I have been off from work since April '06. Long term disability has denied me coverage so I had to apply for social security disability for help. My doctor won't let me return to my regular job. Money is getting tight should I wait for the social security that might back pay me or should I get a job that I can do now?
2007-07-16 14:25:55 · 5 answers · asked by Crystal R 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
You should wait ,cause whatever job you do get will lower your benfit award(payment).That is the problem with worker's comp and disability.You don't get rich and by the time you get payed your behind in bills and owe your friends and family money.You should have just quit your job and placed a lawsuit on your employer.You would have gotten payed more money with quicker results.
2007-07-16 14:33:28 · answer #1 · answered by DROB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are able to work, then get a job so you can pay your bills and have money to live on.
SSD can take a long time to get, and is not automatic approval - many claims are turned down, and if you were already denied coverage under your long term disability policy, chances of getting SSD might be worse than average since it sounds like maybe there's something that puts your claim in doubt.
Good luck.
2007-07-16 22:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SSD is only for those that can't do any gainful employment even if you can't do the old job if you can do something else you won't get it.
2007-07-16 21:37:22 · answer #3 · answered by shipwreck 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Get a job that your doctor will approve.
I wish you the best !!! !
Live with integrity
2007-07-16 21:59:06 · answer #4 · answered by Max R Waller 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can get a job, do so. Don't make my taxes pay your rent :-)
2007-07-16 21:29:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋