Posted by xjs7 on June 3, 2004, at 22:21:41
In reply to Re: Anyone receive Disability Benefits B/C Dep Anxiet » BRC, posted by Caper on June 3, 2004, at 21:42:42
Hi Caper,
Could you explain what you mean by "blatant psycho"? What are your symptoms and how did they interfere with you working? Have you been hospitalized? I am in the process of applying myself. (Of course, if you don't want to reveal this over the Internet, that is okay too.)
It's great that you are expected to improve. It sounds like you have a lot to look forward to!
xjs7
> Hi,
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> Your question is not nosy at all, you can ask anything here- if people don't like the question they can choose not to respond. So ask away!
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> I'm a third year law student (on medical leave) and my brother (diabetic and unhealty) is currently applying for SSI and SSDI benefits and I have already received them recently. My diagnoses are Bipolar Depression, PTSD and alcohol dependence. So- yes, mental problems definitely qualify sometimes. For me, they wrote that I am expected to improve (and I WILL!) and that there would be a review of my conditions in a year, by which time I should have my degree and not need it anymore(I hope!!!).
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> What I've learned so far, for what it's worth:
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> 1. It's more likely your aunt will be approved if she has a documented history (through medical records) going back about a year.
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> 2. Make sure she gives as much information as possible- document every doctor/psychiatrist visit and be very specific about what keeps her from being able to do a "significant amount of work".
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> 3. I've heard and seen that a lot of times people are initially turned down for Social Security Disabilty, but if that happens _get a lawyer_!!! There are tons of them who will give a free initial consultation and then take the case on contingency: If your aunt is ultimately turned down, the lawyers get nothing. If she is approved, they will usually take something like 25% of whatever "back benefits" she is owed. But, 75% of something is better than 100% of nothing right? There are tons of lawyers who specialize in this sort of thing. Just check the yellow pages if she is turned down initially.
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> Regarding medical care, Medicaid is pretty much assured if you are approved for Social Security Disabilty, but your aunt can also apply for it separately. As for me, I got my SSI approval and then three days later got my medicaid card. So it's $1 for doctor visits and prescriptions.
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> Be persistent if you have to be- I got lucky (was such a blatant psycho that I was approved rapidly) but my brother is going to have to go the lawyer route- even though his is a physical illness. But I've been told time and again that "they" (Social Security) turn almost everyone down the first time, but with appeals processes and attorneys, your chances of success greatly improve.
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> Hope this helps. Best of luck to you both.
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> Caper
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> > I don't mean to ask this question to be nosey or in anyone's business, but my aunt has been plagued with severe depression and anxiety for the past couple of years. Her husband is no longer in the picture and she can barely afford to pay rent and utilities and with no insurance there is no way now she can afford her doctor visits and medication. She is trying to apply for Social Security Benefits for depression and anxiety. My family is trying to help out as much as possible. But can you get Social Security Disability Benefits for depression and Anxiety. Because if she did she would qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare and her doctor visits and medication would be taken care of. And this would help her tremendously. Anyone's info. or input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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