i got disability just because i go to the mental emergency room so much they said you cant work like this you need help

I have went 2 times due to hearing voices and sibliminal messages from the TV..
What process did you use and how long did it take to get it?

well im really poor due to the fact that i have bp and cant work, so everytime i went crazy the cops took me to the emergency room and i said i cant pay you, so they emediatly put me on financial aid health care , and gave me food stamps, even send a free psyciatrist to my home to talk to me and make sure im ok , hes currently figuring out what to give me. the government wont give me money cause im married , but my husband doesnt work right now either cause he has problems too , its a big mess. but the help from disability is a god send

Hi Nick,

I'm on disability...I work part time too. Part of what I do at work is help people apply and yes win...their disability cases.

You can now apply online... recently, cases that get approved first time, have only been taking about 8-10 weeks! Big change from the old days.

A few tips....be sure your pdoc and tdoc will support a claim of disability. And, what is your history, meaning, how long have you been dx, when did you stop working due to bipolar, any hospitalizations, if so how many and when?

You can apply online at www.ssa.gov got to disability and then to apply on line.

Also, if you go to http://ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/AdultListings.htm
Click on 12.00 Mental disorders and then look for 12.04 Affective Disorders you will find the exact criteria used by the Disability Determination Dept to approve a finding of disability based upon Bipolar. It's worth looking to see if you fit the criteria.

Feel free to message me or post here if you want more info or have specific questions.

I've been turned down by disability twice and now I've got a lawyer and we are awaiting a hearing. Can you tell me what to expect. If I get turned down again can I reapply?

I am in the process right now and so far not hitting oposition. Try to go it alone and save money first.

I found it easier to call...once I had them on the phone it was like a 15 minute call. They made an appointment for like 3 days later in person at the SS office for me and my wife.

Right on time they called us back and we were there about 2 hours for the interview. The guy that helped us was VERY nice and comforting.

It was not a bad expierence at all.

He said there are alot of myths out there about denials...so I would suggest being careful listening to all the negative. There are lots of those stories but not alot of the positive storeis

I am young too and I get disability a few years ago. I did the paperwork with my pdoc, had the interview from the SSDI pdoc, and got it a few months later. It was pretty easy.

Ben,
The only SS hearing I ever went to was held at our local court house. In the court room was the judge, my client and I. It's the only case I've handled all the way to a hearing. I won the case, but walked out of there with my knees knocking and promised myself I'd never represent someone in front of the judge again...way too stressful for me.

The trick is, if you get turned down, carefully read the rejection. They have to list all the specific reasons they denied you. You then have to take them one at a time and find a way to disprove their finding. Sometimes its as simple as they don't have all the information. Good luck to you.

I went with allsup after my first denial. It cost something like $5,000 but they took it out of my first check. They ask you mass questions by phone and gather up comments from you therapist and pdoc and med doc. I neveer had to go before a udgge they saaid I waas crazy bfore that happened. I ffelt it was worth it. When you get ssdi yyou get mediccare you are limited in the amount of money you can make.

Hey nick,

From my experiences it is certainly best to use an attorney if you want to get approved. It seems liks so many people just get flat out denied and are left with no assistance. A great resource I used for research was http://www.disabilitydenials.com/ . It answers a lot of questions and really prepares you for the process. Hope this helps!