a person with diabetes can qualify for social security disability if the person has 54 years old?

Question

wat are the steps for appling for soc.sec. disabil.? if the person has diabetes and he is 56?

Answer 1

You can either go to your local Social Security office to get the required paperwork needed to apply or you can go online and apply. Just put in Social Secuirty/ your state and it should show you links to go on. Just read and follow directions on screen.

The more medical documents you have the better. Make sure this person has been seeing a doctor regularly. You need to show good cause why this condition affects you and in what ways.

They will have to go into the local office to speak with someone and they may be required to bring in certain documents. If they ask for originals make sure they are,you will get them back. They will receive letters thru the mail that tell them what they need to do.

They may also have to go see Disability Doctors. They must go and cannot miss these appointments else it could cancel there case.

Social Security has up to 5 months to make a decision on the case. If this person is denied they do have a right to appeal.. If they are denied hire a Social Security lawyer. They can be a great help. Most lawyers take the case on and dont get paid unless the person is approved for disability.

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I'm 55, have diabetes and fibromyalgia, and do not qualify for disability nor do I want to. Fibromyalgia is far more disabling than diabetes. In fact, diabetes is not disabling at all... when controlled. Even if you have a qualifying disease (diabetes is not usually one of them), getting SSI is extremely difficult and often requires a lawyer.

I had a qualifying disease (major depressive disorder), tried to get SSI, and learned that I would have to fight the government for at least two years with a lawyer and a doctor's help, and still might not get it. Fighting depression was difficult, but easier than fighting the government. Best thing is to learn all you can about controlling the disease and making the most of it.

Answer 5

Yes. U just have to gather all the documentation u have stating why u can't work, and haven't worked. U need these from doctors, and others. U should also get a lawyer tor prepresent u just in case. If u don't "fit" the disabled stereotype, they'll deny u until u stop trying. U might have to wait until they give u a hearing. But usually if u get a lawyer, things go in ur favor. There are plenty out there who do disability cases, or ask ur local office for a list, and they'll provide u one, and pick a lawyer off of there. Good luck.

Answer 6

With the newer types of insulin these days, diabetic diets aren't necessarily as restrictive as they used to be. Read here https://tr.im/qmAPs
As with any medicine or diet change, you should discuss it with your doctor. Fruits, both fresh and dried, have a natural sugar in them that will raise blood sugar levels, so be careful about eating too much. Not sure about the nuts. Moderation is always the key. I've been diabetic for 18 years and just recently changed insulin types. I love it because it gives me more freedom in when and what I eat.

Answer 7

Diabetes certainly does have some very debilitating, devastating, disabling effects. If you've lost a limb, or have end-stage renal disease, are blind, or have experienced severe cardiac (or other end-organ) damage due to your diabetes, you may well qualify for disability.

If, however, you are compliant with treatment and otherwise generally healthy, do not count on payment.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

You have to apply I think with Dept. of Human Services...or the Social Security office. I highly doubt someone with diabetes would be approved, though.

Answer 10

If the diabetes is delapitating and the person cannot work regardless of insulin pump or treatment.