Myasthenia Gravis Support Group

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disease leading to fluctuating muscle weakness and fatiguability. The hallmark of myasthenia gravis is muscle weakness that increases during periods of activity and improves after periods of rest. Although myasthenia gravis may affect any voluntary muscle, muscles that control eye and eyelid movement, facial expression, and...

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SS Disability

cassynchris
cassynchris
Hello, I wanted to know if anybody has applied for SS disability, how long did it take to get an answer?
jmslony
jmslony
I applied in October of 2012 and was denied twice. In April of 2014 went before ALJ for a hearing and she ruled in granted full disability. I received payment with full back pay in July 2014
Rhanson
Rhanson
Use the search box above the discussion posts and search for disability. There have been several excellent posts on this topic that may give you more information.

You should document your functionality or lack of it, gather your medical records, and enlist your doctors help. The examiners go by the paper trail and paper recommendations.

Myasthenia Gravis falls under "neurological impairments." The level of impairment is the deciding factor -- i.e. can you find and do paying work or not with the problem.
http://ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/11.00-Neurological-Adult.htm#11_12

There is a big business with lawyers assisting folks to get through the disability claims process, but you should be able to talk to your doctor or hospital and try on your own first--so you don't have fees to pay.

Good Luck
limpnoodle
limpnoodle
I have applied and been turned down once, but I appealed. They did not even consider records from the local hospital, where I spent a good deal of time during 2013. Haven't received an answer yet, but not giving up.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Both my husband and I have been thru the process for other ailments. It takes about 2 yrs. to get a final answer. My doctor happened to have worked for Soc. Sec. Dis. Dept. so he knew a lot of the ins and outs. My husband had to go before a judge after 2 yrs. And that was his 2nd time of applying. If they approve you they will give you back pay to the date of the original application.
Good luck.
chuckie1
chuckie1
I was put on full ss at the age of 60 instead of ss disability. when I went for my exam it worked out that my mestion was wearing off so I could not do everything they wanted me to. The ss told me that I would make more if they gave me my full ss like I retired at the age of 66 took about 2 months.
Chuck
mom2mba
mom2mba
It only took about 3 months total for me. I did have a lawyer.
amandasmith
amandasmith
I had to go to 3 pcych wards. have bad back from a 2010 wreck. I have treid to ss 3 times thry r say its n appeals. shud i get another attorney?