be prepared for a quagmire of headaches when dealing with Social Security.
As for your final statement indicating that this is the type of question social security doesn't like to deal with, be prepared. They don't like to deal with any questions.
But to make sure you get this right, don't delay in contacting social security to collect benefits. That's the only way to get the ball of wax rolling.
This is all based on personal experience. I hope this helps out to your satisfaction.
2007-06-20 05:27:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are thinking of applying for Social Security Disability, get an attorney that specializes in these claims. It is a lengthy process and no one I know of has been successful without an attorney. They will take part of your final settlement, but it is better to get part of something than all of nothing. Good Luck-Steel yourself for an unpleasant experience! I would go ahead and try a new job-if it doesn't work out or you have to be let go because you are not physically able to do the job, you won't have lost anything and you will have further proof you are unable to work a physical job!! Good Luck
2007-06-19 22:25:37 · answer #2 · answered by drvndrm2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just recently went on Social Security Disability, it was my understanding that you could not go back to work or be working while you were applying. If you can work then you do not need disability, seems to be the way they look at it.
It takes 6 months before you start getting paid, but they may back date that to the last day you worked
2007-06-12 15:24:59 · answer #3 · answered by SFC_Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off - you need to ask those who are responsible for giving you advise; ask SSA or VA or get an attorney. You may get a lot of well intended and possibly (possibly) good advise here but on the other hand it may all be bad and only make things worse for you!
2007-06-20 05:55:11 · answer #4 · answered by amnestiswrong 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk with a SSI Attorney before you do anything. You can make things bad for you if you work and then try to claim under certain circumstances.
It should not cost you, maybe nothing even to talk with an attorney.
2007-06-20 10:58:49 · answer #5 · answered by Holmes C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it won't hurt your chances if you can't hold down a job because of your disablity, I don't think. Maybe you should check with an attorney on this, though.
2007-06-12 15:00:05 · answer #6 · answered by JudiBug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try some of these webpages. And don't be conserned about what SS does or doesn't like to deal with, give them a call.
Click on Questions and Contacts.
http://www.ssa.gov/
https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp
DE
2007-06-12 17:42:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When applying for SSDI have as much documentation you can. If you think you have too much get more.
Also get what is called a capacities report. This states what you can do and what you cant. It also will state for how long.
2007-06-12 15:08:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
apply for ssi first then talk to a lawyer,social security does not want to do anything
2007-06-12 15:16:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋