2007-06-16 12:49:54 · 10 answers · asked by gerald p 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Hi
What I did was I went to the social security office, filled out the papers, had my interview and they were to contact my therapist docs etc.
A few months later I got my rejection notice letter in the mail. I then filled out the papers to appeal the decision. Again, I was declined.
So I tried 1 more time. Again, declined. At that point I hired a Disability Rights Atty. I did not have to pay his fee unless we won our case. He did all that he could, we appeared before the judge and stated out case as the state did theirs.
about 3 weeks later I received an approval letter for SSID. The first check was retro active from the first day I applied in the social security office. My atty's fee was taken directly out of this first check and that was that.
It is a hard process but if your disability is real then fight for it.
Be safe and be well
2007-06-16 13:02:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-08 19:11:53 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on Social Security statistics and successful witness by the previous poster, 40% are declined at the application / initial reconsideration stage for all disabilities, not just mental illness.
There are two keys to getting Social Security Disability:
#1 What is the income from your recent jobs relative to the maximum amount you earned. For example, you used to make $100K but you never made more than $10 an hour in any of your current jobs.
#2 Will the consulting psychiatrist see an impaired person vs. the medical documentation submitted. Bipolar disorder and the medications taken for bipolar disorder can produce some long lasting and acute side effects like deficits in memory and concentration.
If #1 and #2 are true, you will not be denied BUT you need to have all of your evidence in order. Social Security will obtain your medical records and you need to provide your work history AND your ability to live with bipolar disorder. Good luck.
2007-06-16 14:15:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a very lengthy process and can take quite a while,but you can apply over the internet and then the'll set up a phone interview you usually need to show a history of this disability giving various Drs,hospitalizations,medications your on and how long you've been disabled, if your denied you can try again some people hire attorneys who specialize in this.
2007-06-16 14:39:37 · answer #4 · answered by Joy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing that you have to be officially diagnosed. If you have...just take the dr's report with you to the social security office. You will have to fill out a couple of forms so make sure you bring with you all documants. To find out what else you need, go to the social security web site. You may even be able to apply online. Once they review your application they'll notify you with an appointment date. Once you have been approved, they will pay you from the time that you were diagnosed. Even once you get SSI, you will have to remain in treatment in order to keep receiving benefits.
2007-06-16 12:56:09 · answer #5 · answered by mhchicetawn 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, getting the problem named correctly would help - bipolar disorder. If you can not work because of the problem and can get a doctor to say it is not controlled with medicine, then you have a chance - wander on down to the SS office with documentation.
2007-06-16 12:54:51 · answer #6 · answered by Mike1942f 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I suffer from schizophrenia and I'm in the process of applying for SSI. I have a doctor whom I see on a monthly basis who prescribes medication for me. I see my counselor on a weekly basis and she helps me deal with the issues that come up in my life. I have been denied twice for SSI and am appealing the latest denial with the help of a lawyer. I suggest that you get a doctor to diagnose you and get on medication and be prepared to have to fight to get on SSI. Good Luck!
2007-06-16 14:10:32 · answer #7 · answered by Hakim 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it so debilitating that you can't work contact your local Social Security for info. If it doesn't stop you from working productively you will have problems.
2007-06-16 12:54:20 · answer #8 · answered by SgtMoto 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need a psychiatrist to certify that the level of your disorder is so severe that you cannot function adequately in a normal routine (such as a regular work environment).
2007-06-16 12:53:06 · answer #9 · answered by la buena bruja 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You don't need Social Security. What you need is a good doctor who can prescribe the right medication for you to live a productive life.
2007-06-16 13:01:15 · answer #10 · answered by Mary 3 · 2⤊ 5⤋