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Social Security Disability Benefits
Does anyone from the United States know about receivind Social Security Disabilty? I just applied. I have a liver biopsy that shows piecemeal necrosis. My knodell score is 15/18. I said I was fatigued and unable to sit at the computer (my line of work) for more than 1/2 hour because of chronic fatigue. I also have depression and have been taking Zoloft for a few years. Do you folks think that this will "cut" it? Also, I did 15 weeks of Interferon/Riba and am a non-responder.
Merrie
Merrie
You said....You are nearing the shot 10 mark! Chipping away at this dastardly virus. I take the last shot Sunday.
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Want to trade with me? What if i say pretty please.
And yes SSDI can be a real pain, your first denial is pretty common. Its the second try that you want to give it your all. Because if you have to go to round 3 before a judge your looking at maybe 2 years. You'll get all but the first 5 months in a lump some - the 25% your atty. gets. And its easy to win with the judge but mot many can hold out 2 years and SS knows that. So anybody needs to have doc's, reports, and anything else on at least your second try. Depending what state your from the wait before going before a judge on your 3rd time can be 1 to2 years... Glad your about done and soon will be SVR
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Want to trade with me? What if i say pretty please.
And yes SSDI can be a real pain, your first denial is pretty common. Its the second try that you want to give it your all. Because if you have to go to round 3 before a judge your looking at maybe 2 years. You'll get all but the first 5 months in a lump some - the 25% your atty. gets. And its easy to win with the judge but mot many can hold out 2 years and SS knows that. So anybody needs to have doc's, reports, and anything else on at least your second try. Depending what state your from the wait before going before a judge on your 3rd time can be 1 to2 years... Glad your about done and soon will be SVR
Hello Merrie,
If you just submitted the application, you can expect to be interviewed by a doctor in your area, probably one contracted by SSA. If you are seeking disability from depression in addition to your physical problems you may also be interviewed by a psychologist, psychiatric social worker or the like. Their input, combined with whatever documentation they obtain about your illness and treatments, will determine the SSA ruling. You may not get disability for simply having HCV but you could for how it has manifested in you and how that has interfered with your ability to make a living. Your age and work history may also be factors. Remember that you may appeal a denied claim, especially if your condition worsens/changes while you are waiting or you obtain new important documentation. I work with people who receive/apply/appeal disability and many of them did not get approval on the first application. I have seen some pretty ill people turned down and some of the "walking wounded" approved on the first try. I apologize for the vague answer here but it really can be a **** shoot. The main thing is to document thoroughly and to not give up. Getting an attorney can be an option too. Best of luck!
- Lee
If you just submitted the application, you can expect to be interviewed by a doctor in your area, probably one contracted by SSA. If you are seeking disability from depression in addition to your physical problems you may also be interviewed by a psychologist, psychiatric social worker or the like. Their input, combined with whatever documentation they obtain about your illness and treatments, will determine the SSA ruling. You may not get disability for simply having HCV but you could for how it has manifested in you and how that has interfered with your ability to make a living. Your age and work history may also be factors. Remember that you may appeal a denied claim, especially if your condition worsens/changes while you are waiting or you obtain new important documentation. I work with people who receive/apply/appeal disability and many of them did not get approval on the first application. I have seen some pretty ill people turned down and some of the "walking wounded" approved on the first try. I apologize for the vague answer here but it really can be a **** shoot. The main thing is to document thoroughly and to not give up. Getting an attorney can be an option too. Best of luck!
- Lee
It's in here. You may have to fight hard and take a lot of time to do it but it's listed on the site.
Google Hep C and Social Security and you will find help there maybe~!
Possible Medical Disability Conditions *-
Disability due to: Cancer, diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, Lupus, crohn's disease or crohns, Multiple Sclerosis or MS, rheumatoid arthritis, diverticulitis, back surgery, heart surgery, high blood pressure (hypertension), hip, neck, shoulder, ankle, wrist, back, or other joint problems, disc herniation, hydrocephalitis, interstitial cystitis, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rsi or repetitive stress injury, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, Parkinson's disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, kidney disease, arthritis, dysthymia, depression or other mood disorders. Congestive or Chronic Heart Failure, Type 1 Seizure Disorder, Stroke, COPD, Auto immune system disease, emphysema, hearing loss or poor hearing, statutory blindness, Peripheral Field Problems or Other Vision Loss, Clinical Obesity or Morbidly Obese, attention deficit hyper activity or ADHD, bipolar disorder or manic depression, panic disorder, schizophrenia, autism, head trauma or brain injury. Low IQ, mental retardation, learning disability, epilepsy, cancer, chronic fatigue, lupus, anxiety, inner ear problems, meniere's, vertigo or dizziness, kidney failure requiring dialysis or other renal problems, cirrhosis of the liver, hepatitis C or other liver disease, pancreatitis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, rsd or reflex sympathetic dystrophy, sarcoidosis, peripheral vascular disease, lyme disease, cerebral palsy, rheumatoid arthritis, down syndrome, hiv, aids, anemia, sickle cell, thyroid problems including hypothyroidism, esrd or end stage renal disease, reflux, GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease), cfids, muscular dystrophy, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, or tachycardia, bradycardia or other arrhythmia.
Google Hep C and Social Security and you will find help there maybe~!
Possible Medical Disability Conditions *-
Disability due to: Cancer, diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, Lupus, crohn's disease or crohns, Multiple Sclerosis or MS, rheumatoid arthritis, diverticulitis, back surgery, heart surgery, high blood pressure (hypertension), hip, neck, shoulder, ankle, wrist, back, or other joint problems, disc herniation, hydrocephalitis, interstitial cystitis, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rsi or repetitive stress injury, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, Parkinson's disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, kidney disease, arthritis, dysthymia, depression or other mood disorders. Congestive or Chronic Heart Failure, Type 1 Seizure Disorder, Stroke, COPD, Auto immune system disease, emphysema, hearing loss or poor hearing, statutory blindness, Peripheral Field Problems or Other Vision Loss, Clinical Obesity or Morbidly Obese, attention deficit hyper activity or ADHD, bipolar disorder or manic depression, panic disorder, schizophrenia, autism, head trauma or brain injury. Low IQ, mental retardation, learning disability, epilepsy, cancer, chronic fatigue, lupus, anxiety, inner ear problems, meniere's, vertigo or dizziness, kidney failure requiring dialysis or other renal problems, cirrhosis of the liver, hepatitis C or other liver disease, pancreatitis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, rsd or reflex sympathetic dystrophy, sarcoidosis, peripheral vascular disease, lyme disease, cerebral palsy, rheumatoid arthritis, down syndrome, hiv, aids, anemia, sickle cell, thyroid problems including hypothyroidism, esrd or end stage renal disease, reflux, GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease), cfids, muscular dystrophy, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, or tachycardia, bradycardia or other arrhythmia.
Hi there. You ask will this cut it? Yes but it might not be easy, First have you been off work at least 5 months? Also your age will come into play. Even though your not able to do your line of work, they will look is there any line of work at your age and education that you can do.
You didn't say how much info you provided them, like doctor statements, bx. reports, ect. Be ready to be turned down on your first request as most people are. But don't let that discourage you. Make sure any questions they ask you like what are you able to do at home. Cooking,cleaning, shopping, you give it the worst case possible.
Are you seeing a psychologist/psychiatrist? If yes have them write a letter detailing how your depression along with your hep-c is effecting your ablity to even leave your house and are not able to work.
Get copys of your bx. report and ask your GI/hepatologist to also write a letter stating your a non-responder and your bx, shows cirrhosis. And it makes it in possible for you to work. Also have your family doctor do the same. These people know how to word things in your favor. Also be ready to supply SS with a family member if asked to, And have that family member tell them how they have to help you out, Like shopping, errands, house keeping ect. Good luck to you.
You didn't say how much info you provided them, like doctor statements, bx. reports, ect. Be ready to be turned down on your first request as most people are. But don't let that discourage you. Make sure any questions they ask you like what are you able to do at home. Cooking,cleaning, shopping, you give it the worst case possible.
Are you seeing a psychologist/psychiatrist? If yes have them write a letter detailing how your depression along with your hep-c is effecting your ablity to even leave your house and are not able to work.
Get copys of your bx. report and ask your GI/hepatologist to also write a letter stating your a non-responder and your bx, shows cirrhosis. And it makes it in possible for you to work. Also have your family doctor do the same. These people know how to word things in your favor. Also be ready to supply SS with a family member if asked to, And have that family member tell them how they have to help you out, Like shopping, errands, house keeping ect. Good luck to you.
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