Posted by schleprock on December 29, 2012, at 20:14:38
In reply to Disability, posted by brynb on December 29, 2012, at 10:59:00
You should see if there are any non-profits in your area that may be able to help. Make sure you know all your options to get a thorough and documented diagnosis; definitely speak with your doctors and find out whether they were ever successful helping others get disability, or any agencies they could recommend to assist you. Most importantly, back-up all your documentation in the event that SSI "loses" it all and you need a hearing.
Also, don't trust any of "their" specialists they may send you to to be diagnosed; they don't know what they're doing. It's all going to come down to the testimony of your personal past and present physicians.
In terms of ending disability when\if you're stable, just send them you're pay stubs (required, whether working full or part-time or even freelance.) Month to month they'll deduct those amounts (I'm not sure if at a certain point they'll "end" disability based on income before the time for which you were approved.)
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