Disability Claim

[Fit Guru]

Has anyone applied for disability or friend or family member? Was it approved first time? How long? Friend of mine has been out of work a year with back trouble. He seems to get around with a limp but I have no idea how bad you have to be. Only people I know on disability are just crazy!! Lol

[Vicious 13]

Ta fairly easy to get w the right doctors it can take time though I've been on disability for a few months never permanent but I know people tht are just fat and they are on it I could go on it permanently because of my knee but that's not the lifestyle I want to live so I'll gut it out till I really can't walk anymore but to answer your question you need to right doctors the right paperwork patience and u need to stay on them

[Fit Guru]

They actually sent him to the State disability Dr. I've heard this could be good because they just want to verify the disability.

[Fit Guru]

They actually sent him to the State disability Dr. I've heard this could be good because they just want to verify the disability.

[Vicious 13]

Yea they did that to my boy and normally fakes get scared ad don't go but my boy just went to them yea I have pain and yea they approved
It they told him it's surprising how many people get scared and don't go

[Nelson303]

Super easy. If you have past military history. Even easier. Mental is the easiest. Well for me anyway.

[Fit Guru]

He said the exam was a joke. He also said everyone in the waiting room look like they've never worked a day in their life and he's a real clean-cut well-dressed person. He said the doctor told him to own everything. He was kind of coaching him through what to say about the pain so he could write it on-paper

[Vicious 13]

Yup part of the problem in this country disability pays very well I was getting about 80% of what I was making weekly at work and then without the 86 miles of driving it's almost like I was making more

[Fit Guru]

He said the exam was very confusing. One second seemed like the Dr was being sensitive then the next giving him test that didn't even relate to his injury. He said he has no idea how it went. I've heard 80% get denied first time but I have 2 other friends that were never sent to.a SSI Dr and approved in 3 months. Who knows?

[Manny1983]

Re: Disability Claim

My girl is actually in the process of trying to get on disability because she has epilepsy and it just keeps getting worse. We asked her doctor before if she could get surgery to correct it but he said she does not yet meet the criteria to be recommended for surgery by which insurance would pay. We asked about disability he said basically you fill out the application and it's about 3-6 months before you find out but most people don't get approved until they've applied 3 or more times regardless of weather or not they qualify. Also he said his only role is to verify her condition and past treatment nothing more.

[Nelson303]

Manny, it takes time and is bullshit. There is a non profit advocacy group that will help. Each state is different. My X works for large non profit here. They help with all that. PM me. If you want I bet she can find a group in your state. And with what your doc is saying to your wife. Ask for a 2nd opinion. Don't know your insurance deal but?? Shit give it a shot.

[kazman68]

Re: Disability Claim

My girl is actually in the process of trying to get on disability because she has epilepsy and it just keeps getting worse. We asked her doctor before if she could get surgery to correct it but he said she does not yet meet the criteria to be recommended for surgery by which insurance would pay. We asked about disability he said basically you fill out the application and it's about 3-6 months before you find out but most people don't get approved until they've applied 3 or more times regardless of weather or not they qualify. Also he said his only role is to verify her condition and past treatment nothing more.

You always get denied the first time, then you have to file a 2nd, wait to be denied, at the 3rd time, you can hire an attorney(which I did) The hearing lasted 10 minutes, I had a huge case file on his desk..I waited about 2 yrs to be approved in 10 mins. They want to discourage you...they have no problem taking out taxes for ssdi right away..and ssdi is not welfare! It's like insurance you buy into through payroll deductions, the more you've worked the more you can get from ssdi, some people are also eligible for ssi as well...for people who haven't worked ssi is all they can get to me if you haven't worked and get money from the government that's welfare. You do get back pay usually split into 2 payments and of course the attorney's get their cut as well.

[malaki26]

Re: Disability Claim

You always get denied the first time, then you have to file a 2nd, wait to be denied, at the 3rd time, you can hire an attorney(which I did) The hearing lasted 10 minutes, I had a huge case file on his desk..I waited about 2 yrs to be approved in 10 mins. They want to discourage you...they have no problem taking out taxes for ssdi right away..and ssdi is not welfare! It's like insurance you buy into through payroll deductions, the more you've worked the more you can get from ssdi, some people are also eligible for ssi as well...for people who haven't worked ssi is all they can get to me if you haven't worked and get money from the government that's welfare. You do get back pay usually split into 2 payments and of course the attorney's get their cut as well.

the same thing happened to my mom

[Fit Guru]

Yea that's pretty much everyone's story

[Fit Guru]

Holy shit he got approved! Big lump sum and monthly check! The lady said " that was one of the fasted I'd ever seen"