SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

[Guest guest]

You know, come to think of it..

I'm looking over the rejection paper I got, and it says at the top

" Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance. " I potentially may

have accidentally applied for the wrong benefits. I'm going to call

tomorrow and talk to somebody. I'll let you all know the outcome.

I'm so new to this independence thing. It's a scary world. I wish

there were guidelines to help me so I know if I'm doing things right..

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> > Yes, I already have Voc Rehab helping me. Thank you though. I made a

> > mistake in my first post. I meant SSI, not SSD.

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[Guest guest]

Okay so I called up the SS office, and they basically told me to

ignore the letter and that my application for SSI is still pending and

will be for probably 4 months! Yuck.

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> Alright, so. I've got a little situation and was wondering if

> anybody's been down the same path.

> I'm 19 years old- SMA 2/3. I just filed for Social Security Disability

> to help me pay for my college (I'm going off to a Uni in less than 6

> months). Of course they immediately sent a letter back saying I don't

> qualify due to not having " enough Social Security Credits " . Apparently

> I'm supposed to have worked and gotten credits. Except the fact that I

> am a student devoted to work, have no transportation to/from any job,

> and have a limited amount of work I can actually do. So no, I didn't

work.

>

> I know there must be somebody who hasn't worked a day in their lives

> who gets SS payments. I only have $408 to my name! So I'm going to

> appeal their decision, but I don't really know what I'm doing..

>

> I'm still young! New at this, you know? So if anyone could help,

> please oh please let me know your situation, etc.. Thank you! -

>

[Guest guest]

At the hearing, there will be the judge, your lawyer, a rep from the voc rehab,

and two or three 'witnesses' you may bring for your behalf, such as a spouse,

former employer, etc.

The judge will ask questions about the jobs your have had and what your duties

were.  Then, the judge will ask the voc rehab person (who has been taking notes)

if there is any work that you are able to do.  The key here is they can't offer

you any jobs below the highest level of employment you have had.  My work was

highly technical and specialized.  so, it was determined by the voc rehab

person, " No. "   If the judge is nice, he will give his judgement right there. 

Otherwise, you will have to wait maybe two weeks to hear from Social Security.

 

Lana

From: njones46229 <njones46229@...>

Subject: Social Security Disability

Scoliosis Treatment

Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 9:30 AM

Can anyone give me some advise on how to prepare for my social security

disability hearing. I have been unable to work for 4 yrs now as a

result of a botched Harrington Rod implant surgery. I filed for

disability b/c of the chronic pain and the heavy meds I have to take

just to get through the day. I just need to know what to expect at the

hearing...has anyone gone through it before themselves?

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much Lana, this helps alot.

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> From: njones46229 <njones46229@...>

> Subject: Social Security Disability

> Scoliosis Treatment

> Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 9:30 AM

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[Guest guest]

I had a lawyer. But I was asked a few questions by the judge. The only 2 I

remember are will I accept whatever treatments my Drs. suggest and do I believe

I'll ever be able to work again. I answered yes to both even though I didn't

mean it. I just had the feeling that's what he wanted to hear. The whole hearing

took about 15 minutes and after 2 years of appeals, I was approved on the basis

that I would see a Dr regularly and not refuse tests and treatments--which I had

done in the past. Only because I had no insurance once I didn't work anymore and

I didn't want to pay for all these ridiculous tests to find out why I was in

pain. They wouldn't believe my scoliosis was the cause. But for the 2 years

prior, I went to many various drs and chiropractors and psychiatrists and I

don't remember what all. My disability insurance company sent me to so many

places trying to disprove my claim. I won both though. Ten years later I got cut

off from MetLife, out of

the blue for no reason. I fought for a year, going again to all these different

drs. they wanted me to see, and everyone backed  me up but MetLife would lose my

appeal, just not respond, throw out a drs. report because they didn't like his

answers (seriously!) and when I finally told them I was having surgery, my 1st

one, they offered me a settlement. I was glad to be done with them. They even

had me followed and video taped me walking my dogs. Tried to say I couldn't be

in too much pain to work 8 hours a day if I could take my dogs for a walk. But

SS is much kinder. Once you're accepted they only contact you every few years

for a review. I've had to only once send in Drs. reports, and after that just

filled out a questionaire about how I was doing, etc.

 

But anyway, have lots of documentation about your condition. And letters saying

why you can't work.

Social Security Disability

Can anyone give me some advise on how to prepare for my social security

disability hearing. I have been unable to work for 4 yrs now as a

result of a botched Harrington Rod implant surgery. I filed for

disability b/c of the chronic pain and the heavy meds I have to take

just to get through the day. I just need to know what to expect at the

hearing...has anyone gone through it before themselves?

[Guest guest]

Well I got a Lawyer & had 2 wait 2 1/2 yrs 2 get mine only because the courts

were booked up. It did'nt take very long. I mainly explained what I can't do now

because of always being in pain. Tell the Judge how long u can stand, sit, do ur

house work & etc. Just from sitting in there I was in so much pain that I was in

tears. I could only sit 4 alittle bit then I had 2 stand so I was up & down

cause of my pain. What my Lawyer had me do was keep a diary 4 about 4 days on

how it affects ur life. Just ur daily stuff, sleeping & how many times u wake up

because of the pain & etc. I still deal with alot of pain even on my pain meds.

Well I hope this helps but if u need more info just ask.

From: Randie Meyer <taknitlite@...>

Subject: Re: Social Security Disability

Scoliosis Treatment

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 9:16 PM

I had a lawyer. But I was asked a few questions by the judge. The only 2 I

remember are will I accept whatever treatments my Drs. suggest and do I believe

I'll ever be able to work again. I answered yes to both even though I didn't

mean it. I just had the feeling that's what he wanted to hear. The whole hearing

took about 15 minutes and after 2 years of appeals, I was approved on the basis

that I would see a Dr regularly and not refuse tests and treatments-- which I

had done in the past. Only because I had no insurance once I didn't work anymore

and I didn't want to pay for all these ridiculous tests to find out why I was in

pain. They wouldn't believe my scoliosis was the cause. But for the 2 years

prior, I went to many various drs and chiropractors and psychiatrists and I

don't remember what all. My disability insurance company sent me to so many

places trying to disprove my claim. I won both though. Ten years later I got cut

off from MetLife, out of

the blue for no reason. I fought for a year, going again to all these different

drs. they wanted me to see, and everyone backed  me up but MetLife would lose my

appeal, just not respond, throw out a drs. report because they didn't like his

answers (seriously!) and when I finally told them I was having surgery, my 1st

one, they offered me a settlement. I was glad to be done with them. They even

had me followed and video taped me walking my dogs. Tried to say I couldn't be

in too much pain to work 8 hours a day if I could take my dogs for a walk. But

SS is much kinder. Once you're accepted they only contact you every few years

for a review. I've had to only once send in Drs. reports, and after that just

filled out a questionaire about how I was doing, etc.

 

But anyway, have lots of documentation about your condition. And letters saying

why you can't work.

Social Security Disability

Can anyone give me some advise on how to prepare for my social security

disability hearing. I have been unable to work for 4 yrs now as a

result of a botched Harrington Rod implant surgery. I filed for

disability b/c of the chronic pain and the heavy meds I have to take

just to get through the day. I just need to know what to expect at the

hearing...has anyone gone through it before themselves?

[Guest guest]

Thank you so much Lana, Randie and . Your advise and

experiences has been very helpful. I'll keep you updated. Thanks again.

[Guest guest]

So did all of you have enough credit hours worked to get the

benifits. I was told I had not worked enough hours so I'm soon going

to try and get SSI. Thanks so much, Dereise.........

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> From: Randie Meyer <taknitlite@...>

> Subject: Re: Social Security Disability

> Scoliosis Treatment

> Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 9:16 PM

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>

> I had a lawyer. But I was asked a few questions by the judge. The

only 2 I remember are will I accept whatever treatments my Drs.

suggest and do I believe I'll ever be able to work again. I answered

yes to both even though I didn't mean it. I just had the feeling

that's what he wanted to hear. The whole hearing took about 15

minutes and after 2 years of appeals, I was approved on the basis

that I would see a Dr regularly and not refuse tests and treatments--

which I had done in the past. Only because I had no insurance once I

didn't work anymore and I didn't want to pay for all these ridiculous

tests to find out why I was in pain. They wouldn't believe my

scoliosis was the cause. But for the 2 years prior, I went to many

various drs and chiropractors and psychiatrists and I don't remember

what all. My disability insurance company sent me to so many places

trying to disprove my claim. I won both though. Ten years later I got

cut off from MetLife, out of

> the blue for no reason. I fought for a year, going again to all

these different drs. they wanted me to see, and everyone backed  me

up but MetLife would lose my appeal, just not respond, throw out a

drs. report because they didn't like his answers (seriously!) and

when I finally told them I was having surgery, my 1st one, they

offered me a settlement. I was glad to be done with them. They even

had me followed and video taped me walking my dogs. Tried to say I

couldn't be in too much pain to work 8 hours a day if I could take my

dogs for a walk. But SS is much kinder. Once you're accepted they

only contact you every few years for a review. I've had to only once

send in Drs. reports, and after that just filled out a questionaire

about how I was doing, etc.

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> But anyway, have lots of documentation about your condition. And

letters saying why you can't work.

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> Social Security Disability

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> Can anyone give me some advise on how to prepare for my social

security

> disability hearing. I have been unable to work for 4 yrs now as a

> result of a botched Harrington Rod implant surgery. I filed for

> disability b/c of the chronic pain and the heavy meds I have to

take

> just to get through the day. I just need to know what to expect at

the

> hearing...has anyone gone through it before themselves?

>

>

[Guest guest]

I got my SSDI on the first try 4 years ago and I think it was because I had

letters from 4 good medical providers(2 chiros, an orthopedic surgeon and my

general practicitioner) and had good very demonstrative Xrays. Xrays of a

severly scoliotic spine are very overwhelming in that they speak to the

disability " s physical affect.

Debbie

From: Randie Meyer <taknitlite (DOT) com>

Subject: Re: Social Security Disability

Scoliosis Treatment

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 9:16 PM

I had a lawyer. But I was asked a few questions by the judge. The only 2 I

remember are will I accept whatever treatments my Drs. suggest and do I believe

I'll ever be able to work again. I answered yes to both even though I didn't

mean it. I just had the feeling that's what he wanted to hear. The whole hearing

took about 15 minutes and after 2 years of appeals, I was approved on the basis

that I would see a Dr regularly and not refuse tests and treatments-- which I

had done in the past. Only because I had no insurance once I didn't work anymore

and I didn't want to pay for all these ridiculous tests to find out why I was in

pain. They wouldn't believe my scoliosis was the cause. But for the 2 years

prior, I went to many various drs and chiropractors and psychiatrists and I

don't remember what all. My disability insurance company sent me to so many

places trying to disprove my claim. I won both though. Ten years later I got cut

off from MetLife, out of

the blue for no reason. I fought for a year, going again to all these different

drs. they wanted me to see, and everyone backed  me up but MetLife would lose my

appeal, just not respond, throw out a drs. report because they didn't like his

answers (seriously!) and when I finally told them I was having surgery, my 1st

one, they offered me a settlement. I was glad to be done with them. They even

had me followed and video taped me walking my dogs. Tried to say I couldn't be

in too much pain to work 8 hours a day if I could take my dogs for a walk. But

SS is much kinder. Once you're accepted they only contact you every few years

for a review. I've had to only once send in Drs. reports, and after that just

filled out a questionaire about how I was doing, etc.

 

But anyway, have lots of documentation about your condition. And letters saying

why you can't work.

Social Security Disability

Can anyone give me some advise on how to prepare for my social security

disability hearing. I have been unable to work for 4 yrs now as a

result of a botched Harrington Rod implant surgery. I filed for

disability b/c of the chronic pain and the heavy meds I have to take

just to get through the day. I just need to know what to expect at the

hearing...has anyone gone through it before themselves?

[Guest guest]

Your welcome.

From: njones46229 <njones46229@...>

Subject: Re: Social Security Disability

Scoliosis Treatment

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 2:14 PM

Thank you so much Lana, Randie and . Your advise and

experiences has been very helpful. I'll keep you updated. Thanks again.

[Guest guest]

I hope and pray for you that the hearing goes in your favor.  You might have to

educate your judge on what impact scoliosis has had in your life.  When you go

to the judge, take ALL your medications with you and line them up in front of

you as you are talking.  It is a big deal if you can cry.  I've never told that

to anyone before, but it's the truth.

lj

From: njones46229 <njones46229@...>

Subject: Re: Social Security Disability

Scoliosis Treatment

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 8:41 AM

Thank you so much Lana, this helps alot.

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> From: njones46229 <njones46229@ ...>

> Subject: Social Security Disability

> Scoliosis Treatment

> Date: Monday, September 15, 2008, 9:30 AM

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> Can anyone give me some advise on how to prepare for my social

security

> disability hearing. I have been unable to work for 4 yrs now as a

> result of a botched Harrington Rod implant surgery. I filed for

> disability b/c of the chronic pain and the heavy meds I have to

take

> just to get through the day. I just need to know what to expect at

the

> hearing...has anyone gone through it before themselves?

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[Guest guest]

, ME TOO!  I had to stand and sit, stand and sit at my hearing!  I'd say,

" I...I'm sorry, I have to (stand or sit). "   He was understanding.

lj

From: Randie Meyer <taknitlite (DOT) com>

Subject: Re: Social Security Disability

Scoliosis Treatment

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 9:16 PM

I had a lawyer. But I was asked a few questions by the judge. The only 2 I

remember are will I accept whatever treatments my Drs. suggest and do I believe

I'll ever be able to work again. I answered yes to both even though I didn't

mean it. I just had the feeling that's what he wanted to hear. The whole hearing

took about 15 minutes and after 2 years of appeals, I was approved on the basis

that I would see a Dr regularly and not refuse tests and treatments-- which I

had done in the past. Only because I had no insurance once I didn't work anymore

and I didn't want to pay for all these ridiculous tests to find out why I was in

pain. They wouldn't believe my scoliosis was the cause. But for the 2 years

prior, I went to many various drs and chiropractors and psychiatrists and I

don't remember what all. My disability insurance company sent me to so many

places trying to disprove my claim. I won both though. Ten years later I got cut

off from MetLife, out of

the blue for no reason. I fought for a year, going again to all these different

drs. they wanted me to see, and everyone backed  me up but MetLife would lose my

appeal, just not respond, throw out a drs. report because they didn't like his

answers (seriously!) and when I finally told them I was having surgery, my 1st

one, they offered me a settlement. I was glad to be done with them. They even

had me followed and video taped me walking my dogs. Tried to say I couldn't be

in too much pain to work 8 hours a day if I could take my dogs for a walk. But

SS is much kinder. Once you're accepted they only contact you every few years

for a review. I've had to only once send in Drs. reports, and after that just

filled out a questionaire about how I was doing, etc.

 

But anyway, have lots of documentation about your condition. And letters saying

why you can't work.

Social Security Disability

Can anyone give me some advise on how to prepare for my social security

disability hearing. I have been unable to work for 4 yrs now as a

result of a botched Harrington Rod implant surgery. I filed for

disability b/c of the chronic pain and the heavy meds I have to take

just to get through the day. I just need to know what to expect at the

hearing...has anyone gone through it before themselves?

[Guest guest]

I am confused about the criteria for applying for SSDI.

Do the parents have to be retired?

Does the young adult have to be employed?

Thanks!

[Guest guest]

I am confused about the criteria for applying for SSDI.

Do the parents have to be retired?

Does the young adult have to be employed?

Thanks!

[Guest guest]

I believe a person has two ways to qualify:

Retired parent on Social Security or disabled parent on SSDI

Disabled individual with enough credits from paying into social security to

qualify.

From: Diane Ruklic <dinews45@...>

Subject: Re: Social Security Disability

" IPADDUnite " <IPADDUnite >

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 1:33 PM

 

I am confused about the criteria for applying for SSDI.

Do the parents have to be retired?

Does the young adult have to be employed?

Thanks!

[Guest guest]

I believe a person has two ways to qualify:

Retired parent on Social Security or disabled parent on SSDI

Disabled individual with enough credits from paying into social security to

qualify.

From: Diane Ruklic <dinews45@...>

Subject: Re: Social Security Disability

" IPADDUnite " <IPADDUnite >

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 1:33 PM

 

I am confused about the criteria for applying for SSDI.

Do the parents have to be retired?

Does the young adult have to be employed?

Thanks!

[Guest guest]

When I was talking to other folk that have Adult disabled child enrolling into

SSDI, they said that one was rejected because of working. Whether it is below

$980 or not, I don't know but was warned that it may interfere with SSDI.

Personally, I was unemployed for over 2 years. I have work in jobs like janitor

and sale. I made just around $300 a month, there weren't substantial gain income

that occur throughout my lifetime.

Don't know what is the minumum unemployment gap if it possible for disabled

adult child that work trying to get SSDI.

On Social Security website, it have made some indication of possibility of

having grandparent providing adult disabled child for SSDI.

Here is the Qoute...

" The " adult child " —including an adopted child, or, in some cases, a stepchild,

grandchild, or step grandchild—must be unmarried, age 18 or older, and have a

disability that started before age 22. " - Social Security Administration SSA.GOV

[Guest guest]

When I was talking to other folk that have Adult disabled child enrolling into

SSDI, they said that one was rejected because of working. Whether it is below

$980 or not, I don't know but was warned that it may interfere with SSDI.

Personally, I was unemployed for over 2 years. I have work in jobs like janitor

and sale. I made just around $300 a month, there weren't substantial gain income

that occur throughout my lifetime.

Don't know what is the minumum unemployment gap if it possible for disabled

adult child that work trying to get SSDI.

On Social Security website, it have made some indication of possibility of

having grandparent providing adult disabled child for SSDI.

Here is the Qoute...

" The " adult child " —including an adopted child, or, in some cases, a stepchild,

grandchild, or step grandchild—must be unmarried, age 18 or older, and have a

disability that started before age 22. " - Social Security Administration SSA.GOV

[Guest guest]

Work is encouraged by SSA. There are income limits and a great deal of red

tape to the work, income related work expences reporoting etc. Our son

worked a predetermined number of credits from the time he was 18 to 21, six

credits, , stayed in school, , transition, and is now eligible for Medicare

on his own record and gets part SSI and part SSDI.

[Guest guest]

Work is encouraged by SSA. There are income limits and a great deal of red

tape to the work, income related work expences reporoting etc. Our son

worked a predetermined number of credits from the time he was 18 to 21, six

credits, , stayed in school, , transition, and is now eligible for Medicare

on his own record and gets part SSI and part SSDI.

[Guest guest]

> on his own record and gets part SSI and part SSDI.

>

This has me thinking. I'll be contacting SSA, but somebody here might know

faster.

My hubby will be turning 61 in a couple weeks. He's been retired for the last 4

yrs, but will start collecting SS next Nov. gets $30 of his SSI; the rest

goes to the facility. If I decide to go with SSDI for him, would he be able to

get anything more than the $30 or would it still all go to the facility?

Liz

(btw-he got his new cane. It has a different tip than what he's used to, but I

think it'll be safer.

[Guest guest]

> on his own record and gets part SSI and part SSDI.

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This has me thinking. I'll be contacting SSA, but somebody here might know

faster.

My hubby will be turning 61 in a couple weeks. He's been retired for the last 4

yrs, but will start collecting SS next Nov. gets $30 of his SSI; the rest

goes to the facility. If I decide to go with SSDI for him, would he be able to

get anything more than the $30 or would it still all go to the facility?

Liz

(btw-he got his new cane. It has a different tip than what he's used to, but I

think it'll be safer.

[Guest guest]

I dont think you get a choice whether to take SSI or SSDI. It is all what

SSA calculates what your child is entitled to . If your husband retures and

collects his SSDI your son get SSDI...Sherie Schnieder...welcome to chime in

here on this. Regarding the residence I would bet it will still keep all

but $30.

[Guest guest]

I dont think you get a choice whether to take SSI or SSDI. It is all what

SSA calculates what your child is entitled to . If your husband retures and

collects his SSDI your son get SSDI...Sherie Schnieder...welcome to chime in

here on this. Regarding the residence I would bet it will still keep all

but $30.

[Guest guest]

If he lives in a facility that is paid for by Medicaid, all he will receive will

be the $30 - regardless of any increase in his Social Security benefit. This is

true for Illinois but not many other states.

________________________________

From: Liz <dljar58@...>

IPADDUnite

Sent: Wed, November 18, 2009 7:36:17 PM

Subject: Re: Social Security Disability

 

> on his own record and gets part SSI and part SSDI.

>

This has me thinking. I'll be contacting SSA, but somebody here might know

faster.

My hubby will be turning 61 in a couple weeks. He's been retired for the last 4

yrs, but will start collecting SS next Nov. gets $30 of his SSI; the rest

goes to the facility. If I decide to go with SSDI for him, would he be able to

get anything more than the $30 or would it still all go to the facility?

Liz

(btw-he got his new cane. It has a different tip than what he's used to, but I

think it'll be safer.