Guest guest Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I could only get ssi and not ssd cause i stayed home all these years with my kids, but i applied for disability and within six months i was approved, i also have nerve damage in my left foot, hope this helps. Jo In a message dated 1/11/2011 4:43:05 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, dorv@... writes: I filed for SSDI and was awarded within 6 months without having to appeal. However, I also have neuropathy in one leg. I used an attorney and it was worth the cost to do so. My suggestion is to speak to one or two local attorneys who handle these types of cases and see what they feel your chances may be. You must also have the support of your doctor for documentation. Hang in there!! [ ] Disability for RA " _ _ (mailto: ) " > I was fired from my job after missing too many days. My previous > employer knew I had RA. It makes it especially difficult because he > (employer) is also my family Dr. > > I understand they have a business to run and me not being able to > physically meet the demands of the terms of the employment wasn't > conducive to the business, but I am depressed as hell. > > I am going to be 33 years old and feel like my life is being taken > away from me. I am in so much pain everyday.. even with pain > meds. I > have a port and do Remicade Infusions, I also take Arava. > > I am going to see my Rheumatologist tomorrow. I have applied for > Disability (and unemployment) > > If you were approved for Disability for RA- can you share your story? > What was the process like? Anytime I get sick it takes FOREVER > to get > better. I went to work sick so many days- the days I didn't, I > absolutely couldn't. The guilt and sadness I feel inside is > overwhelming. > > > Sent from my iPhone > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I filed for SSDI and was awarded within 6 months without having to appeal. However, I also have neuropathy in one leg. I used an attorney and it was worth the cost to do so. My suggestion is to speak to one or two local attorneys who handle these types of cases and see what they feel your chances may be. You must also have the support of your doctor for documentation. Hang in there!! [ ] Disability for RA " " > I was fired from my job after missing too many days. My previous > employer knew I had RA. It makes it especially difficult because he > (employer) is also my family Dr. > > I understand they have a business to run and me not being able to > physically meet the demands of the terms of the employment wasn't > conducive to the business, but I am depressed as hell. > > I am going to be 33 years old and feel like my life is being taken > away from me. I am in so much pain everyday.. even with pain > meds. I > have a port and do Remicade Infusions, I also take Arava. > > I am going to see my Rheumatologist tomorrow. I have applied for > Disability (and unemployment) > > If you were approved for Disability for RA- can you share your story? > What was the process like? Anytime I get sick it takes FOREVER > to get > better. I went to work sick so many days- the days I didn't, I > absolutely couldn't. The guilt and sadness I feel inside is > overwhelming. > > > Sent from my iPhone > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 I'm sorry to hear about what happened. Did you qualify for FMLA? I will be 33 next month, and am going to face the same problem. I just barely qualified for FMLA when my body started to give out on me. I went on Short Term Disability in November, and I HAVE to go back this month, because I cannot afford the 65% pay. I am nowhere near better. In addition to my RA, now I get lightheaded and dizzy when I sit, stand, you name it. Not to mention, I've had a cold, thrush in my throat, followed by another cold. I am PETRIFIED to go back to work, because of all of the Dr. appts. that I have needed, in addition to the illnesses I've had. I am scared to death that I am going to lose my job. If I do, then I am scared I won't be able to find another one, because I'm always in pain or sick, or at the Dr. I can't give you advice, but I can relate. I'm here if you want to talk. Missie- PA > > I was fired from my job after missing too many days. My previous > employer knew I had RA. It makes it especially difficult because he > (employer) is also my family Dr. > > I understand they have a business to run and me not being able to > physically meet the demands of the terms of the employment wasn't > conducive to the business, but I am depressed as hell. > > I am going to be 33 years old and feel like my life is being taken > away from me. I am in so much pain everyday.. even with pain meds. I > have a port and do Remicade Infusions, I also take Arava. > > I am going to see my Rheumatologist tomorrow. I have applied for > Disability (and unemployment) > > If you were approved for Disability for RA- can you share your story? > What was the process like? Anytime I get sick it takes FOREVER to get > better. I went to work sick so many days- the days I didn't, I > absolutely couldn't. The guilt and sadness I feel inside is > overwhelming. > > > Sent from my iPhone > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 , I'm sorry to hear that you were terminated. I was in the same boat, but quit before I was to be terminated. Yes, I kept my previous employer apprised of my RA. I have considered applying for Disability, but it's hard to admit defeat. I continue to look for suitable employment, but have not yet found anything I feel I could do physically. I miss my past life that I know now I took for granted. I'm in the process of doing yet another clinical trial as the other drugs have not worked for me. If you or anybody else has any information pertaining to Disability, please pass the information on. Thanks! Heidi in Denver From: S <hscherrer@...> Subject: [ ] Disability for RA " " < > Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 5:15 PM  I was fired from my job after missing too many days. My previous employer knew I had RA. It makes it especially difficult because he (employer) is also my family Dr. I understand they have a business to run and me not being able to physically meet the demands of the terms of the employment wasn't conducive to the business, but I am depressed as hell. I am going to be 33 years old and feel like my life is being taken away from me. I am in so much pain everyday.. even with pain meds. I have a port and do Remicade Infusions, I also take Arava. I am going to see my Rheumatologist tomorrow. I have applied for Disability (and unemployment) If you were approved for Disability for RA- can you share your story? What was the process like? Anytime I get sick it takes FOREVER to get better. I went to work sick so many days- the days I didn't, I absolutely couldn't. The guilt and sadness I feel inside is overwhelming. Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 > > , > > I'm sorry to hear that you were terminated. I was in the same boat, but quit before I was to be terminated. How does this fit in with the disability laws and requirements for employers to make modifications for employees with disabilities? I would think it would not be legal for an employer to fire an employee due to a disability. Is RA considered a disability? J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Applying for disability is not admitting defeat, it's facing reality. Even if you can get it into remission it's going to take some time. I went through the same thing and thanks to the advice of the members here I filed right away. I wouldn't put it off because it can take months, ever a year or more to get approved. Stan, Seattle, rain. Re: [ ] Disability for RA , I'm sorry to hear that you were terminated. I was in the same boat, but quit before I was to be terminated. Yes, I kept my previous employer apprised of my RA. I have considered applying for Disability, but it's hard to admit defeat. I continue to look for suitable employment, but have not yet found anything I feel I could do physically. I miss my past life that I know now I took for granted. I'm in the process of doing yet another clinical trial as the other drugs have not worked for me. If you or anybody else has any information pertaining to Disability, please pass the information on. Thanks! Heidi in Denver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Do you know if you can legally file for Disability while receiving Unemployment? Defeat is what it feels like to me. I think everybody has at some point felt this as I just my want my old life back. I've always been a very independent person and this disease robs you of this. Heidi in Denver From: stanpfister@... <stanpfister@...> Subject: Re: [ ] Disability for RA Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 7:32 PM  Applying for disability is not admitting defeat, it's facing reality. Even if you can get it into remission it's going to take some time. I went through the same thing and thanks to the advice of the members here I filed right away. I wouldn't put it off because it can take months, ever a year or more to get approved. Stan, Seattle, rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I actually worked for a non-profit that hired people with disabilities. Unfortunately, I was a Manager and I guess the rules didn't apply to me. Legally, yes they do, but they (the company) would find some other reason to terminate. They definitely would not say it was due to RA. I could not work 60 plus hours a week anymore and had numerous doctor appts weekly. This didn't fit into their schedule and they found ways to harass me without saying it was due to my RA. The stress alone sent me into flares almost everyday. I struggle daily to look for employment, however, many require standing on your feet all day, lifting up to 50 lbs, typing all day, etc. Things, I simply can't do anymore. I pray for a miracle. Heidi in Denver From: oogiejonz <bajones@...> Subject: [ ] Re: Disability for RA Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 7:08 PM  > > , > > I'm sorry to hear that you were terminated. I was in the same boat, but quit before I was to be terminated. How does this fit in with the disability laws and requirements for employers to make modifications for employees with disabilities? I would think it would not be legal for an employer to fire an employee due to a disability. Is RA considered a disability? J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Heidi- You can be on Disability and still work when you can. It's called " Ticket to Work " program. You have it for 4 full years at a stretch and gives you the ability to try to work ( after you are approved ). That way, you don't have to come off of the Disability to try and make work " work " for you. ( Say that 10 times fast! ) It should comfort you that you can do whatever you are willing and able to do as far as work goes.  Disability felt like giving up to me too. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Rather, it is being pro-active and facing the reality that you simply can't do what you used to be able to. Bills till have to be paid. Life goes on.  Don't wait to talk to your Doc about this. Do it right away. It takes a little bit of forever to get approved. After you apply, you WILL be rejected. Take that rejection to a lawyer straight away- don't wait. Otherwise, you have to start over from square one again. It will take at least a year in most cases to get approved and 18 months to 2 YEARS before you get the Medicare portion of that benefit.  Quick story- A buddy of mine lost both of his legs to Diabetes and had already lost a hand to an industrial accident. He was rejected 4 times before he finally got it!!! ( He later got some retraining and went back to work ) Once you start the process- don't stop. You can always go back to work if you want to and can do it.  Blessings, in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Thank you for words I've desperately needed to hear today. 10 times fast, that was pretty funny. Made me laugh. Your right, bills are still due and life goes on with or without me. Do I need to let my Dr know I'm applying? Does he need to do anything, paperwork, etc. Heidi in Denver From: phyllis crubaugh <phylliscrubaugh@...> Subject: Re: [ ] Disability for RA Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 10:20 PM  Heidi- You can be on Disability and still work when you can. It's called " Ticket to Work " program. You have it for 4 full years at a stretch and gives you the ability to try to work ( after you are approved ). That way, you don't have to come off of the Disability to try and make work " work " for you. ( Say that 10 times fast! ) It should comfort you that you can do whatever you are willing and able to do as far as work goes.  Disability felt like giving up to me too. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Rather, it is being pro-active and facing the reality that you simply can't do what you used to be able to. Bills till have to be paid. Life goes on.  Don't wait to talk to your Doc about this. Do it right away. It takes a little bit of forever to get approved. After you apply, you WILL be rejected. Take that rejection to a lawyer straight away- don't wait. Otherwise, you have to start over from square one again. It will take at least a year in most cases to get approved and 18 months to 2 YEARS before you get the Medicare portion of that benefit.  Quick story- A buddy of mine lost both of his legs to Diabetes and had already lost a hand to an industrial accident. He was rejected 4 times before he finally got it!!! ( He later got some retraining and went back to work ) Once you start the process- don't stop. You can always go back to work if you want to and can do it.  Blessings, in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 Heidi, Yes you need to let your doc know that you are applying as they may contact him. Most docs will do everything they can to help you out! Good luck! in SC Sent from my iPhone On Jan 12, 2011, at 5:47 PM, Heidi Kimball <hkimball48@...> wrote: > > > > Thank you for words I've desperately needed to hear today. 10 times fast, that was pretty funny. Made me laugh. Your right, bills are still due and life goes on with or without me. Do I need to let my Dr know I'm applying? Does he need to do anything, paperwork, etc. > > Heidi in Denver > > > > From: phyllis crubaugh <phylliscrubaugh@...> > Subject: Re: [ ] Disability for RA > > Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 10:20 PM > > > > Heidi- You can be on Disability and still work when you can. It's called " Ticket to Work " program. You have it for 4 full years at a stretch and gives you the ability to try to work ( after you are approved ). That way, you don't have to come off of the Disability to try and make work " work " for you. ( Say that 10 times fast! ) It should comfort you that you can do whatever you are willing and able to do as far as work goes. > > > > Disability felt like giving up to me too. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Rather, it is being pro-active and facing the reality that you simply can't do what you used to be able to. Bills till have to be paid. Life goes on. > > > > Don't wait to talk to your Doc about this. Do it right away. It takes a little bit of forever to get approved. After you apply, you WILL be rejected. Take that rejection to a lawyer straight away- don't wait. Otherwise, you have to start over from square one again. It will take at least a year in most cases to get approved and 18 months to 2 YEARS before you get the Medicare portion of that benefit. > > > > Quick story- A buddy of mine lost both of his legs to Diabetes and had already lost a hand to an industrial accident. He was rejected 4 times before he finally got it!!! ( He later got some retraining and went back to work ) Once you start the process- don't stop. You can always go back to work if you want to and can do it. > > > > Blessings, in SC > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 I have an appt at the end of the month, which gives me a little bit of time to decide. I will speak with him, but I'm sure he will agree that it is probably in my best interest right now. Is it easier to get SDI if you have a lawyer and how much does this cost? Heidi in Denver From: <ltdavis_jrdavis@...> Subject: Re: [ ] Disability for RA " " < > Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 11:31 PM  Heidi, Yes you need to let your doc know that you are applying as they may contact him. Most docs will do everything they can to help you out! Good luck! in SC  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2011 Report Share Posted January 12, 2011 YES! They WILL contact him. Count on it. That is why I say don't wait to talk to him. Do it right away. Tell him that you don't want to have to but believe the time is right for you to start to look at reality. He'll understand if he is any sort of decent Doc. You can't pay his bills with air....Tell him about Ticket to Work and that you hope to make use of that program ( if indeed you do ).  They will contact ALL of your healthcare professionals. Don't worry about the paperwork Heidi- they ( Social Security ) will do all of that. They will poke up your behind with a microscope is what it feels like- but they have to try to make sure that people that don't need it are not getting on it. They will discourage you in any way that they can. IF someone needs disability, they will persist. Because they have no choice. They know that and use that to weed out the folks that don't need it.  YOu can initially apply by phone or internet. They will send you forms ( of course! ) to fill out and send back. They will contact your Docs. If YOU get the paperwork together for them, it will cost you cash to do it. You don't have to do that.  I had to go through 3 rejections and a hearing before a judge and panel of experts. Be honest with them and yourself and it will work out the way it should.  Glad you got a giggle out of my weird little sense of humor.  Hugs- Chris Thank you for words I've desperately needed to hear today. 10 times fast, that was pretty funny. Made me laugh. Your right, bills are still due and life goes on with or without me. Do I need to let my Dr know I'm applying? Does he need to do anything, paperwork, etc. Heidi in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I will definitely take your advice and speak to my dr right away. I'll look up Ticket to Work as this sounds like a great program. I usually don't post here but do read everyday. There are some wonderful people here that have a lot of strength and determination. I admire everyone that deals with this beast everyday, but can still find some humor in their day. Heidi in Denver From: phyllis crubaugh <phylliscrubaugh@...> Subject: Re: [ ] Disability for RA Date: Thursday, January 13, 2011, 12:27 AM  YES! They WILL contact him. Count on it. That is why I say don't wait to talk to him. Do it right away. Tell him that you don't want to have to but believe the time is right for you to start to look at reality. He'll understand if he is any sort of decent Doc. You can't pay his bills with air....Tell him about Ticket to Work and that you hope to make use of that program ( if indeed you do ).  They will contact ALL of your healthcare professionals. Don't worry about the paperwork Heidi- they ( Social Security ) will do all of that. They will poke up your behind with a microscope is what it feels like- but they have to try to make sure that people that don't need it are not getting on it. They will discourage you in any way that they can. IF someone needs disability, they will persist. Because they have no choice. They know that and use that to weed out the folks that don't need it.  YOu can initially apply by phone or internet. They will send you forms ( of course! ) to fill out and send back. They will contact your Docs. If YOU get the paperwork together for them, it will cost you cash to do it. You don't have to do that.  I had to go through 3 rejections and a hearing before a judge and panel of experts. Be honest with them and yourself and it will work out the way it should.  Glad you got a giggle out of my weird little sense of humor.  Hugs- Chris  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Seems like unless you are practically velcroed to a bed for life, the ONLY way to get help is to get a lawyer. The lawyer usually gets a third of the initial payout. That means that from the time you FIRST apply, until it is dismissed or granted. NOTE: Make sure that you ASK the lawyer what his/her % is- some charge more. Example: You apply in January and it takes until next Jan to get approved. ( Throwing numbers for the sake of example here ) Your 'award' is based on your income and how many quarters of work time that you have in the system. Say your award is 1,000.00 a month- at the end of the 12 months, they owe you 12K. Your lawyer would get 1/3 or 4K. SS takes it out of your award and directly pays the lawyer. You would get an initial check for 8K. Then your income thereafter is 1K a month.  To find out what YOUR numbers are, you can go to SS website ( or call them- pack a lunch for the wait- LOL ) and plug in SS#. It will tell you exactly what your income will be if you become disabled. Then, when you qualify for Medicare, they will take it out before they send you your check each month. I pay about 100.00 a month for Medicare.  Hope that helps you-- in SC    I have an appt at the end of the month, which gives me a little bit of time to decide. I will speak with him, but I'm sure he will agree that it is probably in my best interest right now. Is it easier to get SDI if you have a lawyer and how much does this cost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 It is a set fee...it is ridiculous to use an attorney off the bat as you will be doing all of the paperwork anyway...there is nothing for a lawyer to do until you have been turned down.I applied on my own and was approved 8 weeks after applying,,,the first step is to order a social security statement to make sure that you actually have enough credits to apply if you don't have enough credits to qualify for benefits. Deb RN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 NO when you apply for unemployment you say that you are ready and able to work.when you apply for disability you say that you are too sick to work.... So it can be considered fraud.. Deb RN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 is right but I'd like to add that most attorneys will review your case for free but yes, make sure you know what their cut will be . in SC Sent from my iPhone On Jan 13, 2011, at 1:37 PM, phyllis crubaugh <phylliscrubaugh@...> wrote: > Seems like unless you are practically velcroed to a bed for life, the ONLY way to get help is to get a lawyer. The lawyer usually gets a third of the initial payout. That means that from the time you FIRST apply, until it is dismissed or granted. NOTE: Make sure that you ASK the lawyer what his/her % is- some charge more. > Example: You apply in January and it takes until next Jan to get approved. ( Throwing numbers for the sake of example here ) Your 'award' is based on your income and how many quarters of work time that you have in the system. Say your award is 1,000.00 a month- at the end of the 12 months, they owe you 12K. Your lawyer would get 1/3 or 4K. > SS takes it out of your award and directly pays the lawyer. You would get an initial check for 8K. Then your income thereafter is 1K a month. > > To find out what YOUR numbers are, you can go to SS website ( or call them- pack a lunch for the wait- LOL ) and plug in SS#. It will tell you exactly what your income will be if you become disabled. Then, when you qualify for Medicare, they will take it out before they send you your check each month. I pay about 100.00 a month for Medicare. > > Hope that helps you-- in SC > > > > > > > I have an appt at the end of the month, which gives me a little bit of time to decide. I will speak with him, but I'm sure he will agree that it is probably in my best interest right now. Is it easier to get SDI if you have a lawyer and how much does this cost? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Deb, I disagree. When you apply for disability, you're saying that you 'probably' can't earn a living. You draw unemployment because you are still looking for work (that you know you may not be able to find). Neither one is fraud and will not limit your chances for either situation. I drew unemployment benefits for 18 months while pursuing SSDI and received pay retroactive to the day I was laid off for not being able to do my job. Also, , do not hire a lawyer until you need one. The only thing they can do is to fill out paperwork to re-apply if you exhaust all your possibilities, but you can still do that for yourself, too. You can always get off SSDI when you get better enough to go back to work full-time. It very well may happen, so don't write yourself off yet. It's only temporary, right? Don't give up, there are plenty of us to help you along. Dennis in eastexas On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 1:16 PM, Deb <i_ownaberner@...> wrote: > > > NO when you apply for unemployment you say that you are ready and able to > work.when you apply for disability you say that you are too sick to > work.... > > So it can be considered fraud.. > > Deb RN > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 Hey guys, If I may, I'd like to chime in here- > > > > > > > NO when you apply for unemployment you say that you are ready and able to > > work.when you apply for disability you say that you are too sick to > > work.... > > > > So it can be considered fraud.. > > > > Deb RN > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2011 Report Share Posted January 13, 2011 I am not being ugly or snippy- but I wanted to respond to a couple of statements.  A Social Security lawyer will not even see you until you are denied. So- sorry, but it not 'rediculous' to hire one ASAP after being denied. They do not get paid by the hour, but by the settlement money, so there is nothing detrimental about how soon that is accomplished and it makes your case go faster. Also, after your initial paperwork is completed, you have to be very careful how things are worded. A simple mistake can cost you. That is why there are lawyers.   Also, Unemployment Compensation is not just allowed when you are willing and able to work. It also takes into consideration any 'special circumstances' that limit your ability to work. Yes, you still have to be willing & able, but you fill out the form for your particular limitations. I know- I filled them out- and got unemployment comp. It is not fraud and it does strengthen your case when you document your lack of ability to do certain types of work. This must be supported by your Physician and 'official' limitations/restrictions notated.  For example- I can work up to two hours a day. I cannot stand longer than 5 minutes, sit longer than 15 minutes and must be able to lie down for up to an hour. I cannot climb, bend, or get on my knees. I was willing and able to work, but based on my restrictions, no employer ( in their right mind ) would be able to hire me. But I was willing and able to work at somewhere that would hire me. ( I guess you just never know when a mattress tester is needed eh? ) My disability was then based on the unlikelyhood that I could ever be hired for long term work.  Heidi- I do not recommend that you quit your job unless your Doc orders it to guard your health. Unemployment Comp will likely not last as long as you will need to get a hearing. I am not trying to teach anybody how to 'cheat the system'. Just know that you can get the help you need to get and if your symptoms are too much to do your job, then you can know you won't starve until you can get help.  Blessings-- in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 You do not have to be denied to get assistance. I used Allsup from the beginning--all by phone--and was approved in 5 months. Anyone who does disability claims is limited by SS to a set amount they can charge. Louise > > I am not being ugly or snippy- but I wanted to respond to a couple of statements. >  > A Social Security lawyer will not even see you until you are denied. So- sorry, but it not 'rediculous' to hire one ASAP after being denied. They do not get paid by the hour, but by the settlement money, so there is nothing detrimental about how soon that is accomplished and it makes your case go faster. Also, after your initial paperwork is completed, you have to be very careful how things are worded. A simple mistake can cost you. That is why there are lawyers. >  >  Also, Unemployment Compensation is not just allowed when you are willing and able to work. It also takes into consideration any 'special circumstances' that limit your ability to work. Yes, you still have to be willing & able, but you fill out the form for your particular limitations. I know- I filled them out- and got unemployment comp. It is not fraud and it does strengthen your case when you document your lack of ability to do certain types of work. This must be supported by your Physician and 'official' limitations/restrictions notated. >  > For example- I can work up to two hours a day. I cannot stand longer than 5 minutes, sit longer than 15 minutes and must be able to lie down for up to an hour. I cannot climb, bend, or get on my knees. I was willing and able to work, but based on my restrictions, no employer ( in their right mind ) would be able to hire me. But I was willing and able to work at somewhere that would hire me. ( I guess you just never know when a mattress tester is needed eh? ) My disability was then based on the unlikelyhood that I could ever be hired for long term work. >  > Heidi- I do not recommend that you quit your job unless your Doc orders it to guard your health. Unemployment Comp will likely not last as long as you will need to get a hearing. I am not trying to teach anybody how to 'cheat the system'. Just know that you can get the help you need to get and if your symptoms are too much to do your job, then you can know you won't starve until you can get help. >  > Blessings-- in SC > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Good point Louise! I think (personally) that this open discussion about disability has been quite educational. RA effects everyone so very differently so it's an automatic uphill battle for most! in SC Sent from my iPhone On Jan 14, 2011, at 5:24 PM, " louwheres " <louwheres@...> wrote: > You do not have to be denied to get assistance. I used Allsup from the beginning--all by phone--and was approved in 5 months. Anyone who does disability claims is limited by SS to a set amount they can charge. Louise > > --- In , phyllis crubaugh <phylliscrubaugh@...> wrote: > > > > I am not being ugly or snippy- but I wanted to respond to a couple of statements. > > > > A Social Security lawyer will not even see you until you are denied. So- sorry, but it not 'rediculous' to hire one ASAP after being denied. They do not get paid by the hour, but by the settlement money, so there is nothing detrimental about how soon that is accomplished and it makes your case go faster. Also, after your initial paperwork is completed, you have to be very careful how things are worded. A simple mistake can cost you. That is why there are lawyers. > > > > Also, Unemployment Compensation is not just allowed when you are willing and able to work. It also takes into consideration any 'special circumstances' that limit your ability to work. Yes, you still have to be willing & able, but you fill out the form for your particular limitations. I know- I filled them out- and got unemployment comp. It is not fraud and it does strengthen your case when you document your lack of ability to do certain types of work. This must be supported by your Physician and 'official' limitations/restrictions notated. > > > > For example- I can work up to two hours a day. I cannot stand longer than 5 minutes, sit longer than 15 minutes and must be able to lie down for up to an hour. I cannot climb, bend, or get on my knees. I was willing and able to work, but based on my restrictions, no employer ( in their right mind ) would be able to hire me. But I was willing and able to work at somewhere that would hire me. ( I guess you just never know when a mattress tester is needed eh? ) My disability was then based on the unlikelyhood that I could ever be hired for long term work. > > > > Heidi- I do not recommend that you quit your job unless your Doc orders it to guard your health. Unemployment Comp will likely not last as long as you will need to get a hearing. I am not trying to teach anybody how to 'cheat the system'. Just know that you can get the help you need to get and if your symptoms are too much to do your job, then you can know you won't starve until you can get help. > > > > Blessings-- in SC > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 i would like to remind people that when applying for ssdi that u have to have recent work credits. My denal letter said i did not have enuff recent work credits. so dont wasit to long after u start missing work or cant find a job that u cna do just a reminder, Doe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 Yes that's what happened to me i was a stay at home mom for over 22 years was four work credits short. Jolene In a message dated 1/14/2011 4:42:07 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, nettbrand@... writes: See that's why I haven't even tried for disability. My husband asked me why I didn't try to get it till they could finally find a med combo that would work for me. The issue is that because I have been a stay at home mom for 12 years now I won't qualify due to the work credit thing. I guess I waited too long to finally try to go back to work. Jeanette in Houston -- [ ] Re: Disability for RA i would like to remind people that when applying for ssdi that u have to have recent work credits. My denal letter said i did not have enuff recent work credits. so dont wasit to long after u start missing work or cant find a job that u cna do just a reminder, Doe ------------------------------------ This is a private list. Should you wish to forward any mail to nonsubscribers, you must first obtain the writer's permission. We are NOT physicians. Information on this list is not to be construed as medical advice, and we cannot guarantee the accuracy and currency of the information provided. For archives or to change subscription options: _ _ ( ) ! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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