Social Security Disability: What NOT To Do
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The process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits is long and difficult. If you make the wrong move, you could RUIN your chances of getting benefits. In this video, David Henson--managing partner of HensonFuerst Attorneys--discusses what NOT to do during the application process.
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Applying for Social Security Disability is tough. At the time when you are feeling bad enough to be considered disabled, the agency seems to want to make the process as difficult as possible. If you want to make their job easier, I can help you with that.
Hi, I'm David Henson, managing partner with HensonFuerst Attorneys. We help people through the long and exhausting process of attaining Social Security Disability benefits everyday. Of the many things we've learned along the way, one lesson is clear: The SSA looks for reasons to reject your claim. Here are the top 5 things you can do to help SS shut you out.
1. Don't get medical care for your conditions.
2. Do drugs or alcohol.
3.Break the law, or end up in jail.
4.Don't keep your lawyer up-to-date on your situation.
5. Miss deadlines or appointments.
If you work hard all your life, and end up so injured or sick that you can no longer work, you may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits. But just because you are eligible, that doesn't mean you are entitled. There is a world of reasons why your case may be not be approved...don't hand the courts a reason to deny your claim.
This is David Henson, with HensonFuerst Attorneys. For more information about how we can help you fight for your SSD benefits, visit our website at LAWMED.com/SocialSecurityDisability/. Or, call us at 1-800-4-LAWMED.
If you have questions, HensonFuerst has answers.
If you have medical records of your illness it shouldn’t take years or months to receive the benefit. You pay into the system you should get help when you need it. You shouldn’t have to prove you deserve anything!
Agree. My husband was diagnosed with autism at age 3 and to reinstate his disability later in life, we were able to give them hundreds and hundreds of records and paperwork from spanning over 20 some years that all consistently and CONSTANTLY talked about his autism.
I showed thim all my medical records and they still denied me for 14 years. My neck was fused, I was on a 5 lb limit Social Security doctor said I could lift 25 lb my doctors told them no way I was on a 5 lb limit. I can no longer do my normal job which was nursing lifting heavy patients. So you tell me plus I have Osteo arthritis in my back so you tell me okay I'll this is written documentation and they still denied me for 14 years they didn't go back and pay me for 14 years they only paid me for one year a back pay and I had to fight him for that also
The social security system is totally corrupt okay if you don't get the right judge and the right people they will deny you and deny you and deny you and deny you that is a fact
So given what you said in the video, what do you think my chances are for SSDI approval with my age 63, HIV, High Blood Pressure and diabetic neuropathy?
@@thebootielover update did you get ssdi ?
@@goldstandard7046 Had my ALJ hearing 3 mo ago. My SSA account still says hearing. SMGDH. The ALJ ask my Lawyer to provide her a cope of my last check stub show my wages to verify my on set date. Nothing since. Still waiting. Ill be 65 in August. Maybe the ALJ is waiting on those special rules SSA have for Claiments 65 and older. IDK. I just need my paper. Thanks for asking and I will keep you updated.
After my 2nd denial I finally got a lawyer. After a 2 year wait I was finally approved. I have 2 incurable diseases, seeing 4 doctors, mri's, colonoscopys, cat scans. Whew, it was a long wait but now I can breathe easier while I keep doctor appointments.
I never received it! I was denied for 9 YEARS even though I did EVERYTHING you said! In the end, none of it mattered! They just completely ignored all statements and records from my doctors and their doctors made up things in their reports because they have an ulterior motive and a conflict of interest, not to mention two of them were overtly racist and biased against me. My doctor sent them multiple personal letters and even took time out of his busy schedule to call them himself to tell them that I was permanently disabled and STILL they denied me! So going to see their doctors and getting my doctors to say I was disabled was a waste of time AND money! I even had a crappy lawyer that expected me to do everything and on top of that, they abandoned me a week before the ALJ hearing, leaving me to face them in court ALONE!!! Lastly, I have no criminal record and am not on any drugs of ANY KIND! They have NO EXCUSE! These people don't care if I'm sick and homeless, starve to death, or commit suicide because I'm tired of the pain and suffering! Racist, evil, system!
So true
I feel your pain! I have spinal stenosis. Been in pain since I was like 10 yrs old. Denied 2 x!! And I did go homeless in that time. Where I then DID become a drug addict. Been clean for over a decade. STILL denied 2 years ago! Sorry for you as well!
I have had the same experience with social security but know people that are perfectly fine and on the shit
@@chrisbee5355 Damn, Chris, I am so sorry to hear that. Hearing what they forced you to go through just pisses me off even more.Ive all but given up and rely on a friend and God to take care of me, but I hope you get yours sooner than later. They really have some of society's worst running this thing, and that's all according to plan!
@@anthonywildman2015 Yeah I know people that got approved as well, but if they intentionally keep even one person that deserves it from getting it, then the system is broken. :(
I was 41when I was approved ssd for arthritis and severe chronic pain, I never stepped into any office and did all over the phone. but I Han years of treatment from orthopedic surgeons and a letter from my doctor stating I was permanently disabled and could never work again. it took three months but they paid me for from the very day I called to get SSD. it hurts me to know the hell people go through when they should have been approved the first time
i went to jail for 3 months ...and I went to retrieve my ssi payment for November 2018 and my check wasn't there....what happened..i was tols by social security that u had to go to jail do a year for your check to be stopped......my question is this ...where is my ssi check....I need the money my rent is due....I don't want to be evicted...Can anyone help me....I urgently need someone's advise...or information about what to do or whom I should speak with.....
Same case for me except for the surgery and I never received it even though I did everything right!
@@woodrowwilson8389 your check stops after you are in jail for 30 days. You then have to contact Social Security Administration to get your check again.
A is there any way we can speak threw email
@@woodrowwilson8389 as a formal correction officer but also as a Christian I don't know what you did to go to jail or prison but then they take your money and then they wonder how you end up back to the life of crime you could have been a child molester or a murderer no we don't want to give you money but we don't want you to commit new crimes either is it catch 22 prayer about it my brother in Christ cause the legal system social security system is broken it's set up for failure 😫
1. They will use medical records to deny you, even if those records support you in every way they will find cause to use them against you or consider them to "carry no weight" and they don't need a reason to do this, they just do it.
2. If you don't use drugs or alcohol you will be considered non compliant and stable and they will use it to deny you.
3. If you get along fine with others it will be used as evidence that you are not disabled.
4. If you are capable of making appointments you are capable of working.
I feel sorry for anyone who thinks they are doing something wrong. You are presented with 2 choices multiple times along the way, no matter which side you fall it will be considered the ineligible side and it's designed to give the impression of free will and make you blame yourself. It's designed to be ruinous I guess.
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From the beginning i have been consistent in all my disability issues. I reported my knees my ankles and my wrists are damaged plus my vision and schizophrenia. Is disabilities ive suffered from. They only approved me for my wrists having torn ligaments and nerve damage. They gave me a year review and i had to go to a one on one hearing and they denied me. I asked for reconsideration and continueation of benefits a little before that hearing i was hospitalized for mental health crisis. I had even had xrays of how bad my joints looked. They admitted to me that the only way i can continue to receive my benefits is to get on my antipsychotics and coincidentally have proof of keeping my mental health appointments. This is the year of my second review hearing and now i think i have %50 chance of them stopping my benefits. So now i am waiting to go to another hearing and a little worried because to them i am just a number. I just don't understand why the original reason they approved me isn't good reason enough to keep getting my benefits without having to do hearings if i and my Dr's know i have not improved and i never will improve.😞
@FRANCISCO POLLARDO well that's a crock of shit
I had good luck with my case several years ago. I did not actually hire an attorney but a lawyer commercial I saw on TV provided great guidance on how to better my chances of winning. The lawyer commercial had focused on appeals. They later changed their service to include original applications for disability benefits after I won my case without having to file an appeal.
What lawyer was that?
You are amazing I cannot believe you actually gave advice like that. I don't think I've ever seen a video on RUclips that was as helpful as this one! You are an absolute angel.
He was straight to.the point but very relevant for all of us.
Another way is stay off of social media and posting happy pictures
Amen !! Your absolutely right about all .yrs ago I had a strong case . They looked back at my medical records , asking ME WHY I haven't been or missed my doctors appointment asked bout my drinking , they said just about every thing .to make me look bad & after telling judge I didn't have away . Wrong answer for me , because I feel he thought if I was in pain I could have found away . So I was denied . now I attend all Doctor apt. THANKS FOR SHARING!!
You think getting social security disability is bad? Wait until you have to jump through flaming hoops to try and keep it. I'm disabled. My condition will NEVER improve because it's a mental disability. But every month or two I'm harassed by social security to provide this documentation or that documentation to prove my disability. Last year I had to fill out a form and send it back to social security. So I did. A week or two later they send a letter saying they never received the form they wanted and were going to end my benefits. So I call them and tell them I sent it. But they continue to claim I didn't. They tell me they'll send the form again and this time I should fax it instead of mail it since it's faster and sure to get there. So reluctantly, I agree to do it. I fill out the form AGAIN and fax it to them. A week later they're complaining they don't have it. Now I'm getting upset. I'm on the phone with them again. I'm sitting there telling them I have the receipt in my hand with confirmation on it that the fax went through. But they won't budge. So I fax it AGAIN (3rd time they've received it if you're keeping score). I get back on the phone with the same person. This time they confirm they got the fax. The person tells me that all is now good. My benefits will continue to be sent with no interruption. Fast forward a month or two. The day my benefits usually come each month passes. I'm like what is going on? I've received no mail from Social Security about any change so it's unexpected that my check wouldn't be there. So I call Social Security. I shit you not, they cancelled my benefits claiming that I never sent in the proper forms (the same forms I had sent multiple times)!!! I was PISSED. The whole situation fucked my finances for that month before they finally fixed the issue. And to top it all of, after all of that they decided my case was due for a review.
And this month they stopped my brothers social security disability (he has mental disabilities as well) with no warning.
Social security is run by completely inept morons I swear to god. They fuck with peoples lives. People who have disabilities NEED that money to live. How they can just stop benefits with no warning is confusing to me. And it makes me mad.
I went through the same thing 2 years ago when new president took office. If your on social security and this has not happened to you yet just wait. Social security told me they are randomly picking people to prove disability after all over been on it since 2007 . We all have to go through reviews and it is extremely stressful. I have a mental disability and they sent me to a new doctor even though I see my doctor for mental health every month and have a case manager I see weekly. I have been in the hospital several times since getting ssdi so the fact is they had PLENTY of documentation.
Same thing is happening to me and it has been an emotional rollercoaster. I am just so exhausted of it all. I feel like I am being penalized for working and trying to get my life together again. How do they expect people to escape the system when they have all of these roadblocks...
Survivor believe me i know exactly how it is for total of few months now the admiditrations keeps threating my Brothers life they set up a doctors appointnents for him BUT the location is waaay to far i told them and they dont care at all so i decide to tell them hes very very sick BUT us true BUT a week later they continúe to threating his life and they just did it again today i called the police BUT they wont do nothing about it
1 Survivor they always say they sent me letters and I never get them. I even had an all out argument with my postal carrier. No I feel bad cuz he probably isn’t the problem
WHY DO YOU HAVE TO GET WORRIED OVER SSI WHEN YOU CAN JUST BOOST YOUR CREDIT AND GET WHATEVER YOU WANT TO GET LIKE HOUSES,CAR,BIKE I JUST GOT MY CREDIT BOOSTED FROM 470 TO 820 THROUGH RAUL
YOU CAN ALSO BOOST YOUR CREDIT AS WELL
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I went through this process and this advise is very similar to what my attorney told me. The biggest problem I had was getting medical treatment.. Could not get MEDICAID because I don't have children or pregnant LOL! Its true, its hard to go to a doctor with no insurance and if you are a man, good luck with state aid for the poor... The other big issue I had was work, How do you live with NO MONEY until your claim is approved?
Moving slow on your claim incentivizes you to go out and work for yourself. And if you have no ambition. You deserve no money!!!!!
I don’t have children or am I pregnant and was approved for Medicaid. Sorry for your luck though.
Face Shredder if you were approved it's probably because you're a minority.
Boneskullzy I am not a minority. I’m a white female, I’m also 24 years old and very physically/mentally ill. It is suppose to be challenging to get any types of benefits. This is because it cancels out people that don’t need it, to people that actually need it. My doctor encouraged me after 2 years of suffering. So I reluctantly did. I was accepted on my FIRST application for all of my benefits I applied for because I am truly ill and I need medical care for my illnesses. The system is suppose to be hard to discourage non medically ill people that are frauds. If you have strong support and accurate medical documents that fulfill their needs as being “disabled” you will be accepted. Also I’d like to point out Medicaid is a needy base program for low income individuals. So if you’re receiving/or have any kind of money above what they consider poverty levels you will not be accepted for the NEED base program.
Boneskullzy I am someone with no kids, no income, VERY young and NOT a minority. I was accepted almost instantly(5months). I’m one of the 33% accepted first application. Not because I was pregnant or a female or a minority or my age but because I’m actually disabled. You guys need to understand what your medical records have everything to do with being accepted or not. If it isn’t adequate you’re not getting accepted. Even if doctors supports your claim but doesn’t properly keep records of your symptoms and issues, you won’t get accepted. All matters what is on that medical record and if you are able to go to continued treatment.
Out of work and no insurance doesn't help. How do I go to a doctor when I can't work?
social services can help you or go to the VA ! I hope that helps you bro
+ justaman 6972 you sure said a mouthful of the truth
Sell drugs that’s what I do the system totally failed me!
justaman6972 Go to the Doctor anyway! This is how you’ll build up medical records to prove your disability. When approved, Medicare can help pay your medical costs. If you do nothing, your situation will remain as is.
@@mrs.jack-string2420 I was denied for 5yrs. I finally had to get on food stamps and medical.. Once I did that medicaid paid for my dr. got all the tests done and talk to a lawyer that only works on SS disability.
Most important make sure you have a good lawyer. Mine sat there and said nothing. The judge looked at my medical records and reprimanded the lawyer for not speaking up and asked her how I in my condition was I supposed to do the jobs they were stating I could get. He then conceded I was disabled and granted me my appeal. No thanks to the lawyer who took 1/3 of my back payments for doing nothing but keep totally silent and responding nothing at this time judge.
They used me being on a computer (which I used to apply and get a lawyer) against me! They said even though I have sever degenerative disk disease (in my neck and lower back so far with compressed nerves) that it does not interfere with my ability to perform basic work activities. They listed having pets, driving short distances, taking care of myself. I can barely walk or use my arms! I was also told that since I had done the job I lost because of this that I could still do it. WTH?I should have known though a friend of mine was turned down even after she died from cancer.
+Dawn S A friend of yours was denied even though she died of cancer?
Yes. A couple of months after she died of lung cancer her husband got the letter saying she was denied. He had sent in a death certificate. He went up to the office and asked them in person if they ever look at the paper work that is sent to them? It was in there. Idiots.
soft tissue damage is hard to prove , I have a c-4-5 herniated discs an lower back problems sciatic nerve pain . Watch the Napason , they ruined my kidneys . I was taking 3 a day for pain cuz they wouldn't give me nothing for pain an almost killed me .
Horrible , I feel for all you fellow Americas , but we Americans send 100 Of billions of out Tax money to Israel , we pay for their Health care, we pay for their university Degree to become Doctors or Chemist, we pay for the new resettlement with a new house on stolen land ,and all free with no interest Applied , we pay for that also , but ,when we get Hurt in a accident , the other Scanverger ''Lawyers'' coming down from the sky smelling%33 for your settlement Money .
Oh that SICK
I just got approved for disability. I have herniated and bulging disks from a fall at 24.
I have a chiropractor records that show I go almost everyday
I have an xray and and mri to show I'm injured
I have physical therapy (which doesn't work but I go anyway)
I have proof that I have been going for a year .
Everytime I cancel a doctors appointment I ask them to put in the notes that I'm in too much pain to get out bed and cant make my appointment
I did all the things that cause me injuries (bend over, do the dishes, walk) to show them what happens if I do day to day activities. As a result I couldnt walk and half crawled to get into the evaluation room
I was honest and explained I do have good days and if I have a good day I try to save it (resting though it and if i have a few good days in a row which is so rare I try to get out to do something even if it's just a walk in the park)
I explained how my injuries affected me and how hard it is to do day to day activities
I am approved now for disability.
I hired lawyers to handle my social security disability
Not only did they win my case they got me 39 thousand dollars in back benefits
I also had a wonderful doctor who helped my case
Of course my back is really bad and I worked for over 34 years on my job
It did take over a year to win my case
Don Dressel what state and what Lawyer
Back pay there's even people saying they can't even get back pay
I'm trying for disability because of a reoccurring diabetic ulcer on my lower right leg, it covers the front half of my lower right leg. I am under care from my doctor, the wound clinic, and the lymphamadema clinic for my condition. I contacted a disability lawyer first thing and have done everything they have asked of me. I see the doctor every month, I see the wound clinic 3 times a week and am also seeing the lymphodema clinic also 3 times a week. If the lawyer asks me to fill out a form, as soon as I get it I fill it out and back in the mail the next day. The same goes for the social security administration, I do exactly as they ask. Don't want to give them any reason to tell me no. I was told that it takes on average 6-9 months but can take up to 18 months to be approved. Was told they pay back pay from when you first apply. You got to hang on, but if you do everything you are asked to do, you should be good.
Im 50 and just last week had my first SUICIDE thought after becoming homeless. I also have ADD, Depression and PTSD. Going to try signing up fro SSI and SSDI at the advice of a social worker at the "safe house" i ended up at. Glad i watched this video it seems helpful! Thanks!
You will get approved
When I applied after being injured at work, I had no idea I was even eligible. It only took 6 weeks to begin and was back payed for 2 years. Without my SSDI, I would have been in the streets.
Great advice! Appreciate you sharing with us. I have been at this since 2017 and have a hearing in June. I have spent the last year trying to figure out why this process is so vicious and inconsistent?
I am 59 will be 60 in Aug and have worked continually since I was 17 years old ( 37 + years). Retired military and can't understand why the system has to be so cruel to people that have contributed tonthe system their entire adult life?
I didn't even know what the difference in SSSI, SS , SSD was until I started this process in 2017.
I hope to work til 62 and then put in for SS. I would rather make my salary and enjoy the work I did than get a check. Back surgery in 2014 and Crohn's Disease changed all that.
Your video was excellent ( straight to the point) and has given me a new outlook.
To everyone on here fighting for a benefit you have worked and earn , I wish you all luck and keep fighting! We need a Class Action Lawsuit against the US Government over how SS is managed. Their taking our benefits by these questionable procedures.
Semper Fi
I have work all my life four companies at once must say I lived a good life until 48 years old. I hurt my back on job went to doctor for 10 years after I could barely work I hired an attorney for SSI AND WAS DENIED. After 6 months had a stroke. I had to file chapter 7 year later. Lost it all. Then I had a stroke 2015. I just recentally had back to back strokes on right side not able to move right side of body. Im right handed. I paid in all those years end but cant get help. We are homeless because of no help I don't see the point of paying if you cant get help. I was making 175k a year, now I make 0 dollars my family has suffered because of it. Now Im I fight depression when does it stop. I guess when Im 6 feet under. Good luck people they really give a shit now don't they.
Sharon Ribando I am praying for you and ur family members I'm sooo sorry hunni but my son was denied and he have seizure and I am bout to lose my job bcuz I have pick him up ever time he has one. Plus I been denied twice I'm going to see my lawyer tomorrow I dnt understand the system
Damn 175k to homelessness?? No disrespect but sounds like mismanagement of money
@@Raine747 um really? Have you heard of Premiums, Medical Bills? You have that typical Prejudice behavior. I can't say I'm surprised. I expect it. Jeez!
I fought hard for my disability pention. When a court awarded me an $80.000 debt for my life long horrific injuries , I was charged $38.000 by centerlink and denied my pention for a further 12 years. It took me 22 years to get centerlink in the supreme court where the case was withdrawn by my solicitor no doubt through centerlink threats to her. In June 2004 I had a ruling in my favour before member Alan in the administration appeals tribunal where after centerlink were ordered to pay the money back , a fraudulent letter of withdrawal was created and secretly submitted without my knowledge. The supreme court judge upon viewing my cace said , " this case raises many questions and serious concerns. Centerlink are criminals who prey on the most vunerable in our community. The worst criminals of all.everyone will be happy that after making a serious threat to centerlink staff in 2008 the police were not called , I wonder why and the next day I received a letter saying my new start appointment was cancled and a second letter stating my disability pention was reinstated no medical reports required.
I never thought of going to get disability ever
But I been through a lot and my Dr told me I should apply I am taking médica for my situation and now I apply and I have an appointment soon I am freaking out and my Dr told me if I need anything to let her know asap but thank u for this video
Awesome Video! Well-lit, well-filmed, beautifully edited with great sound!
I claimed ssa disability and then moved to Thailand. Took early retirement and after 2 years my disability claim was approved on the first pass so received a hefty back payment. After turned 65 it converted to full ssa retirement. It can work out sometimes.
Steven Erickson What was your disability, if you do not mind my asking. And Where there two years of appeals? Did you reapply Or did you just leave the country in middle of application?
I don't want to be picky but you will confuse people by referring to it as ssa. It is either SS or SSDI
It took me 17 months to win mine with two denials and a hearing in front of administrative law judge and and then close to 90 days to start receiving benefits. I cannot count the times people ask me how saying they gave up after first denial. I always tell them to find a good law firm to represent you and a have a paper trail. My attorney received 25% of my back benefits for which I did not care. It's about securing the benefits for your disability not hitting the lottery and in addition your lawyer needs to get paid also. One of biggest excuses I hear is people don't want to have to pay attorneys fees which is a piss poor excuse. Not only that listen to your lawyer and do what he says so much as in people that don't follow their doctors orders and can't figure out why shit turned out wrong. My attorney once told me many claims are denied because of incomplete paperwork, missed deadlines done by people with know experience. Could go on forever here but one last thing is when you get your hearing before a judge how you present yourself and respond to his questions can be a factor. If you are truly disabled and know it do not quit.
I couldn’t have said it better myself! A lot of people will blame it on the attorney but all attorneys I know only get paid if you win and then that comes out of your back pay like he said
You will struggle getting it no matter what you have going on health wise unless you’re 50 or older, I have chronic back issues and severe anxiety panic attacks to the point I have trouble sometimes even going out in public and applied at 44 after going to a primary dr every month for pain management and a therapist and psychiatrist every month it still took 4 years. But I had exhausted all my appeals and filed a new claim and then after a year it went through no problem without a lawyer, so I’m not really sure if it was my age or they were ready to give it to me anyway they just didn’t want to give me the back pay for the previous 3 years so they settled on letting me have it after the new claim and 1 year
In Canada, it's a whole lot easier to get Disability. Crime has nothing to do with your health.
paul-stanley delorme we’re not in Canada we’re in the USA
Tony, that's why he specified that he was talking about Canada.
lol
Arent they all drunks there anyways
Easy?! Are you kidding!? I have 5 health conditions and physical and have a hard time getting it. Plus they barley give you any money.
My son is autistic and he will be 18 in March my wife called the SS office they told her it takes 5 months to a year to get it aproved! That is insane 🤯
Same thing with my husband. He was diagnosed at age THREE with autism and when he turned 18, he lost his benefits. Luckily now in his 20s, he was able to go back and give them hundreds and hundreds of records and paperwork spanning over 20 plus years since he was diagnosed so young.
Any update on the adult process for when he turned 18? How did you have him fill out the function report? Any info appreciated, in same boat.
@@Myearthfamily we still waiting
It’s over 1.5 years for this state on average. Unfortunately 5 months to a year is one of the luckier wait times.
This man's got to be a good lawyer at least he's letting people know what is what about social security
True.A lot of this process seems to involve optics, or 'showmanship'.Having medical records handy (as well as any other supporting documents) is not only common sense, but it will help you get what you deserve.It's like anything else, you have to play the game.I like this lawyer's no BS approach.
My disability hearing is april 24th. I have been out of work since may of last year. I have type 2 diabetes and have had 3 amputations. My last amputation was 8-8-16 lost half of my left leg. Do you think I have a good chance of winning my case?
TItus Taylor how did your case go?
I won my case and did not even have 2 go in front of judge
God bless
I go in front of a judge on monday😣
I am wishing you the best please let me know the outcome.
By the time I finally got forced to try for disability (about 5yrs after my doctor's kept talking about it) it took about 5 to 5&1/2 weeks to get on... The month wait to see Social Security doctor to get examined, then about 3 days later I was on.
I have realized it's just easier to work. Yeah I have a bad back and depression and anxiety problems and vestibular neuritis but hey, I show up for work every day. My goal is to die young from smoking and drinking. This life sucks anyway. Like sitting home staring at the walls while collecting "benefits" would make any difference. Gotta go, my glass is empty.
So sad to hear Satan is surrounding you trying to kill u
Miles Away omg that’s halirous! People really would rather but I’m not one of em.
Grab a bottle of pills with that drink.
Man it depends.if you have serious spine issues I don't see how you can function and work
Maybe in certain situations, it is, but not in others. Firstly, some Employers will not hire you if they see a (visual disability). It is discrimination but it is hard to prove. They see you as a liability vs an asset.
Secondly a Man with Mental illness was told to "go to work". He eventually did and killed someone on the job. I don't know about you but if someone is Mentally ill. I'd prefer them to get disability and not work alongside me, untreated.
I have a friend who has a degenerative disc disease. She’s been seeing a doctor for more than 8 years. When she told him she didn’t want to take the pain meds anymore he told her to hit the road. She found another doctor & requested records from her former doctor but he has recorded NOTHING! other than her first year of visits her meds, her communications & her appointment records were not kept.
Also I should mention, it has happened to me just recently. I have never have seen the notes the doctors write on medical records. But it seems things I was diagnosed with they did not write down, or have listed on record. As a result of this very thing I dont have a good relationship with most of my doctors. I made the mistake of telling my doctors i was applying for disability, for some reason they run and hide. I never understood it.
I can relate I told my Dr I was after 5 years he rolled his eyes.
Thanks for this informative video. After 4 failed neck surgeries and facing #5, I worry I might not make it to retirement. If that becomes the case, do you take clients who are a distance away from you? Thank you.
I have a form of MS. There IS no treatment. How do I "prove ongoing medical care" if there is nothing they can actually do about it?
Really are a number different people giving their own comments on HERE and their own opinions. THIS man must be a Good lawyer he's letting people KNOW upfront ABOUT social security
It's is policy for SSD to deny all initial applications - no matter how overwhelming your case may be. In order to "win" and receive benefits you must appeal that initial decision and stay on top of all the paperwork and deadlines they give you. Currently the backlog is so great, the entire process will take 18-30 months to receive your award benefits should you "win". And benefits are retroactive from the date of your disability/application.
Remember people, this is a marathon, not a sprint! Good luck and health to all and persevere - ultimately you will get through this damnable process so you can get on to trying to heal.
You can't say ALL applications, I applied in May and had my first check in August of the same year.
So where is this written as a policy? Just something that is whispered around?
I should've mentioned this is for long term disability applications.
edit: And I’m sure there are a few exceptions. But very few.
It’s not like this for everybody . Many people apply and six months later they’re approved based on their documentation.
Donnie Lee: I am sorry to hear about your son’s situation. Emotional and psychological conditions can be very difficult not only for the person experiencing them, but also the family support network who are they to assist them. First, I would recommend that you talk with your son’s treating physician about whether additional psychological counseling and treatment might be in order. Given that it sounds like he has not seen much improvement in his situation, it may be a good idea to consider getting a referral to a practitioner who concentrates specifically on these kinds of issues. In addition, I would also recommend that you talk with a social security lawyer in your area who can evaluate whether your son may be eligible for SSDI and/or SSI benefits. It is a long process to navigate through, so starting the process earlier than later is usually the best approach.
will you eventually no longer be disabled if you stay at part time over a period of time?
should people go back full time if they decide to go back to work or is part time ok for a while?
Good point about the need for medical treatment and medical records. I would add that this treatment should be on-going over months or years. Your other points are equally valid - great video.
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Kerry Fitts What are you trying to say that 4 comments failed to?
I got my disability. I had to wait 5 years to get it. WHY?? Because there was NO DISABILITY JUDGE IN JONESBORO AR.
I moved in with my son in Houston Tx and in 3 Months I was given a date for a Hearing.
I hope you will add this to your information
The Number of SSD judges is short.
No money coming in, no medical visits. Survival mode. Loose everything. No help. No, no, no.
Great information. Thank you! And... must say, you are a very good speaker!
I believe social security fraud is a larger problem that needs to be attended in a better matter. More and better investigations.
More delays in approval.
Oh yes
It's hard to say because you got more people that's legit than faking and then the people that's legit or is not even getting approved waiting on approval died from cancer that's sick
@@blindsey1043 that’s so true on that
Jennifer Grove: Henson Fuerst Attorneys is a North Carolina-based law firm, and we assist Social Security claimants throughout the state. In addition, we also assist residents of western South Carolina on disability claims as well. If you would like more information, we are happy to talk with you about your specific situation by phone in order to give you specific answers regarding your legal rights and obligations.
Getting a lawyer is the only way to go
Tin Lizzie Getting the right Lawyer is a must. I have made some bad decisions in my life. But God gave me a great Lawyer and it seemed my Judge liked and respected. I had been under a doctor's care for chronic pain and still worked a hard outside job for six years after I was in a terrible Auto accident. I was miserable and had no Quality of life working in terrible pain. Also the person that researched my work history said I had a excellent work history working very demanding physical job's. This man is describing the exact things that helped me and also I was diagnosed a suffer depressive because of the hell I went through and I was a single man and all I can say is God was there with me. And my dog kept me from suicide because I went through a tough time.
Tin Lizzie REALLY???.....I got mine approved in 5 months from the time I applied online with... NO LAWYER!!! the real trick is really be disabled!!!
This is for I did you have a doctor a doctor can get your benefits in a week if he feels like you have to see a state phsycologist and a doctor if that's all that's on your record you ain't gonna get shit that's why you build a medical record if the judge sees that are going to see your doctor regular and a phsycologist he will not look at what the state doctors say also I think you are full of shit that you applied online and got it in six months
dericdomino i think you were replying to my comment that i got my disablity in 6 months after applying online....well it doesnt really matter what you think i'm full of because that's how long it took....😝😝😝😝
+Kurt Sherrick I'm glad to hear things worked out that way for you it's great to hear a good ending to a rough life experience because most of the time people that don't deserve good things to happen is who get the good things You just gave me hope because what I'm going through is very similar to your story except my past jobs were mostly retail jobs and fast food jobs
My mom didn't make her appointment and she still got her disability. I'm easily legally blind and am still waiting for word back from Pennsylvania. I have no idea what will happen after that. I need to call my lawyer. I think why the judge didn't say yes was because the lawyer was pushing my mental disorders more than my blindness and guess what? My eyes have gotten worse. I can't see long distances anymore even with my glasses and my close up vision (forgot what it was called) isn't any better. I couldn't even finish school (college) .
I have cerebral palsy and been working for 40 years and I've never collected a dime for cerebal palsy
I'm 23 I have cp in my legs & work got really hard because all the walking & standing & I went to scottish rite hospital in dallas for check ups & surgeries till I was 17 but that was the hospitals age limit I'm trying to get on disability though
@@kathrynmerenda9435 I feel for you
@@michaelnippert945 i find out after Christmas so fingers crossed
-That Was Very good Information about SSDI. WILL BE WATCHING FOR NEW VIDEOS. I Was just denied, Then when I received a copy of my paperwork, THERE WAS NO DOCTORS NOTES RECEIVED. 5 YEARS. SO I. immediately asked for a review and appeal this all happened on the 10th just wondering how long and what can I do to speed it up so I got an eviction notice should I send that to my lawyers ? thank you sir.
I am 49 and am a disabled combat veteran. I did 18 years active duty when I was medically discharged honorably. I am rated at 100% thru the VA, and I received my social security immediately. I have been receiving social security for 4 years. They just sent me a letter stating that I do not need a review of my case.
@Day Man i feel bad it should not be a challenge to get this if you have a legi claim i wouldbe mad
Thanks for serving us. You are only getting your just reward for it in that they rubber stamped your paperwork. I went to at least three of their doctors and the last one was my best evidence proving my case. I simply took all my meds exactly as prescribed rather than leaving some off so I could be aware of the situation and have a sensible memory of what the doctor did and said. They write all they observe down about each patient as a matter of fact. No matter what their specialty is they are experts at reading body language and seeing possible indicating behaviours as they develop a diagnosis of their own. I was too sleepy to fill the paperwork out without some assistance and went to sleep waiting in the exam room. The doctor had to wake me when he finally came. I could not function well enough to do the things he asked properly. I was not able to stay balanced during the standing parts of his exam. I saw an orthopedic dr. for them last even though my disability was not physical in nature he told me I could not work due to my meds I was on at the time. I know he put it in his report as my Attorney told me it was a - for ssdi and a plus for my case. Almost three years and broke and very deep in credit card debt after filing I finally got a hearing and was approved. I have been audited several times but after 50 they only say I am not going to be having to audited. Now my physical issues would keep me from being able to perform the tasks necessary to work in my craft. Some people simply get approved after the six month wait and never get denied. Your VA and discharge on full disability made you impossible to deny. Otherwise many people angry,disillusioned or acting originally that are denied are not willing to sell their investments and spend all their savings only to end up ass deep in debt just from living and paying cobra insurance, I did but then I had no alternative either. I still have my home but the cost of living has eroded my money so much now I am presently deep in debt again. It is all unsecured debt so if the checks stop I will start shredding all the paper presentments and let others worry how they will pay as they sure cant get any money without a lein or until I get paid. Best wishes to all who really need to collect what you yourselves have paid into the system.
Can you go into more detail ? What was your medical condition mine's is PTSD related to service connection 100% disabled veteran stay getting denied major depressive disorder OCD
What if you have agoraphobia and find it hard to leave the house? I find it incredibly hard to even leave my home, and rarely leave. It’s hard for me to go to the doctors because of overwhelming anxiety that something terrible will be wrong with me, not to mention the anxiety and fear of even leaving the house period. Is that something that would be taken in to consideration? I’ve barely received medical treatment the last five years because I don’t leave my home. Ur my mental state has gotten so bad that I HAVE to get back on medication and get back in to therapy. I don’t want to live off SSI forever. I just need it long enough for me to get my mental health to a level where I can actually be a functioning member of society. My crippling anxiety, ocd, and depression keeps me from even applying because I’m terrified it’ll go wrong.
Hello fren, I'm so srry ur having trouble. I did all mine over the phone but I did have to show up in person for 1 hearing. I had a wonderful therapist, we had on the phone session until I was ready. Hope u r doing well, lotsa love dont give up
I Basically became BEDRIDDEN over 5yrs ago, had to have 3yrs Physical & Occupational Therapy. I had to Learn to Walk again, use my arms hands & fingers. I have So Much METAL in My BODY NECK to My HIPS giving Me NERVE DAMAGE from HELL! One of my feet is So Twisted I can't put it FLAT On the FLOOR & I can only wiggle my toes. I'm only able to take FOUR-FIVE STEPS Which ONLY me to use my BEDSIDE Commode. I WISH I Could STILL WORK! I NOW have SIX AUTO-IMMUNE Diseases, ALONG with a List of other MEDICAL PROBLEMS. I Only had FOUR of the DISEASES Before becoming Bedridden. I WORKED My ASS Off FULL TIME 60-70hrs a WEEK With the FOUR Of the DISEASES that I Had!! I cannot WORK now that I'm BEDRIDDEN. I had to FIGHT 2YRS to get DISABILITY.
FIBRO WARRIOR Hey warrior, your story really hit home with me. Most people will never experience the hell n pain n fear of not being able to fend for yourself. I had 2 TBIs n my spine is half hardware also n a ADR at l4l5, that a artificial disc replacement for those wondering. When things go south most folks you thought were friends you won't ever see again. An those very few you do, avoid you at all costs. I don't need anyone's pity, but I would take your prayers.
You got a really rough road warrior. I too worked my ass off my whole life, ranching, farrier, heavy equipmenMeV
Warrior, got cut off. Anyhow, meant heavy equipment field mechanic n worked 70hrs a week plus travel n then shod horses some nights till midnight at times. After going SSD which I fought not to get, but am veryyy thankful I did now n give Jesus all the credit to help my family n myself. After a few yrs, my wife of 25 yrs left for work as my youngst son left for college. An she never came home n I never saw it coming. Guess when the sex n good times end, most ladies find another hard one n good times.
It took 5 yrs to divorce n cost me 600k n been 10yrs n still not done paying her. I have exhausted most of my funds n struggle to make ends met. While she builds her million dollar easy life. I still love her very much, but she's a total stranger today. I don't know how someone can change so fast n care nothing of the hurt. But my boys are good, one a USN SOF ODA, n youngst is a MD now. Very proud of them both. Not sure why I am saying all this. 🙈🐸😜😝
I praise God everyday for saving my life, as being a Paradog n warfare didn't help either. If it wasn't for SSD, I would go out on the deck. You must be a extremely tough soul I suspect warrior. I couldn't live like you got it bad, hands down bad. 🤕😰. Some nights I pray n ask God why he saves my worthless life, as I have 7 heart stents (3) in the widow maker. They nuked it last month, costs 94k for 20 minutes of work n 8 days in hosp. But, I have 2 really sweet little taco doggers n now a kitten that thinks she's a dog too. I always had big German Sheperds before, lol. An the fact I got 3 adopted gkids n being a grandpappy is good stuff. N they do certainly need a pappy too. Maybe that's why? Hang in there warrior, I will keep you in my prayers too. You are one tough warrior for sure. If by chance you don't know Jesus, I'd look into it as its sure helped my life n I look to be in His Presence one day soon. John 3:16. Later, Ty
Ty Clark --- Thank you very much for your comments. I really enjoyed them !!
I'll try this out & put out my question, but first, here's the situation. In 2006, I was involved in a MVA, that was tragic, with a fatality. I remained hospitalized for two and a half months, in a medical indused coma, and life support. (tracheotomy) These injuries along with multiple compound breaks, including the skull facture. (I am lucky to have lived) Anyhow, The hospital helped get my Social Security Disability started, and its now 2015 and I still receive my payments (barely.) My car accident will soon reach its ten year since mark. Now I'm on to my question. Social Security had scheduled me two evaluations, one mental & another physical. Sometime after, I received a letter stating that I will need to return to work. (in so many words) Now, my question is, why (or how) could social security allow me to remain on Disability for approximately ten years, and then deny me, by saying that I am "better" now? I do not want to bore anybody with all of my disabilities, injuries, impairments, etc but I am wondering how difficult it will be for me to keep myself a recipient through after my appeals, lawyer, etc?
+Jarred Anderson
I am sorry to hear about your situation, but you have raised a great legal question. You are asking about a process called “cessation of benefits.” Once a person is approved for ongoing Social Security benefits, the agency will periodically re-review your medical records and evaluations, and if at any point the agency believes that the individual is no longer disabled and therefore could be gainfully employed, then they can elect to proceed forward with this process...and your benefits could be cut. Now that you have received notice of the cessation of your benefits, I recommend that you consult with an attorney about fighting it if you believe you still meet the criteria for disability under the Social Security guidelines. There is a formal process that you will need to go through, which is similar to the same process that you went through initially to receive your benefits. Good luck!
It took me 4 years!!! Even with a lawyer!!!
It took me 14 years
did you get back pay for the 4 years you waited?
I only got 1 year of back pay. And then they only gave me like 6k and that was all when I asked about the other amount they didn't answer me at all
Same here 2014/ May 13 2020 and penalized for one year I will get back paid next year on September ?????2021 y hope.
Took me 4 yrs too....and couldn't get physical 4points away and I had lesions all over me....
In May of 2016 I filed an appeal for social security, went to all of my doctor's appointments, took my medications, stayed out of trouble, and filed on my paperwork on time. All in all though, I won't reveal what my condition is but I will say that with how I have had to live ever since my appeal, I would never wish it on my worst enemy and not only that but while my condition might be stable with the medication I'm on, my depression just keeps getting worse. It's been 17 months since then and I still have not been given a court date.
I live in Pennsylvania.
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i got lots of proof im always making a pile of records. they check in and every time iv gotten worse these benefits
saved my life.
Building your entire video around the concept of a double negative. Don't not go to the doctor, don't not stay in contact with your lawyer. That certainly won't not confuse older people.
DOCUMENTATION.
I had stage 3 triple negative breast cancer. The red devil chemo Treatments. My sister and I had it at the same time I was sage three she was stage 2. She went homeless then into a shelter finally got her apartment and social Security because she’s older than me. But I work longer throughout my life and I’m married. I’m 3 years out of chemo and I put my keys in the fridge raider drawers I have about 10 bottles on my next open because I lose them. How to place a key outside because I locked myself out all the time. I don’t go out in public much because I can’t form my sentences right. They had me do a study on dementia knowing that this was brain damage from the chemo getting through my Brain blood barrier. I can’t even do my times tables anymore can’t read and comprehend can’t spell and sometimes can’t form sentences. I’m just now getting to where I can stand on 1 foot again. Been turned down twice I just turned 50 my father and my brother Dog and my aunt have all passed away in a three month span from cancer. I’ll probably die before i even get a court date. They say the cancer returns in 3 to 5 yrs. I can’t clean my house or shower and dress my self some days. My organization skills aren’t there anymore are used to be really tiny house keeper. Now I understand why when they go in these peoples houses everything‘s in disarray.
I know people who get social security for drinking and drugs, I don't understand, the government gives these people to drink and do drugs, where is there money that disability gives them...but yes I have seen disability for alaholicism and drug abbuse...sad
Alcohol and drugs do not count as SS disabilities
In most cases you will be denied on the first try and then you automatically want to appeal and that's when you will most likely win if you're careful and diligent and then you'll be okay and get the help you need. Expect to be declined the first round but not the second if you do this what I wrote.
OK first off ssd is not distributed based on if you like the person it is based on medical disability. Right now I have 5 fatal diseases and schizophrenia after working full time for 15 years and 4 in the Army and was awarded ssd back in 2004 I wanted to try working some more and I did for 2 more years which made my conditions worse! I've been turned down 3 times ever since and I am near death this is injustice!!
SunnySinclair1979 Did you keep seeing a medical doctor while you were working?
SunnySinclair1979 sorry to hear your suffering, their are resources out there, food pantries and churches, i also was diagnosed with mental illness and had to move back in my parents house at 30, we gotta trust in the Lord...
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Did you have an attorney?
There’s something wrong here
The Washington Post did an article on ssi and ssdi this week. They do turn down very disabled people as the system is extremely exteremel broken. I pray you get approved. Contact ur senator if possible. Its concerning that they turn down ppl with disabilities. its not fair.
I had an aneurysm/stroke. I'm literally broke waiting for disability. Its stressing me out and making my condition worse
I'm sorry but I believe that one could do just as well or even better and getting Social Security benefits without an attorney. I applied for disability and I was actually advised not to use a lawyer because a lawyer could actually delay things to purposely get paid more. Unfortunately, I chose not to follow that advice and I hired want to turn into the nothing for me and then after firing that attorney I got another attorney that basically did the same. I now realize that I didn't need an attorney and that I could deal with it with Social Security Administration.
blueagle1100 I've heard that also, blueagle. That's why I didn't get an attorney. I'm just trying to go through this on my own. I have an appointment with an administrative Law Judge in September. I've already been denied once.
The best thing (IMO) and with my experience is to have a good health professional on your side. It also is a big help to ACTUALLY have a health problem.
blueagle1100 yes I am on disability I am 29 got put on it 10 years ago I have helped many people out but yet myself please never underestimate ur self I have a stroke that gave me left side nerves issues mental is a big part about how people make comments find good people it’s hard but it’s on u and I to seek more better company in this losing relationships and man make thing are just that survival is key keep applying in time you will get it better yet ask if you have a open bank account if you do than you will receive disability or ssi remember it like yesterday for it to open no lawyer needed took me 4 years
blueagle1100 I never needed an aterny to get my SSI I was disabled as a child at 5 for mental disabilitys. But my sister sherry was different she had proof and aplied again and again and was denied. Got an eterny and he got it approved at the first time. It all depends on the eterny. If you have a shitty one it could delay it. But if you got one who is good he or she can work wounders.
Ive just turned 18 and i litteraly cant work, i have 6 chronic conditions with extream pain and fatuege i cant stand for more than about 45 mins. This was after about a year of physical therapy. As well im autistic with severe anxiety and depressive disorders and ill start to have panic attacks when i have to process too many things, like if im doing the dishes and then my mom asks me to go put something away or to let our dog out ill just start hypervenyilating. I worked in a kitchen for about 4 months off and on but had to auit because the stress caused my immune system to tank. Im so nervous and praying for my life to be able to get on disability cause my moms a sinle mom and ive just lost my insurence. I have so many medications that used to be about $10 cause of my insurence but now is going to be in the hundreds and we might not wven have enough for healthy food. Im so stressed. Sorry for the rant!
Having a disability or being disabled shouldn't be deemed a negative stereotype or be associated with a negative connotation. Do not feed into this type of idealism.
It took me two and half years to be approved for social security disability benefits, but I was able to get approved immediately when my case was heard by a judge. He took one at me and said I should get it immediately.
I really wish I would not have survived my accident this whole system of trying to survive and denial I really believed that working hard would pay off if anything happened I paid my taxes I would be ok. I seen people on disability doing all kinds of things I always thought disability would be easy for me since my obvious loss of appendages damaged knee's and constant nerve pain but man was I mistaken. Sadly iam not one to grovel in front of a doctor or judge trying to make my case if seeing my fiscally mutilated body and a look over my medical history is not enough. I've had enough of this corrupted society it is a three ringed circus and iam not a bearded woman or a trapeze artist who wants to impress the judges of my disability so they can throw money that I already paid into the system back at me what a joke! Iam over it funny when you have had enough they then want to give you medication and send you to more doctors for a mental problem the irony of it all is to much I don't even care anymore
I still don't understand the entire thing. I applied for Social Security and Disability at the same time. (age 62) They looked up my records and I had 60 "quarters" invested. (I only needed 40) The problem was, none of those quarters were in the last ten years so nothing I paid in counts and I was denied disability. I was,,, dumbfounded to learn all of that time and effort was meaningless.
You ask a great question, and unfortunately, many people are unhappy with the answer. To be eligible for full Social Security Disability Income (SSDI as opposed to SSI) you must meet the full work credit requirements which mandate that you have earned at least twenty (20) quarter credits in the last 10 years, and that you also meet the “fully insured” status. You must meet both parts of the test in order to be eligible. For more information, here is the current link from the Social Security Administration’s current website: www.ssa.gov/oact/progdata/insured.html. If you fail to meet both parts of the test, you may still be eligible for Supplemental Security Income, if you meet those separate requirements.
I have several dyslexia and I suffer from depression, I have a family and it's been really hard for me to do a job. Do I qualify SSI?
Obviously, I have a conundrum of sorts. I am on SSI, but to rent a house of my own would cost all of that money and I would have nothing left over for utilities or even things like toothpaste, and that would be if I wore torn rags most of the time as clothing. So how am I going to survive once my parents are gone? To be honest, I was forced onto welfare and thus forced to give up my financial rights like the right to be able to inherit money. So I see there are only two possible options and I may have to do both. One, I will have to apply for the adult child disability benefits again. Two, I will have to try to get my parents to talk to a lawyer about setting up a trust fund. Of course, it should be possible to go to the Supreme Court and have the law that takes away my human right to be able to inherit money struck down!
WELL DONE!!
Now I _know_ I could get approved. But I can't do it alone. I need the legal and practical help, but I have no money and I can't travel. And I have no patience for financing double-talk. What do I do?
Yeah, so I just tried to get some info from your site and they won't even tell me what states you serve in without making an appointment and giving you my name and phone number. That's too invasive. I got enuf agencies crawling up my ass, I don't need this.
Please consider giving more basic info on your site so as to prevent this kind of problem. For someone with PTSD, asking them to trust you is like asking for a snake to prance like a pony.
You can do it on your own. Just respond to all mail that S.S.I sends to you. Be upfront and honest with them. Good luck.
Great advice. It's very sad though how they don't want you protecting yourself though in ordér to get help.
I tried getting my mother disability. She had serous carcinoma stage 3...she also has lynch syndrome and now has a high risk of developing multiple cancers. I had to get her care fast. But Social security said that it would take months to see if they could approve her...I didn’t have months. If I waited for them my mother would’ve died. She needed chemo fast. I had to beg organization after organization to please save my moms life. Finally an organization decided to help her get chemo. Because I did that....because I saved her in time...they denied her the disability. She finally found a job and started working recently....but imagine...she’s working with a port in her chest, fatigued out of breath and in pain. It’s not fair...it’s just not..how can you make someone work while getting chemo? How is that fair? I had leukemia myself and I couldn’t do anything for months while trapped in a hospital getting intensification chemo. How could they make her? It’s just not right...
Denial of benefit from someone who HAS paid in based on anything outside of Medical or Mental condition is consider Discrimination and Un-Constitutional. That in itself is a serious law suit. This guy seems to know a few law breaking oath breaking judges in PA it seems. The FBI should investigate these mass rejection based on bias outside of anything medical. :)
It took me roughly 9 months to get approved for SSI and luckily had everything documented. A lawyer is highly recommended as I probably could have gotten it in even less time.
What was your diagnosis?
@@blindsey1043 mostly heart related stuff along with Kidney problems
What if I can't afford going to the doctor's office?
Thank you for your question. You present a situation that faces a large majority of Americans today, unfortunately. Until such time as you either are eligible for health insurance, Medicaid or Medicare, unfortunately, you will most likely either have to private pay with the physicians or you will have to get in with a free/low cost medical clinic. We regularly have clients who are able to get treatment at free/low cost clinics until they are approved for SSI/SSDI benefits and are able to get Medicaid or Medicare.
you can now. Obama said so. (lol)
Dave Dalton I couldn't even afford Obamacare. I believe I was penalized for that on my income taxes earlier this year. I only end up with $5 or $10 to my name from paycheck to paycheck (I am only able to work part time). Many act as if it is easier to get disability if you are over 50, but I'm almost 55 and I still got denied. Now I have to go to a Administrative Law Judge in September.
good point!
You can go to any emergency room for help, and you can not be turned away. Also isn't this Obama care just great. NOT it is by far one of the worst things ever done. Obama totally lied to everyone about it just to help himself get elected. My wife works in the medical field and we everyday the pain of dealing with Obama care has created.
Guillaume Youmans: Great question. It is my opinion that for a lawyer to represent a client most effectively, that lawyer typically needs to know about all of their client’s various legal issues. Sometimes, there are actions or decisions that a lawyer may advise you on, that can be impacted by other legal issues that to you don’t seem related, but to a lawyer, may in fact be related or interconnected. As such, I would at least advise your lawyer of this pending claim out there, so that he or she can make note of it, and if necessary explain any effects that it could have on your current case.
So given what you said in the video, what do you think my chances are for SSDI approval with my age 63, HIV, High Blood Pressure and diabetic neuropathy?
I have worked since I was 15 years old and I am now 50 years old and I have fought SSD for three years .. I had awful law firm . Also Where is my money I work for all my life?????? This goverment a joke ..
i got mine first time around from my lawyer and making sure paperwork is correct is biggest thing..and dont list alot of things one or two but stick to what is your worst ..and dont exagerate your symptoms...i have bad back them knowing your meds ya take like me its chronic pain so its high pain meds they not gonna approve ya if just take asprin...be truthful...check all paper work and biggest is your dr have good patient communication like me i asked staff to help me and fill paper work..which they knew my problems so they filled it out and he read and signed it cause i didnt bother him but he knew how hard my back was...so first just make sure all paperwork is right...because lawyers want it go go on and on cause they make more money but ya cant wait.,.so rely on you not everybody else...you can do it...now people like me 55 and older is prob little easier but still have to put in work...
News flash everyone they turn most everyone down on first application. Reapply until they approve you.
Clayton King no appeal. Reapplying prolongs
No rong. .after the 1st disaprove . you and the law ferm will get notice leter of it . yep when you get that turn down letter .then call your law ferm handling your ssdi case. They will be fileing the next needed paper work to the ssa court system . then wait...keep upwith your doctors apointment . any new type of docters type that one ov your docters refered you to go see . ask and get from them free them medical records . call tell your law ferm of othere medical places & docters you have seen them law ferm can get them medical records also they are all needed in your fiel as evidence . for your ssdi or ssi. Sosal security court case of disability
Starting again. By aplying again not do . may loose the money . while been waiting from that first aplication of ssdi case . the lawers know the paper work form that is to be sent in to court ..
I was approved second time around at age 28. No lawyer either time. Bipolar, ptsd
Applyed in July got mine in Feb following, never denied no lawyer just medical records and good social worker. Its only 750 a month so nobody will get rich getting bennifits. Back pay only goes back 1 year and they hate giving that to you, you still have to fight to get that and they will let anyone redirect your payments, then blame you. I'm still waiting to get back April and Mays money due to workers letting scammers steal my bennifits won't tell me who did it, you can bet if you owe them they'll waist no time getting it from your bank. Watch your deposits check them every now and then, it's not going to be available to us citizens much longer after trump gets his dirty little hands on the as fund anyway, usa has a thief in office and he has no end to his greed and corruption. Eat cat food will be your retirement. Let the sick and poor suffer the GOP way.
Back in 2009 I was told I have underdeveloped back muscles and can end up in a wheelchair by the time I'm 45 as my back will never get better (I'm currently 35.) and two years ago I had a heart attack and spent the night in the hospital. The doctor who treated me diagnosed me with severe anxiety and told me it's not advisable for me to work. I have no medical so it's hard to get into a doctor unless I find a free clinic. My question is, do I apply first then talk to a lawyer or do I talk to an attorney first then apply?
Well shit. I guess the cops who lied on me likely have screwed me out of it and I have a terrible back(needing surgery) and multiple mental issues
hey I am in much the same situation as you, its been 11 months since you posted help , any advice? I have herniated, degenerated discs, and I have autism.
David Ross bro grow the fuck up and be respectful this is for ssi not a chat line.
1: Done that, even the Federal Government proved that I am disabled.
2: Haven't had any.
3: Haven't done it, the Federal Judge did at my appeals case.
4: What lawyer? I had a lawyer did a no call no show. I had 1 group that drop my case 1 to 2 weeks before my hearing, they were working on it for 6+ months.
5: Never did, my lawyer did.
I know tons of people on ssi who drink a shit load ever pay day.
Samantha Jones That is their right.
Samantha Jones they also smoke weed everyday too, DRS say that the state's are pretty lenient on that, they are more concerned if you do harder drugs. Our state legalized it over a year ago, but you have to get the medical card to go to the next state over until the DRS take more classes, and dispensaries are put into place here. Eventually we would not have to travel, but it is all in the works now, so hopefully soon our DRS can give us our cards
Joseph Guy Correct people Drink n Smoke because they either A) Worthless or B) Think they worthless or C) both
What I particularly hate is that the government decides how long medical records are to be maintained (typically 10 years for adults then they are destroyed beyond recreating), then a person needs to provided records that are older than that in order to receive SSDI. I feel so bad for these people.
They only go back 4 years.
no evidence can determine pain level
Such a great video! Very informative. Thanks!
I have a few neighbors who are getting ssdi each month. They're aren't working. They're not physically disabled either. They are sitting there and not doing anything. They're just taking advantage of the system.
not all disabilities are visible, not even "physical" ones.
@@dragongirl8992 some are mental
not physical
or not just physical
@@dragongirl8992 There are many hidden disabilities that too many know it all asses comment on that know nothing
My lawyer said she could not give advice on my job, she said she was not responsible for pulling medical records, she said it was up to SS to prove the case. I was floored
Its true the SS will get all the records for your case. All you need to do is sign the release for records. And make sure you list all treating sources.
BLINDNESS IS AUTOMATICALLY COUNTED AS DISABLED I KNOW THAT'S HOW I GOT MINE
My vision is to the point that the DMV wants to driver test me every 2 years.
What I think is unfair.. I figured that I was going to have to go out on SSDI. I worked with the state of Florida.. I took out a disability ins, claim through met life. paid half my net income $800 a month... When I won my case Met life told me that I had to pay them all that money back that I got for them over 18 months or $14,400 they considered that back pay income.. Which they took it all still had to pay $50.00 more.. Called Tallahasse to the Insurance Commission they said this was legal... Hate it in one way was looking for to that $14,000 but glad that I had disability insurance and income coming in from my Sick Leave.
NO ONE PROBLEM IS I PAID FOR THIS FN MONEY T FOR FOURTY YEARS. Or did they steal my money for that long. was i on drugs when they stole my money? i want back what they stole . on drugs or not.
I was misdiagnosed with Schizophrenia. I really have CFS, and will get diagnosed this week. My disability application is 90% complete. I have to wait 6 months. Can I switch my disability and still get paid in 6 months. I will stop going to the psychiatrist soon and need to know the best option. Thanks.
I'm disabled
by birth!!
They took my son’s ssdi away from him cuz the judge decided he could work sorting laundry. Yet there is no job sorting laundry in Pittsfield ma. And even working in industrial laundry facilities exposes workers to cancer causing chemicals so I guess the courts think if you are disabled you deserve cancer for all they care. My son had ssdi for dyslexia dysgraphia ptsd from extreme abuse attention deficit disorder auditory processing disorder affective disorder symptoms of dissociation visual disturbances and migraines. Then one day ssdi decided he was no longer disabled. Now we owe 12000 dollars cuz it took them a year to deny our appeal.
Welcome to *Bizarro World.*
I've been putting off getting disability but I'm at the point it's not going to get better. I've got terminal bone cancer now to add to my other cancer and 7 autoimmune diseases. I've never been in trouble or done drugs or drink so I'm not worried about that.