If I am receiving SSDI and my condition gets worse, would I receive more money?

Question

I just started receiving SSD for Bipolar. But I had a bad reaction to a drug called ABILIFY. It caused something called Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. In short, I now have a permanent onset of Hyperthermia. I can no longer do anything physical(walking, running, working, sex). I cannot expose myself to sunlight longer than 15 minutes of I risk having a heat stroke.

Answer 1

No, your benefit is based on your work history, not how bad your disability is. Be VERY careful about taking on extra work. You HAVE to report it, if you don't and SSA finds out you could lose benefits or have to pay back some of your benefit. You are allowed to work but there is a limit. Talk to a worker for more details.

Answer 2

I strongly doubt it, but you could make extra money, by doing the more lucrative online surveys, stringing beads, making jewellery, phone sales, acting as a minder (sitting down, and keeping an eye on things). My standard post on bipolar follows: See bipolar disorder, at ezy-build * (below) in section 10, and take the quiz, if unsure, and if the results are positive, ensure you get an expert diagnosis from a mental health professional, not doctors, who are much better dealing with physical ailments, and don't diagnose complex disorders like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder often enough to develop any real expertise. Bipolar disorder usually involves major moodswings, which occur without apparent cause, and often over many months, or a matter of years, rather than days, as with most people (unless rapid cycling). I'd take 4 Omega 3 fish oil supplements daily, replacing 2 of them with cod liver oil supplements in the winter months. I recommend trying Lithium Carbonate, or Lithium Citrate (regular tests are necessary, for these), before trying the other mood stabilisers, but if you aren't good at taking medications regularly, drinking adequate water, and keeping up your salt intake, something else may suit you better. Always check out anything first at http://www.drugs.com/, so you will be aware of the risks, and on the lookout for side effects. (Personally, if I wasn't bipolar type 1, and didn't experience hallucinations, or serious delusional states, I know I'd first try the orthomolecular and Omega 3 fish oil supplements, vitamins, minerals, and mostly raw food diet, for several months. I'd aso eat in accordance with my "nutritional type"' enter that term in the searchbar at http://www.mercola.com/ ). If not considerably improved, after several months, consult your primary mental health care provider. If bipolar type 1, an antipsychotic medication may also be needed. Everyone should take the Omega 3 supplements, or preferably "krill oil" for its other health benefits: use the searchbar at http://www.mercola.com/ . Some people refuse medication, using supplements, and a selective, mostly raw food diet (I do not recommended trying this, if bipolar 1, unless you aren't troubled by hallucinations, or delusional states). Maintain the treatments for the depressive phase, in section 2, at * http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris

Answer 3

Nope, no more money..Sorry...SSDI is generally not enough to live on in the first place. Speaking from personal experience.

Answer 4

nope. The reason for disability is not the deciding factor. What you received at first is all you qualify for.

Answer 5

No you won't recieve any more money
I'm sorry you are suffering so at this time
Much Love & Peace

Answer 6

more money NO.

But if your on SSD you qualify for medicaid which can pay for assisted living places or nursing homes.

Answer 7

same amount of money no matter what. sorry for ur problems