I am and have been since 2006. I had 2 turn downs and then won on the first court hearing

I got turned down for disabily allowance but approved for long term sickness benefit. I think our social security works diff to yours though x

I have been on SSID since 2001. I got it the first time around but not for fibro, for PTSD. It seems the mental claims are easier to get then the physical ones.

I had to claim through Incapacity Benefit for a breakdown due to work overload, back in 2005. I have to go to an All Work Assessment every year. I claim Disability Living Allowance which is seperate from social security due to illness... we don't call it social security any more. It's called long term sickness benefit.
Just as fly said

I got my SSD in 2007 first time through but for other reasons. My husband got his first time through 18 months ago for Muscular Dystrophy. I did all the paperwork myself and the SS guy asked after his approval if he had a lawyer and when we said no, the guy said, "Good because they rip people off!"
I have no idea what you guys are talking about SSD being called "Long Term Sickness Benefit?" It must be different as we still get SSD?

PS- I googled Long Term Sickness Benefit and it is not in the USA but is in GB.

i was denied on the first round but won on appeal hugs charlene

Thanks for the great replies to my topic. I have both the physical and the psychological effects of FMS and am going to the dr's Friday for SSD. One is a psycho testing and the other is for my knee's.....Keep those commments coming....I hoping to be approved the first time through as my LTD co has a legal team that assists people the first time through.

I applied last June and the 20th I need to see a Doctor for my case. I also have a Lawyer,'s to help me. But I agree with what majestic said. I feel as though I did more to help me then they have..

After the great help here I got told to go through Allsup and they have taken over everything so I don't have to fight with anyone. They handle it all. Mine is for the Fibro and horrid Depression

I am on SSDI, and was approved on first try. I got mine for Fibromylagia, and I did not have an attorney, however I stressed the cognitive aspects of FM, and my doctor did also, as they do seem to approve more quickly on the mental aspects. My doctor listed ALL the 'side effects' of FM that I was having, balance problems, sleep issues, IBS, depression, etc. It only took 6 months for me to get my check from the time I applied, BUT another factor is age; the older you are the better your chances, the rules change at age 50, so it's much easier.

MY RSPONSE IS LIKE KELEEE, GOT IT THE FIRST TIME WITH PTSD, THAT WAS TWO YEARS AGO, MY MEDICARE WILL KICK IN FEB OF 2008, IT'S BEEEN ALONG WAIT BUT WELL WORTH IT. IF YOU ARE GOING IN NOW, THERE IS ALOT OF INFO ON THE BOARD RIGHT NOW, GO TO MICKI5555's SITE AND SHE HAS A BOAT LOAD OF INFO. I KNOW THAT MINE WAS A MIRACLE FROM GOD AND IT WAS RIGHT ON TIME FOR ME AS I WAS LIVING OUT OF MY CAR AT THE TIMEE. I PRAY THAT ALL GOES WITH YOUR CASE PRECIOUS ONE....HERE IS ANOTHER SITE TO GO TO ALSO,
http://thedisabilitydigest.com/Members.htm
it has lots of info, but still like midki5555'S better. YOU CAN PULL UP HER PROFILE HERE AND IT HAS THE LINKS YOU NEED ON HER SITE, BEST OF EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE IT THOUGH THIS....LOVE.....HELEN

If one has their ducks in a row, you can do all the applying online through the social Security site. It took me about 6 hours to enter all the info for my husband (I did one section at a time where you can stop and come back), but it sure saves paying someone else part of the benefit you will be awarded. I have a Planner for every year for the last 7+ years which really helped enter the info. When you apply, they want every doctor, therapist, hospital, medical facility etc. that has anything to do with your care, plus the addresses, phone numbers and all of the dates in the LAST year that you saw each. Having the planner handy with all of the appointments made filling out this info a breeze. I also keep a home record o every test result so that when needed, I can send a copy where it needs to go, so if a doctor did not respond to the SS requests, we could mail in the records along with the copy of the birth certificate. We are home anyway, so might as well do something with the time and not hire an attorney.

I got mine on the first try, but not for FM. IMHO, having a doctor who has a lot of experience with writing his portion of the application is the most important thing. Some of it is the luck of the draw at your local SS office. Some offices in some regions have more rejections than others, and some reviewers more than others. You can always call your local office directly and speak with a disability rep if you have concerns or questions. In my experience, they are very nice and helpful.

I have a legal team that filled out all of my paperwork thank goodness. I have both mental and physical issue's as well. So off to the SSD dr's I go on Friday. I spoke with my legal rep and she said it's not a big deal and not to worry about it. I won't but it's only fair they see me without having taken any meds. Does social security only go back as far as you applied? Or does it go back to when you first went off of work? I'm also wondering if anyone out there who had an attorney received any extra $$ to pay for medical bills and property taxes. Please respond if you know this answer. I was made to sign a contract that I would reimburse my LTD carrier funds but not sure if it's 100% or not. I have a feeling I'm not going to be left with any extra to pay my taxes on my house and I can't afford to lose it in a tax sale. It's not my fault I'm ill, this is the most frustrating part for me. No help from anyone unless you are on SSD.