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How bad do you have to be to get disability?

deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm wondering because I lost my job last year because of a bp teen running away and in the hospital 10 times in 2-3 years (it all blends together) I got unemployment but that's run out, now my boyfriend is layed off and can't collect unempl until next month, he keeps telling me that i have to get a job but I'm so messed up in the head that no one understand. I looked some online but sounds like it will take months if not years to even know. And how do I go about doing that if I can't even go out and get a job for myself?? Anyone have this problem?
deleted_user
deleted_user
inot sure i went to the dr 3years a go they tok me off work put me in the hospital 5 mouths later i had a check i get about1700 buck but i work a high paying job for 9 year i paid a lot in to ss just ask your dr they will help if you need it
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well I talked with my family dr today but next week is pdr so I'll ask about it, just looking for fast solutions and it doesn't look like there is such a thing. I should know better. I'm not sure if I'm that sick (according to them) but thatnks for the reply.
Marilyanna
Marilyanna
I understand it CAN take a year for ssdi. You might contact Allsup and ask them they take part of you first check, ut i used them and got ssdi the first time and no judge. You need good therapist and pdoc to back you up. Allsup asks a lot of questions too, to yoour advatage.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks, I did see that online and got the number but didnt' call them yet, wasn't sure if it was a scam company or what. Thanks. I'm thinking about trying, just in case this doesn't get better soon, sooner would be better!
starfish
starfish
If you have a significant medical history, it may not take that long...especially if you can get backup from your Dr. with an opinion that you are not cabable of working and probably won't be able to for at least 12 months.
IF you hire a lawyer, you may get it all through much sooner...try looking at this website, it has tons of info.

www.disabilitysecrets.com
dancingd
dancingd
Your age is listed as 14.....I don't know if you CAN even qualify for Social Security..but call your local offices,they are very helpful........Parents are where?They are still legally responcable for you,even if you are estranged and not seeing them.
deleted_user
deleted_user
SOrry about that age thing, just noticed it and it's 37, I have an 18 year old no way i could be 14. lol! I have a history or cronic depression but have new doctors now and just given the diagnosis but haven't worked since 10-2006. My job have been many, which is explainable with the bp I have been told, anyway thanks all keep em coming and I'll try and take a look. I always have good intentions but takes me forever to do it, lately.
nobody666
nobody666
its doesn't take much to get it with a lawyer and they don't charge very much you should apply with one
deleted_user
deleted_user
whatttt?! you guys got it so shit over there.

we just fill in a form and send a sick note in.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Well I can't afford a lawyer, I'm still suppose to be paying on my divorse layer which was 10 years ago! Because of my actions or lack there of I'm broke ass.
deleted_user
deleted_user
communist revolution.

thats what u need.
dancingd
dancingd
Ok..now that we know your ok for SSDi..advice is still the same.Go to SS office and get some info,they are very helpful.
I did not hire a lawyer,it took 2 tries to get it,I live at poverty level,but at least I can eat!
Good luck
deleted_user
deleted_user
do u have any lawyers that work for the state and dont charge that is basically what i did after being turned down and knowing i qualified
deleted_user
deleted_user
I don't know, think I'm going to look into that allsup thing. thanks.
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