Social security disability

[Lady_Wu]

I got SSD back in 91. I was so sick that it was granted automatically, it seems. I didn't go to court, didn't even get a lawyer. My doc did it all. SSDI is another thing all together. It seems to come and go without warning. Sometimes I have it, sometimes I don't. Dependent upon the position of sunspots? Ich habe nein idea.
Good luck, Kobi!
Lady_Wu

[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?

[The Oopster]

I don't remember much about mine. The judge pretty much had his decision made for me prior to the court preceeding. I had recently had surgery so the judge wanted to determine whether i was any better since it. I wasn't. I knew when leaving that my benefits had been approved.

Luckily i have gotten better and the only benefit i still receive is medicare

[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.

[Delish]

Originally Posted by Kobi

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.

My issue is not how but when I can do things. My issue is chronic fatigue and pain due to apparently Lupus. I have already spent my savings and thankfully my ex is covering our mortgage. I am going to owe her out the ass if we don't sell soon.

Thank you and good luck with yours too! My bday is Sept 13th and my hearing is Sept 14th Maybe Sept will be a good month for us!

[Starbuck]

To all who need help,

I had a company called Allsup help me get my SSDI the first time through; they have an either 93 or 97% win rate...I don't remember the correct number since it's been so many years.

They sent me the paperwork to fill out but then called me to and asked me the questions and the lady filled in the answers in the computer while we were on the phone, very helpful. And she asked questions I could tell that were eliciting answers from me that were making my case better than had I filled out the papers and just mailed them back in alone.

They do charge a fee but their is a federal limit on how much they can charge and let me tell you, it is so worth their help! The phone number is 1-800-560-1410. They even have a website, just google allsup. Hope this helps!