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[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

Lets see if I can get you started. You can also apply, for SSDI through the Social Security web site without even leaving home. It provides all the easy to read instrutions also.

http://www.ssa.gov/d&s1.htm

http://www.ssa.gov/

There you go, now your off and ready...

[red1030]

Hi all....Bad Boy...do you have the site for the blue book. It is really informative. I have it in my old computer, and the information there has not been transfered as of yet. I was looking for it, and did not find it. I have a hard copy printed down, but that doesn't help this person any. Thanks...

[1171]

There's a common misconception that pain = disability. I believe that's why many workers are frustrated with their "early" return to work releases and ratings and think the system is unfair. Most atheletes realize the difference and, of course, their down time is significantly less. While pain maybe an indicator of a functional problem it also indicates recovery; only medical diagnostics can tell the difference. Pain is a natural and good sign during injury recovery and rehabilitation. Most rating systems and the medical community in general are looking at damage to the particular bodily system and not the pain that may or may not accompany it. Workers comp is a disability based system and pain by itself is not injury or a requirement for benefits. Benefits generally end long before one is pain free.

[red1030]

Thanks 1171...I agree with what you have said completely. Pain is not considered a disabiling factor. I don't have a lot of pain...I have MS. My issues were more about how the fatigue compromises ability to maintain gainful employment for the long run. I just mentioned the pain factor describing what paper work she will have to complete when applying for SSDI. Of course this is why the functional reports that one completes are so important. These of course have to have medical reports to back up what a person says to some extent.

[Lilly]

Hi,
There is a section on the form that asks you what you are unable to do now...that you did before...list ALL activities, from lifting pots & pans, swimming, house & outside chores, to hobbies u can no longer do because of your injury or pain tolerance. Another section is specific about your own personal hygene....make sure you list if you cannot comb your hair, properly wash, do your hair, brush your teeth, wipe yer butt etc. My suggestion is to go to the SSI office in your area, so that you can sign in & pick up the proper forms, and sign all the medical release papers first...then take your form home and start working on it....as you need lists of meds/dosages, doctors addresses/tele #'s etc.
I took several days to fill my form out...it is lengthy. By taking your time on the form....you will think of things daily that you can no longer do, or things that need to be listed on the form, and you need to tell it ALL....and hold NOTHING back.
Good Luck, Lilly

[Lilly]

Hi again...
Forgot to tell you an important factor.....be sure to let ALL your doctors know that you are applying for SSDI....that way they can assist you in your approval by their wording within your records when you have MD visits.
Do a search "Secrets of applying for SSDI" there are many helpful sites on the web written by people who have been there, done that!

I have a question....how are you guys adding links to these posts? It won't let me drag sites stored in "my favorites" onto my replies here???
Me not too smart sometimes

Take care, and good luck w/ SSDI....Lilly

[red1030]

Hi Lilly, I copy the website link and then come directly to this site and paste it. There may be an easier way that someone else may know.

[Pooh]

I just open the link in a new window and then copy the address and paste it in the box myself ........ lol

Lilly - you are so right about fatigue having a big effect on a persons ability to function on a daily basis because we never know when it will hit. I never knew how much it could affect a person's life until I was dxd with it even after getting thyroid straightened out - still suffer from it.

[capricorn]

Absolutely! never know when the fatigue will hit. i have fibro. been 2 weeks since the surgery. was doing really well. all of a sudden like a ton of bricks the fibro flared up yesterday with all of its frills. i need help just getting up now. have a PT eval this morning. it will take me an hour just to get dressed. it appears that as far as SSD goes so many of us have other health issues besides WC injuries. it just makes it all worse. Prayers to all.

CAP

[Still in Limbo]

Cap sorry to hear of your flair -up and I hope you feel better soon!!