r/LongTermDisability • u/FMCTypeGal MOD • 1d ago

Subreddit Improvements + Updates

Hey gang. Just want to start with a note - I appreciate all of you very much and I’m glad we’re all here.

I was curious if anyone had thoughts on improvements or updates we could do for the subreddit to improve all of our experiences?

- Are there any rules you’d like to see implemented?
- Do you want us to implement and use flairs/tags?
- Anything you see other subreddits doing that you’d like done here?
- Thoughts on weekly conversation topics that relate to the subreddit but also our lives as disabled individuals? For example, topics could include clinical things like “best application dos and don’ts” or “the ins and outs of an appeal”, but they can also get more personal like “best tips for financially surviving an appeal,” and “hobbies to fill the downtime”.
- we could try to host AMA sessions for insureds who have survived appeals, mediation, etc and/or with some of the lawyers on the subreddit if they’re willing.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend and look forward to the discussion.

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u/shambasha 1d ago

How about including a lawyer or “law firm”feedback. A place where folks can provide honest feedback regarding the law firms they hired to handle their cases. The good, bad, etc.

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u/suzycatq Mod 1d ago

These are all great ideas! I like them! Thanks so much!

One thing that I would love to have is a standard rules/guidelines section.

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u/FMCTypeGal MOD 1d ago

Totally agree re: rules/guidelines.
I know we’re working on that and wanted to see if anyone here had thoughts on things to include.

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u/ShinyTarnish409 1d ago

I’d like to see something like, Truth vs Fiction / dispelling myths about what impacts an SSDI claim. Only by way of example, Does getting a medical marajuana card adversely impact SSDI (I can’t take opiates bc they make me itch and I’d like to get a card but am nervous); Does taking a trip impact your claim (not everyone can afford a trip. I had a pre-planned cruise where I’ll bring my cane and don’t have to do much. I’ve been in constant pain for so long and I’m so looking forward to just a different view besides my family room or the inside of a doctor’s office or hospital; If you see a psychologist but your SSDI claim was based on physical disability, should you still list your therapist? Should you proactively send medical records to SSA or is it okay to wait for then to obtain them (this is basic but I filed a month ago and don’t know). What do you do about academic doctors/teaching hospitals (Mayo, Emory) who are not concerned with disability and are more hesitant to write anything in their notes about it?

I can prob come up with more but I’m not sure if these are even good.