SSI/functional capacity worksheet.. Help!

January 8, 2008

Hi guys,

I just had the decompression surgery on 11/14. I am now thinking about applying

for short term disability. My neurosurgeon's office is willing to fill out the

paper work for me. But, I heard that I need a worksheet that is something like

a " functional capacity worksheet " . Also, I am a bit confused as to how I apply.

I probably can't apply through work since I was only working part time as a

church secretary and I did not receive any kind of benefits through this job.

Do I file this straight through the government? I hope I am not being ignorant

but I have never applied for anything like this and I am at a loss when it comes

to what to do. If anyone could please help me, I would really appreciate it

because my husband and everyone is pushing me to get this done and I have no

idea the first place to start.

Thanks so much,

Joy from NC

January 9, 2008

Joy, You would be applying at the Social Security office near you or look up #

under US Govt in phone book to call. Having a doc to sign papers for you is big

help.

The report you refer to is telling SS how you are able or not to make it

through a day. What you can do around the house safely/without pain/falling/etc.

What others have to do as you cannot. What is a normal days activities for you

and how often you have " good days " . Please keep in mind that SS is comprised of

a lot of a----holes who can decide that if you can do ANYTHING then you can

work. I am not telling anyone to lie or falsify the report BUT carefully read

the question and watch what you tell them. Keep a copy before turning in.

I was denied my disability in large part to the fact I " admitted " to attending

church on occasion/with help!!!Obviously that meant I could punch a time

clock????

Do report answers on seperate paper in pencil first. Let others who really

know you proof read it first before filling out the actual forms. What we are

trying to convey from thoughts to actual written words can get really messed up

and get us denied.

Good luck on this

Dawn, TNgal

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