fibromyalgia and SSD
just want to get information about fibromyalagia/ chronic pain that I have . Are these impairments a disability accepted by SSDI . I have these two impairments that I have been in pain for years. I'm at the point that I am unable to work or just do my daily tasks. If anyone out there has information on this or has had a similar situation, Please share.
Got Disability Medicaid BEFORE SSD/SSI
Ive filed for SSD/SSI back in march 2005 this is my second set of filings the first set ... administrative law judge for family services said im disabled (she gave me a favorable decision).. now what does this mean for my ssd/ssi .. im in indiana. i know they are two different people but does it hold ...
Fibromyalgia Commercials: What is your take on them?
... here; been lingering in disabilities awaiting a SSD hearing. I keep watching the lyrica for fibromyalgia commercials and due ... finally see fibromyalgia in the public eye. It is listed as a disability with SS, (although rare to get it on that alone!) WE know it is real, but it is encouraging to have it ...
denied long term disability waiting for ssd hearing decision,
Hi, I live in new york state, was denied in 08 for ssd and ssi, got lawyer had my hearing on may 4th 2010 no decision yet ... , claiment unable to perform sedentary work. I have been recieving long term disability through last employer and its been 24 months so had to review they knw appeald and wnt to ...
Would I qualify for disability?
... so I probably wouldn't even pass a drug test. I believe I read on the soc sec site that said "Social Security Disability Benefits or SSD are paid to individuals who have worked in the recent years. Usually you have to work 5 out of the last 10 years. ...
Disability Catch 22
... my left foot in the not too distant future... and I will have nothing... no W/C disability and no SSD... There is a catch 22 in cases like mine ... W/C injury and a series of 19 surgeries so far so I will not qualify for SSD because I have not been working... There should be a 'cover' for people in ...
Multiple disabilities and getting ssd
... health and mental issues and filed for ssd in July 05. My hearing is next month. ... and side affects from most any medication I take, will it help in getting approval of ssd? My attorney says yes. I want to hear what others have to say about this. Everything on its own is reason enough, but you add ...
Tiny chance of pregnancy: what precautions?
... am pregnant. However, quitting will make it harder for me to sleep properly and increase my chances of suffering a disabling fibromyalgia flare during a month when I am already absurdly stressed and busy. So, quitting the meds has a substantial chance of harming ...
SSD Hearing in March, finally.....
... , multiple knee surgeries) and congenital disc disease, fibromyalgia, myeomelacia (spinal chord damage) Coping ... raising my teenage son. Those of you who have gone through all of this, do you think I have a chance? My LTD and a policy I had for disability expire next month which leaves me living on ...
Need to file for SSD
... Arthritis, High Blood Pressure, Osteo Arthritis, Raynauds, Fibromyalgia, 2 bulging disks in back and depression all at one time ... before hiring a lawyer is best or you should hire a lawyer right away? Is it best to go in person to do the disability or is on line or by phone just as good. There is so ...
Disability-SSD-SSi-Forms-Where to Start?
I read a few posts about people applying for disability while they were still going through medical care and such, just in case they needed ... on the application and said it is retroactive. Where do I start? What is the difference between SSI and SSD? Do I need forms or letters from doctors, etc.? ...
Help with disability attorney's
... Disability for the first time. I live in Arizona and have found 4 SSD attorneys in the Phx. area ... recently heard about another SSD service on a Fibromyalgia site called: SSDC Disability ... find that hard to believe. My question is has anyone ever worked with SSDC Disability Svcs. or a similar service ...
Long Term Disability and SSD benefits.
Can anyone tell me if SSD and Long Term Disablity effect each other as far as how much you can get from either one? I have searched the internet and these boards and cannot find the answer to this question anywhere. Please HELP!!! Thanks Terri
What I have heard.....Fibro/Disability
... liver function from cancer and was forced to retire from his job, is trying for disability. The attorney and his doc doesn't ... very nice lady mentioned his sister has Fibromyalgia. She says to him, "oh yes, Fibromyalgia is at the top of our list now." Seriously? I ask him if she explained what she ...
any one in canada on disability for fibromyalgia
Hello, I was just reading about women in the usa on disability for fibromyalgia, i was wondering if any one in canada has tried to get it and where one would go to get it???In Bristish Columbia, its like pulling teeth to get any compensation??? GREATLY APPRECIATED IF SOME ONE COULD HELP ME ON THIS ...
SSD local office appointment a bit confusing
... know I wont qualify now due to hubbys income and my State Disability income that just ended in June 2010. I was ... my application, 2006. Does anyone know if any retro is paid from SSI? I know I'm getting SSD, the agent couldn't tell me how much I will be getting monthly or my back-pay amount, he said ...
Disability review in March 2011
... will be reviewed in March 2011. What do they do when they review a disability case? Will I have to get an attorney again and go through the whole process? My ... have improved. Pain with fibromyalgia cannot be weighed with lab results. I was awarded disability by the judge in September 2009 on the ...
NC state disability & medicaid
I applied for medicaid in May, they say the state has to find me disabled before I can get medicaid, as I have to insurance. I have other property, and to get medicaid will be a real blessing from the Lord. I then will have to apply for ssd, I have an appointment for the 25. I applied for ssd in ...
Saw the PM today...this is what she wrote
... last office visit note which I didn't have when I applied for SSD. The note reads... "Severe chronic pain ... , post traumatic, post surgical fibromyalgia, diffuse muscle pain, poor ... unable to continue working. I have asked her to apply for full disability at this point, The work has significantly flared ...
Disability and Worker's Comp
I had a worker's comp case going before I filed for SSD. Neither atty. was sure how they handle any win. Is it deducted etc. That case went on almost 3 years. I filed in August 2006, went on temp disability in Sept. 2006 after Lumbar Fusion surgery, retired April 1 2007. Case settled ...
SSD Process Questions
Hi All, I'll try to make this simple, although it doesn't look as though applying for SSD is very simple at all!! Due to illnes I've been collecting disability thru my job. But they tell me I have to apply for SSD after 5 months. So here I am. Trying to go thru ...
Social Security Disability
... primary doctor is the one that told me to apply for SSD. I walk with a cane now and because of my heart pumping ... Denial letter in the mail within a few weeks. It's bad enough that being disabled you have to depend on others (I'm new to this concept and I have to tell you it's been the hardest thing ...
Child Support and disability
... unable to work for over 6 months now due to long term disability because of a level 2 fusion and am now having to go to court because of ... 6 months later I have finally been approved for LTD but have not heard from SSD yet. Does anyone know what the laws are concerning this type of situation and what ...
Are you on SSD but no Medicare for 2 yrs?
... any health care coverage in the meantime. My problem is that my SSD income amount is quite large in comparison and disqualifies me ... to the income issue. Is anyone else trapped in this revolving door? How is it that we can be disabled enough for a monthly check yet cannot receive health benefits for ...