So very sorry to hear that, dobie. I wish you the best on solutions, but I fail to have any atm. No, I can't imagine where this magical job is. I certainly tried with the jobs I had to find the one that would be low stress and that I could handle.

I DO think there is a way for you to CHALLENGE this decision, but usually you have to get to that fast or they will set a time when you can't appeal. You should probably look into getting him a lawyer. I guess the other option would be to try what they suggest and let them SEE the results of him having to be pushed too hard too fast, but that could be dangerous to his health. If he is bipolar he could go into a crisis from the stress. Also, if you're going to challenge this, you probably need him to see a psych professional that can assess how stressed he is just from getting his SS cut off in the first place!

They are only doing this to try and save money, really. It worries me, because it could easily become a trend. I was reading in the newspaper like a year ago or something about how they were making ALL, I repeat: "ALL" of the mentally challenged adults get a job. Many of these folks' parents were totally blown away because some of them just couldn't function at that level at all. There was no way that this was going to work for everyone. The range of abilities amongst the mentally challenged is usually everything from people who can do astounding work at their jobs and help other people with their work too, to people who wouldn't be able to get through the ordeal that it takes to just get ready for work, or speak, or anything. That's just so insane, I spent that whole day and most of the next being really upset after reading that article.

I just got approved for SSDI. I've been reading everything I can about SSDI and how things work. I guess your husband needs to talk to his Pdoc about a letter of support. I don't know about a attorney at this point. How old is your husband and was he offered the Ticket to work? If I'm offered job training I will try it. I don't trust these people. I fear when my review comes up I will be cut off like your husband. I took me 2.5yrs. to get approved and I almost lost my wife and son in the process........

Yes, on the attorney, dobie. Yes, get the pdoc to see him ASAP for all of the above reasons. Sign a waiver for the attorney to get his medical records. Most of them work on a contingency basis (the disability lawyers) so the initial money outlay might be nominal or none at all.


I was denied disability for the same resons when I applied----work at a stress-less job of waitress, telephone operator or in the medical field. What a crock--three of the worst jobs for stress, IMO!!!!!

Keep your chin up sweet dobie----there are people here for you all the time--me included!!!

Cheryl

I think were going to see more of this in the future as money gets tight. From what I understand if you use the ticket to work program they won't give you a review. But if you don't use it they can review your case and cut you off. They have to have strong evidence that your condition has improved to cut you off. dobiedots husband will most likely win his appeal but who wants to go through this every 3yrs.

i have never heard of such a job. i don't know anything about the system, but seems like a lawyer should be able to get it overturned just on that f-ing job description. so sorry, dobs. xo, beep.

The appeal will go fine. Tell them exactly what you told us. Go into detail of the full extent of the debilitation.You have to get every point across.
They are usually pen-pushers after a raise for themselves, hoping to catch the eye of a manager, in order to get noticed for paring-down the numbers.
Tell them how difficult and confusing the forms are.
You live this illness 24/7. They have no idea about anything.
Seek help from professionals that you can talk straight to.Tell them exactly what the illness does to you.Ram it about. Tell them the episodes and the downs and the delusions and any ways you have been maltreated.

Go gentleman apeshit.

I am in appeals and i do have an atty...cross fingers

Very Good Luck Pcs2001


I am disabled from the military and it seemed to take forever for them to get it together enough to admit I even had a breakout after VietNam, but they finally did and it has certainly made my life more tolerable.


Wish to the Creator that everyone could be so fortunate with disability.

Get the attorney. Non-stress jobs are non existence. Unless you are in charge of puppies and kittens and can stomach the stinky crap that comes from such animals.

I'm so sorry! I would get a disability lawyer if I were you. Keep appealing it. Good luck!

Thank you so very much for your replies. As I've always said "Beepers are the BEST!

After nearly losing it last night, we called a lawyer (disability). He said to see the pdoc and get a letter showing he is unable to work. For that matter ANY stress sends him into horrific mood swings. I would hate to be a BP1. Anyway, we filed the appeal today and next step is to see his doc which is on 12/21. From there we'll see how it goes. I def. want an attorney involved in this. He said the appeal process can take up to 6 months! But at least he'll continue getting his check.
THANKS AGAIN GUYS!!! I just love you!
You're never alone when you have a beeper friend.