My mom is 60. She applied for disability 4 months ago. She is in remision for non-hodgkins lymphoma. The chemo caused a lot of nuerilogical dammage.She ended up having to have back surgery. She is almost always in pain and has to wear morphine patches just to be able to functionn. She also has to take medication to help her sleep and orher pain management. Does this qualify her as being disabled and if so what is taking them so long to determine her eligibility?
2007-06-13 10:32:39 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
It usually takes 6-12 months to get SSI disability, when you do you do get all the back pay, just a time consuming process. Too many people have tried to rip them off, so those that really are disabled pay
2007-06-13 10:38:20 · answer #1 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, First of all your mom has to be disabled for 12 months. I'm not sure if she'll get it. Her doctors must sign statements that she has been unable to work for 12 months. I understand neuropathy but it is usually reversible. Doctors are very unlikely to document her situation especially id she is in remission.
Also, SSI and SSD will always deny someone the first time they apply unless they are blind.
I was denied this year and I have breast cancer. However, I was just restaged with stage IV, which is terminal. My doctor said he will give SSD what they need. So, you pretty much have to be terminal or be severe before you are eligible. Unfortunate but true.
Your mom can function and the doctors will state that. She will get denied again no matter that she's on pain meds. In their mind she can still talk on a phone and that constitutes being able to work.
2007-06-13 17:15:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A individual are not able to gather on their father and mother Social Security after the age of 18. You may not understand if you'll be able to gather incapacity till you observe, however for those who would paintings a role that allowed you to sit down, incapacity advantages might be denied. You cannot gather advantages simply due to the fact you don't seem to be certified for a role that enables you to sit down down. You're anticipated to get the educational to try this task so to paintings.
2016-09-05 15:41:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to fight it, Now some cases takes longer, depending, where you live, If you have a Lawyer, Doctors, you need doctors to Back her up, my girlfriend is on it at age 45, it took her 3 years, They refused her 3 times, she fought & fought, & didnt give up, Finally shes getting it, & back pay to, its hard & hell to go threw to get on, but if you fight hard enough, its worth it at the end, Heres what you need if you dont.
2 Ids, Or at least one legal up to date.
Doctors notes, saying shes Disabled.
If trouble in past job with her illness, a note from them helps to.
My girlfriend went to court, & they said She could have brung a person with her, she didnt know, Theres several ways to fight it, best way, theres a 800 number to call if they refuse you,
But i know for sure, you need notes from doctor, good luck hon to you both & hugs
2007-06-13 10:44:08 · answer #4 · answered by HELPING LADY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She qualifies,but it takes 12 months,and is retro.Actually its taking less time now,like 7 months.And her age makes her a lock to get it.
2007-06-13 12:02:51 · answer #5 · answered by doublewide420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋