Re: Timed out for dissability

[Guest guest]

Hi Angie,

Yes, it has been too long. Your Mom should start a new application. And file on

line. Get the Disability Starter Kit, it will help you gather all the info

you'll need. http://www.ssa.gov/disability/disability_starter_kits_adult_eng.htm

The problem with many applications is that doctors say " X is disabled " . Well, it

is not the doctor's job to say someone is disabled. Social Security has a very

stringent set of rules, and a claimant must meet all qualifications, then SSA

will determine if the person is 'disabled' according to their rules. If your Mom

has problems with her docs not knowing CMT, perhaps she could see a doc at an

MDA clinic.

All SSA cares about is 'can you work or not'? If not, why? And that needs to be

explained in the application, i.e., why you can no longer do your job (can't

stand, can't lift, can't sit, walk, type, talk on phone, etc and the reasons why

you can't do those tasks - like muscle spasms, tremors, atrophy in hands, etc.)

Then all your medical files should back this up.

Gretchen

[Guest guest]

Wow I have never heard of this. You need to appeal and while you are

appealing see if you can apply for other benefits. SSI, SSDI