Applying For Social Security Disability. Any Advice?
By cowgirl2701
@cowgirl2701 (2079)
United States
March 10, 2007 1:39pm CST
I have decided it is time to apply for Social Security Disability. It is getting harder and harder for me to do things. I try to stay active but it doesn't take much to over do it. I have heard most people get turned down when they first apply. They have to appeal and sometimes get a lawyer. I have been told I should have applied a long time ago. I have a few of the diseases that are on their list as severe. Have any of you applied? Do you have any advice to help me out? I am getting as many of my medical records as I can. I would appreciate any advice you have.
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3 responses
@rainbowzr4ever (268)
• United States
10 Mar 07
be prepared to wait and don't give up I think everyone gets turned down the first time some even the second. Of course it depends on what's going on with u. good luck
@cowgirl2701 (2079)
• United States
10 Mar 07
I won't give up. I have lost jobs because of my Lupus. I have heard that most people get turned down the first time. I am prepared for that. Thanks for commenting.
@annsweets (2046)
• United States
4 Aug 07
I filed about 2 months ago, i'm still waiting for a response from them
@annsweets (2046)
• United States
14 Aug 07
i am going for my physical in a few days, so hopefully, i get some news soon.
@twoey68 (13627)
• United States
14 Mar 08
Hubby became disabled several years ago and has a bone disease in which his bones are deteriating. He tried for 2-3 years to get his Social Security, he finally got it, not so much b/c of his disability as much as b/c he turned 50. It really ticks me off that he worked most of his life paying into it and had to fight like he*l to get it and ppl that have never paid into it get it so easily.
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