SS Disability

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In a message dated 6/13/99 1:20:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, sasc@...

writes:

<< They do get your doctors reports on you and their doctors and board read

that, along with that of the doctors they send you to.. >>

I know they have a board of physicians that read the reports but I never

heard of them sending you to *their* doctors, unless like you said, the

disease or disability doesn't fit into a well defined catergory. If from

your own Dr. they see all the Lab Reports and diagnoses and years of office

visits for the same problem I suppose then it is easier, like in my case. A

lady here, where I live, had a bad car accident and had to have a rod in her

spine etc. and can never work again, used a lawyer.

Woman across the street got hers, but can't remember if she used lawyer or

not. Her muscular problem is only of recent diagnosis, altho her father had

it and died from it so maybe that helped. She also has mental problems which

I think helped her.

Now another friend of mine was denied because she was trying to collect on

something 40 years too late. She was born with a neurological problem and

could have been considered under her fathers disability but chose not to and

40 years later tried to collect under some kind of loop hole but it didn't

work. She had to appear a couple times at the S.S. board or their Drs. But

no soap. She tried to have it both ways. Her disablility never kept her

from working until the last few years.

Cya, Anita

RA 26 years, Fibro, Ap 16 months

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Louise , I have heard of people here in Phx that have been in wheelchairss

for 20 yrs for degenerative bone disease ...she worked a little each yr

answering phones and made $1000. a yr ...she had to go through a med review

again...and like I said a friend of a friend just had to too right after

he got one of those letters 6 months ago.I think Rainy Sue (who is on the

list) who has had JRA since she was a teenager had to prove last year she was

disabled still to them....I dont know if this is random or what......I hear

it is because they changed the ternminaology of what is disabled to SS. JUdy

in AZ

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I am about to begin the SS Disability process in

a few days. I was wondering if anyone had an

opinon on whether I should use a lawyer or just

apply on my own. Thanks for your help and thanks

for all the info I receive from the list -it is

appreciated.

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I would certainly try for SSI, You could also try to get your son set up through Division of Voc Rehab, they will help him with employment, job coaching (if needed) some funding is also available for a vocational program your son might choose. I am not sure of where you live, but you might find your local office in the government section of the phone book, or even call the High school your son attended and speak with a Guidance Counselor who should have the information. If you do decide on applying for SSI, I would start right away, you never know with the government how long it can take to make a decision.

Peace,

Dawn

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Yes your son would be eligible and your income wouldn't be considered, since he is over 18. Pam :)See AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter.

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Toni, LOL! What a great suggestion to take them in there and just

let the SS person talk to them! I love it.

Here's a website, too for people trying to apply for SSI:

http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/

Although it is prepared by lawyers, it has a lot of good

information. My understanding is it is very difficult to get SSI in

these situations. Good luck,

Sue

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> another suggestion... If your son doesn't talk, like my twins,

take him into the office. We were denied ( my then 18 yos) because

we did it over the phone. If we apply again I'm taking the boys in

and make them answer the questions and they will surely be accepted

because they would A) sit on the floor rather than in chairs, not

know the answers to the questions C) not speak unless a specific

question is asked directly to them...

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I agree with Pam. You have immediate need for SSI and Medicaid, and

your son qualifies, will be approved and should. My son is 20 and we

have had both for 2 years. Pester, call, repeat the call, fax the

documents, because it will help relieve pressure on the family. My

son is Asperger/autism spectrum.

It is NOT the ultimate solution, but it gives you another leg up in

working to gain independence and skills for your DS. The spectrum is

wide and you have the greatest insight/knowledge where he is in life

right now.

The goal though is to help him gain independence and skills, network,

build up a suitable system and environment for him.

Best

Mark

Carrollton, Texas

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> Yes your son would be eligible and your income wouldn't be

considered, since

> he is over 18. Pam

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