Can my mom get on Social Security Disability after she had her total knee replacement? So far she has been turned down by AARP, and other insurances. My mom has high blood pressure, and is a little over weight. She has had lost a few pounds after her gallbladder surgery (that is why they are turning her down). Do you think Social Security would turn her down? I just hope not. I just feel so bad for her. She's in her late 50s. If that helps. Be honest, Thanks!
2007-09-04 12:36:22 · 7 answers · asked by Kat 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
Probably not. Can she still do the same job she did before? Is she able to work any job? You are only considered disabled if you cannot do the same or a similar job. I would guess that with the knee replacement she is in better condition than she was before. However, if she is unable to work then she will probably qualify for disability. She'll need to contact the social security office to find out.
2007-09-04 13:38:46 · answer #1 · answered by Zarnev 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person's eligibilty for Social Security/Supplement Security Income disability depends on several factors. So, let's begin: First and foremost, an attorney IS NOT required just to file the application. Person's are NOT automatically denied the first time they file for benefits.
To be eligible for Social Security disability, a person must have worked 5 out of the last 10 years to be insured for disability. There are a certain number of "quarters of coverage" need to be insured. Quarters are based on a person's yearly earnings and the amount to earn a quarter changes each year.
The next requirement is the person must have a disabling condition that is expected to last at least 1 year. After applying, an interview would be conducted either via telephone or in person at a local office. We would gather medical information, the circumstances of the disability and earnings. Military service could also be an issue. After determining if the person is insured (has worked long enough), we would send the medical information to a Disability Determination Service (DDS) in your area.
This is a group of physicians and other medical experts that look at cases and decide whether or not the person is disabled according to Social Security rules. That decision is returned to the local office for further processing, either to allow the benefits or deny them.
SSI is a little different. In addition to meeting the disability requirements, the interviewer would ask specific questions about your mom's assets, resources and income. Some can be excluded: the house you live in and the property it is on, 1 vehicle. Any assets, resources, and income coming into the home can directly affect SSI eligibility. This is because this is a needs based program for persons who may not have worked enough to be insured for Social Security disability.
To make an appointment to file the application, call 1-800-772-1213 7am to 7pm coast to coast. The agent you speak with will make an appointment for her either to visit a local office, or to have someone in the local office call her on the phone at a specific day and time.
You can find more information about Social Security disability and SSI at www.socialsecurity.gov just by researching the issue or even downloading publications.
Good luck!
Social Security employee 18+ years
2007-09-05 06:01:49 · answer #2 · answered by Phurface 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SS Disability depends on a Government evaluation that she cannot perform ANY job. Most likely they will turn her down. After that, she should seek the advice of a lawyer...that is, if her Doctor declares her 100% disabled. If not, she should try some kind of job retraining or partial disability or something like that. Remember that once on federal disability for 24 months, she will qualify for Medicare on the 25th month. This would be to her advantage.
I wish her well.
2007-09-04 14:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by John m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is she disabled? Did she pay in to Social Security 4 of the last 5 years? If she paid in to it, and her doc says she's disabled, she can apply. But the doc doesn't make the judgement, the SS office does.
If she hasn't paid into it directly (she can't go in under a spouse, for example), she cannot collect disability benefits.
2007-09-04 15:40:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will turn her down first time she applies, they do no matter what. If she can prove she is totally disabled( meaning she can't do any job ) What does her Dr say? You can apply on line or go to your local office.
2007-09-04 13:57:11 · answer #5 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your mother can receiver SSI from the Social Security but she probably need a lawyer to help her.
2007-09-04 12:53:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She can apply. Now, let me tell you something. There are those who say you need a lawyer to apply. This is crap.
A lawyer is useless until.after you applied and were rejected! So, go ahead and apply, and good luck. You will need medical documentation of the reason for your claim. if you apply.
Here's their web site. read it first.
2007-09-04 13:50:43 · answer #7 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋