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Re: Winning Social Security when you don’t LOOK disabled

TomaszStasiuk — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:21:21 -0000

Hi there. Social Security does have a 12 month durational requirement, which requires the disability **be expected** to last 12 months. http://www.socialsecurityin...

However, an individual **does not** have to be out of work for 12 months before they apply.

To answer your question, yes, you can apply.

Re: Winning Social Security when you don’t LOOK disabled

Madzia79 — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 06:22:26 -0000

Hi Tomasz
I have been ill for over 1 yera now. They have finally admit that i have some kind off reuatology arthits , i have been off from work for 3 week now because of my health. I was just wondering if i can aplly for social benefit because of my illnes? I have searched the internet and it lookd like i have to be off from work for 12 months to apply for disability benefit:/

Re: Winning Social Security when you don’t LOOK disabled

TomaszStasiuk — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:11:02 -0000

Usually the judge will allow it. However, hearings are often scheduled every 45-60 minutes so it is often best to be very selective about who a claimant wants to testify. I will sometimes have one additional witness particularly on cases involving mental health issues. If there are additional statements I want included, I usually have those witnesses provide written statements that can be included into the record.

It is also polite to let the judge know in advance who will be providing testimony.

Re: Winning Social Security when you don’t LOOK disabled

Rubyredlips32 — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:33:45 -0000

can i bring family members to testify on my behalf ?

Re: Winning Social Security when you don’t LOOK disabled

mandi48 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:54:00 -0000

Thank You, I am asking the same question twicw. Sorry about that.

Best regards,

Danuta Rzepecka

Re: Winning Social Security when you don’t LOOK disabled

TomaszStasiuk — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:58:31 -0000

See http://www.socialsecurityin...

Re: Winning Social Security when you don’t LOOK disabled

TomaszStasiuk — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:57:58 -0000

My site deals with Social Security disability, not workers' compensation benefits. Work comp is a state based program which is different in every state.

If you had an attorney on your workers' compensation case, it may be time to re-contact them. One thing you may want to find out is whether your workers' compensation case was a permanent total disability (PTD) case? If it was a PTD case, there may be documentation of a "permanent" disability.

Also, is there a particular reason why you cannot ask your doctor for a simple statement that you are permanently and totally disabled (or whatever language your bank requires)? Even if you do not have a doctor at present, it might be worth paying for $300-400 for an evaluation. Even if the re-fi only saves you $100 a month, the exam would pay for itself in 3 to 4 months.

Good luck!

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Re: Winning Social Security when you don’t LOOK disabled

mandi48 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:58 -0000

I am trying to refinance my home to lower peyments, but my loan company demends to receive from proof that I am on PERMANENT Disability. I am fully disable, after few exidents at work(6)and PTSD. since 2001. What should I do, if I do not sent this loan company this document, I will loose chance tor refinance. Can my dotor write as such note as Full Disability are after 10 years are permanent, or what should I do. I need help. I never have a such problem. I sent all possible documents to prove my disability and incomee , and they told that it will not approve refinancing untill they receive what they are asking> Need as quicly as possible answer.

Best regards,

Mandi48

Re: Winning Social Security when you don’t LOOK disabled

mandi48 — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:53:23 -0000

what diferent is between; full disability and permanet disability.
I am trying to refinance my home to have lower payments, and Bank is asking me to prove that I am permanent disable person. I am61 years old, and full disable since 2001. It was Worksman case. Bank insist, that my regular doctor should write for me if I am permanent, other way I wont be approve to refinance my home. I sent to this Bank all possible documents and still is not enough. What should I do???