Social security disability

[Kobi]

Originally Posted by Delish

Kobi~ I go in front of the judge next month for my hearing. I have been told here, that there will be some job assessment people there (i forgot their actual title) that will try to assess whether I can do any job including washing dishes. I know there is people that cheat the system but really....if u have a degree and in a professional field and LOVE what you do why would you do that? If I could work a normal schedule, I would be glad to
When is your hearing btw?

Delish,

The job assessment people are the vocational counselors. I didnt know they would be there until the letter to the voc person came in my packet.

Had a funny (haha) discussion with my lawyer over this. Told him the question to ask me is not CAN I do something but HOW. I live alone. If I cant figure out how to do something I have an even bigger problem. Of course I can cook, clean, grocery shop and do laundry. Now ask me HOW I have to do them.

I am sure people do try and rip off the system. What bugs me is the money I get from long term disability barely covers my mortgage. I have been draining savings for 3 years to cover the rest, even after cutting expense to the bone. Does any sane person think I would do this for the heck of it?

My hearing the Sept 13th. Thankfully not a Friday the 13th. And what is this hearing by video stuff? Judge doesnt even come in person unless you request it and are willing to wait a few more months. Heck maybe they can save me a trip to the city and we can do it via skype.

I wish you well at your hearing. It is definately an aggravating experience.