DISABILITY DEFINED BY THE SSA....

[Guest guest]

The definition of disability under Social Security is different than other

programs. Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are

payable for partial disability or for short-term disability.

" Disability " under Social Security is based on your inability to work. We

consider you disabled under Social Security rules if:

* You cannot do work that you did before;

* We decide that you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical

condition(s); and

* Your disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year or to

result in death.

This is a strict definition of disability. Social Security program rules assume

that working families have access to other resources to provide support during

periods of short-term disabilities, including workers' compensation, insurance,

savings and investments.

Let's look at the other requirements:

* How Much Work Do You Need?

* How We Decide If You Are Disabled.

* Special Situations

Now, remember--you cannot even take a job at Mc's---because you are unable

to stand that long.....plus, you are not dependable to show up---depending on

when you have a flair-up.  

Lynn

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Subject: RE: Re: Work?

 

Yes..almost exactly the same as for me, . Finally..and yes..the doctor SSA

sent me to lied and was not in favor of me obtaining SSD, but finally in the end

my regular doctor's report and my pain mgt doctor's report plus my attorney

worked together, and then the judge himself was on my side...thank goodness. It

took at least 4 years too.

K.