I am looking for advice about getting on disability. I have recently been diagnosed with RA. I have four kids under 10, and I work about 25 hours a week at a library. Which is a job where I am constantly lifting with my hurt hands, and getting up and down with my torn knees. I don't think I can go on much longer working, and trying to keep my home together. Any advice?
I received my disability 22 years ago. I got it the first time without any trouble. They send me to a social security doctor and after he did an exam, my disabilty went through. I had a good doctor who helped me and had no problems. If you get turned down, don't give up appeal or get a social security lawyer. I was 33 when I got mine, so i don't think age makes any difference.
will keeps you in my prayers
nan
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You can go to socialsecurity.gov and fill out an application for disability online. After that, you will have either an appointment to go in to the office, or they can do a phone interview if it is difficult for you to get out. I'll warn you right now, unless you're missing a limb or you're blind, almost EVERYONE is denied the first time around. After you're denied, your next step is to appeal. My suggestion to you at that point would be to get an attorney to help you appeal. There are several that will do it for free unless you win. I applied years ago and was denied, then I appealed on my own and was denied again. At that point I gave up. Now I'm trying again, as my RA just continues to get worse as the years go on. I'm waiting for my phone appointment in November. Then when I'm denied, which I'm sure I will be, I will seek an attorney's help. The whole process from beginning to end usually takes about a year, if you're approved. The sooner you get started on it the better.
Good luck to you!
Suzi
Thanks so much for you info. I'm so nervous about this whole deal. It just hit so hard and so fast. But the pain is incredible. I'm at work right now, and it's just about impossible. Luckily, my co-workers are understanding. Not everyone is that lucky. I will definatly take your advice and start working on this. I have heard that everyone is usually denied first, so it's going to be a long, hard road ahead. But I figure with lots of support, like from this site, and my family and friends, I'll make it through somehow. I'm having the most trouble from my husband, He just doesn't understand how badly it hurts, or he gets angry about the whole thing. I can't blame him, it's hard to understand. It's just that we are so young, and he is healthy as he can be. It makes me jealous sometimes, and depressed. I want to be able to go rollerskating with my kids, and run around the yard with them. But it just doesn't seem to be happening any time soon. I guess I'm rambling, but it is so nice to talk to others who understand completely.
Hello,
I just received notice about 10 days ago that I am going to get my first check in November. Unlike the other person that responsed to you I got approved the first time I applied. Up until dec 07 I worked fulltime. I think your age and education has a lot to do with it. I will be 50 in April. I focused on my application on things that I can no longer do for myself. ie hard to put on bra, shave etc. cooking, peeling veg, lifting heavy pans while cooking is hard to impossible. When you are dependent upon others to do things for you and you are no longer to do for others is the key, in my opinion. Good Luck