This is a paraphrased version of an brief article I wrote for a site. It's really just a heads-up to those who are entering the disability system that a claim can take an exceedingly long time. Since most claimants know very little about the system when they begin (typically, this doesn't change throughout the process) and the article has a good bit of advice, or two, I thought I would repost it
Tuesday, 25 October 2005
The Social Security Disability Process - a long and lengthy wait for most
Posted on 16:19 by Unknown
Thursday, 20 October 2005
To reiterate the last post on Disability Reform (so many acronyms: ssd, ssdi, rsdi, ssi, dib)
Posted on 18:52 by Unknown
This is something I wrote a long time ago, but it is right on target with the last post I made which referenced reform and how things really get done at DDS.Here's an excerpt:"Very often, DDS doctors (also referred to as Medical consultants and Medical examiners) come to conclusions that are very different from the doctors who actually treat claimants. Why is this? Basically, it's for this reason
Wednesday, 19 October 2005
Social Security Disability - reform and suggestions regarding
Posted on 05:50 by Unknown
There's an excellent site online - www.disabilitydoc.com - and I couldn't help but comment on one of Dr. Holden's (a former dds medical consultant) writings.Here's the doc's post regarding reform suggestions: http://www.disabilitydoc.com/commissioners-new-plan-letter/Dr. Holden's got a few interesting points. One, disability examiners don't get enough medical training. As a former examiner myself
Thursday, 13 October 2005
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Social Security Disability (ssd, ssdi) and SSI
Posted on 07:32 by Unknown
Here's a good alternative medicine page on carpal tunnel syndrome and RSI. Facts about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Filing for DisabilityFacts about Repetitive Stress Injury and Filing for DisabilityI hope these links are helpful. I have some experience with carpal tunnel syndrome, both as an observer and as someone who has been semi-afflicted with the condition. I say semi-afflicted because I
Tuesday, 11 October 2005
Degenerative disc disease, disability, and activities of daily living
Posted on 14:43 by Unknown
I'm now 1 week and 2 days out from my back injury and I'm doing much better. But I'm not completely out of the woods just yet. Still wearing a back brace and occasionally taking percocets for pain. And sitting for long periods is as bad as any disability claimant ever remarked on a 3368 (disability application).And I now have an insight into the vacuum-sweep ADL thing. Here's what I mean:
Monday, 10 October 2005
Lupus, Chronic Fatigue, and Fibromyalgia Resources
Posted on 21:19 by Unknown
For those who are interested in alternative medicine as it relates to various conditions, here are some links that may be of particular interest.Alternative Medicine and fibromyalgiaAlternative Medicine and LupusAlternative Medicine and Chronic fatigue syndrome aka CFS aka CFIDSReturn to the Social Security Disability SSI Benefits BlogOther Posts:Applying for disabilityAre you automatically
A few thoughts on Back Pain and Social Security Disability
Posted on 09:32 by Unknown
It is now a little over a week since I injured my back and, fortunately, I am on the mend; that is, with the help of many doses of flexeril, percocet, a back brace, ice packs (the freezeable gel kind) to keep the inflammation down, and a spouse who didn't mind helping me put my socks on.This, of course, is not the first time that my lower back has completely "gone out". But this has been the
Monday, 3 October 2005
Back pain - A first person perspective
Posted on 07:08 by Unknown
One of the most commonly listed impairments on social security disability and ssi disability applications is lower back pain. Why is this condition so "common"? Well, it's simply due to the way humans are built. The lower back area (particularly L5-S1) is the point at which we bend to pick up things and we often use it as a fulcrum to lift heavy objects. Unfortunately, because lower back problems
Saturday, 1 October 2005
NATIONAL SOCIAL SECURITY COUNCIL SAYS NEW SSA CLAIMS PROCESS WILL LEAVE MORE DISABLED WITHOUT BENEFITS OR RIGHT TO APPEAL DENIALS
Posted on 10:29 by Unknown
"Council Assessment Notes Serious Flaws in Plan to Shorten Processing Times"Return to the Social Security Disability SSI Benefits BlogOther PostsHow many people win Social Security Disability Benefits Are you automatically denied for Social Security Disability or SSI when you first apply with an initial application ? Who makes the Social Security Disability decision ? Filing for disabilitySocial
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