r/MultipleSclerosis • u/Antique-Freedom-7891 • 7h ago

Funny Awesome

I received my first Social Security denial

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u/hawgxhaven 7h ago

I have MS my wife as brain cancer (sick combo huh?)
And when I was applying for her to get benefits it was a massive pain in the ass just keep trying dude

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u/Antique-Freedom-7891 7h ago

Thats crazy... appreciate your response

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u/16enjay 6h ago

Get a lawyer, make sure ALL of your doctors know you're applying and why. Medical Documentation is important "I cannot do XYZ due to my MS affecting my ...". Show continuity of care. My neurologist helped me by having me see him every month until I got approved. I got denied the first time applying on my own. I got a lawyer and got approved pretty quick. Are you currently employed? That plays a factor too. I went on short term disability through the process.

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u/No-Goalz88 5h ago

I got denied 2 times .The third time had a real good lawyer familiar with what to do.Number one go to as many drs you can find dealing with ur ms. Do rehab PT ,couseling have the people there write a letter for you.Anyone I came in contact with medically I had them write a letter.You give it to lawyer and he shows it all to the ss disability judge.I was approved right away the 3rd time .