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kathy dimas
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, June 15, 2001 - 9:07 pm: | 
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my grandaughter was born with only one leg. she has been on ssi and is now nine years old. they now are saying she is no longer eligible because she can do things that other children her age can do. is this true and if it is, is there another program we can contact for help with her ever changing prosthesis? |
Paul McChesney (Admin)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2001 - 6:41 am: |
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I am not sure about other programs. You should look into that.
If they are trying to cut her off you should contact an attorney if you do not agree. If you cannot come up with money to pay an attorney up front, which is often but not always necessary in a termination case, you might try legal aid. |
Lynette Pope
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2001 - 9:48 pm: |
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Can SS terminate my child's SS without any notice? I am on SSD, her check this month never showed up, after going into SS they had no idea why, but aren't restarting it either.
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I cannot think why this might happen. The notice should go to the same address that is on the check. Maybe call the 800 number. 1 800 772 1213. If you don't think the person you talked to was helpful, hang up and call again a few times. They should be able to say why it was stopped. If worse comes to worse, you will have to get a lawyer, but it shouldn't take that.
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wayne in NA
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 04, 2003 - 10:11 am: |
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I am in the process of a review at this time. It was the one they do every three years. I filled out their long form,which was due Feb.26, 2003. then I filled out a similiar from from vocational rehab approx 2-3weeks ago. My question is how long does it usually take them to make a decision on a review after filling out these forms? I was found disabled after falling and crushing my wrist, which required 5 surgeries to try and correct, and finally had to get about 6" of bone removed from my arm to keep it from rubbing against wrist (excruciating!). In the last year have reinjured area twice, tho not near as serious. also have been being treated for depression basically the whole time. the depression was more bothersome lately, and have been seen more for that than the actual injury. what do u think my chances are to be approved again? I live in SC..North augusta area. thanx in advance |
Paul McChesney (Admin)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2003 - 5:48 am: |
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If you get beyond the cursory review stage, which you are, it takes about as long as a new claim. That time varies by area of the country, but if you are being reviewed by the Greenville, SC DDD, in 2003 it is often taking 3-6 months.
Hard to say about your chances. I would get all of my medicals and sit down with a lawyer. In a termination case, if you are still drawing benefits, you will have to figure out some way to pay him or her, unless you qualify for legal aid. Take care and good luck. |
Wayne in NA
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, May 15, 2003 - 12:12 pm: |
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I wrote you last month about how long it takes for a review to be completed.Well I got a letter to go next week to one of their doctors for an examination. So does this mean my answers were not thorough enough or that my doctors did not give enough information? It does not say what type of examination, but will they only look at my injury or also look into the depression I have been treated for? Also how long after the examination will they take to make a decision, roughly? I am quite nervous here, as I have heard that people who are sent to their doctors are usually fixing to get denied. Is there any truth to that? My wife has also been quite ill and unable to work. I have been battling depression almost four years now, and this stress is sure not helping! If they cut you off, don't they give you a few months to get on your feet and try to figure out some new living arrangements?
Sorry for all of the questions, but feel like my family is fixing to be uprooted because i may not "pass" their exam, even tho I have been truly unable to work due to pain, meds, and depression. believe me, if I could work, I would. I never felt better as I did in those days when I could work. anyway, any help or answers to these questions will be greatly appreciated |
Paul McChesney (Admin)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, May 24, 2003 - 12:17 pm: |
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"I wrote you last month about how long it takes for a review to be completed.Well I got a letter to go next week to one of their doctors for an examination. So does this mean my answers were not thorough enough or that my doctors did not give enough information?"
There are many reasons they might send you to a doctor. Often this action is in violation of the law. They are supposed to send you to your own doctor and get him to express an opinion.
Sometimes you will luck up and their doctor will say that you are disabled. But in some situations the key thing I do to make a difference in a case is to keep you from a bad consultative doctor.
"It does not say what type of examination, but will they only look at my injury or also look into the depression I have been treated for?"
Usually they use a psychiatrist or psychologist to evaluate your psychological condition.
"Also how long after the examination will they take to make a decision, roughly?"
Hard to say; if that is the only one they send you to, and they move as quickly as around here, maybe a month or two.
"I am quite nervous here, as I have heard that people who are sent to their doctors are usually fixing to get denied. Is there any truth to that?"
They are considering terminating your benefits as one possibility. You know that when you find you are under a full review, which you are.
"My wife has also been quite ill and unable to work. I have been battling depression almost four years now, and this stress is sure not helping! If they cut you off, don't they give you a few months to get on your feet and try to figure out some new living arrangements?"
Theoretically, three months from when you become able to work. But often they announce that you became able to work 6 months ago, and say they should have paid you 3 months from that, and say you owe them back from that date.
"Sorry for all of the questions, but feel like my family is fixing to be uprooted because i may not "pass" their exam, even tho I have been truly unable to work due to pain, meds, and depression. believe me, if I could work, I would. I never felt better as I did in those days when I could work. anyway, any help or answers to these questions will be greatly appreciated."
Hope everything works out for you. I know that this is a difficult time for you. Be sure to appeal within 10 days, if you are at the initial or reconsideration level, which should keep your benefits coming while you appeal to the hearing; and get an attorney if possible. |
Judith Hunt (Threefco)
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Registered: 9-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 01, 2004 - 3:16 pm: |
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hello..I am collecting ss disability for my bipolar disorder along with numerous other mental issues. I was awarded ss disability on the first try primarily because my doctor is an angel and was very supportive of me ( i worked for 20 years and practically died before i finally admitted i couldn't do it anymore) Now I am moving from Florida and North Carolina and I am terrified of trying to find a new doctor. I was told that SS Disability will want to re-evaluate me every three years and I amso paranoid about losing my disability that i can't eat or sleep or function. Can you tell me how i go about finding a doctor that will not just think im some sort of faker or fraud and that will truly understand my situation. I have panic attacks daily and sometimes don't leave the house for long periods of time and the thought of having to go back to work and face the public makes me suicidal. I am very afraid. Can SS Disability really award it to me (I have been collecting for about a year) and then take it away? Please help me. |
Paul McChesney (Admin)
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Registered: 5-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 - 7:57 pm: |
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Q. Can you tell me how i go about finding a doctor
A. Try a doc and after a while ask him if he believes you are disabled.
Q. Can SS Disability really award it to me (I have been collecting for about a year) and then take it away?
A. Yes, but if you go regularly to a doctor who believes in you, and do what he says, and remain impaired, chances are pretty good that your benefits will continue. Most people who are reviewed are continued. If you are reviewed, appeal within 10 days and ask for benefits to continue. Save up money to pay an attorney in case you are reviewed. If you can't save, contact legal aid. Do everything you can to minimize the risk, and then there will be some fear left; talk to your doctor about the effect the leftover fear is having on you, and maybe he can help with that. |
Lilly Taylor
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 24, 2004 - 8:25 am: |
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I was awarded ssdi recently for bipolar and fibromyalgia after getting my first check I was told that I would more than likely loose my benefits after 3 years because I would get better. well bipolar dosent go way it is controllable at points and others not so controllable and the medicines i take make me into a zombee. As for the fibro it isnt going anywhere. Can some please shed some light on this please. |
Paul McChesney (Admin)
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Post Number: 866
Registered: 5-2004
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 14, 2004 - 11:52 am: |
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You will be reviewed in 3 years, if they do what they are supposed to. That does not mean that you will be terminated. You will be given an opportunity, at that time, to prove that you are still disabled. In the mean time you should try to get your condition under control and get back to work, if that is a realistic possibility for you, and you should certainly be sure to document your problem in the mean time so that you can show that you continue to be disabled, if in fact you do continue to be disabled. |
Bryan
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, November 26, 2004 - 7:08 pm: |
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I have a question about the CDR (Continuing Disability Review). My CDR is scheduled for "no sooner than every three years." I applied for SSDI/SSI on the basis of psychiatric disorders (major depression, Asperger Syndrome, tics, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder). I am stable on medications (but far from symptom-free). But I still cannot work, even part-time.
I cannot afford to see a psychiatrist (SSDI/SSI doesn't pay enough) and County Mental Health Services refuses to see me (even with a referral from my GP), so I simply get my meds prescribed by my GP. There are no "free clinics" in my area. My GP, however, only sees me every 4 months for 5 minutes, so there is no documentation or monitoring of symptoms.
My question is, if the SSA does a full-scale review of my case and sees my skimpy medical records, will the SSA send me for a Consultative Examination (CE)? And will they be likely to cut my benefits because of lack of documentation? |
Paul McChesney (Admin)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 01, 2004 - 1:36 pm: |
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Most questions require answers with a lot of qualification, but these don't:
Q. the SSA does a full-scale review of my case and sees my skimpy medical records, will the SSA send me for a Consultative Examination (CE)?
A. Yes.
Q. And will they be likely to cut my benefits because of lack of documentation?
A. Yes.
Use your Medicare, scrape up the money, and get to a psychiatrist. |
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