i've been diagnosed with schizophrenia,do you think i will get approved for disability?
i've been diagnosed with schizophrenia,do you think i will get approved for disability?
Hello,
In order to qualify for government disability benefits your illness must prevent you from working and be a total disability. There can be no question of the person being able to work at some point in the immediate future. So someone with schizophrenia who cannot work at all and ihas a disability according to the government can submit the application for SSD and SSI. For more information, log on to their website, www.socialsecurity.gov
By the way, I collected disability checks for three years before I found my first full-time job with health benefits. You may also be eligible for Medicare and Medicaid if the governmet considers you to have a disability.
If the government SSA office denies you, you can request a fair hearing to state your case as to why you think you're eligible for benefits. If this happens, you may want to get a lawyer to represent you.
Regards,
Christina
please i need help!!
David,
Please explain your short one sentence reply.
Are you the person who posted the question about how to collect disability benefits? If so, you may need to have an advocate help you with the process of applying, going before the fair hearing, and in general providing support to you as you deal with this issue. Your local NAMI affiliate in the U.S. might have a person who can help you. Call (800) 950-NAMI (6264) to find out the name and number of the affiliate in your city or town if you live in the US. Then call, and explain and see if they have a person who could be your advocate.
Regards,
Chris
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