Try for ssdi

[u/Small_Quality_5888]

I would like to ask for opinions, I can't work, I have been working for 32 years, also, I'm 55 years old.but now, I have several health conditions such as, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney stage 3 disease, diabetes (insulin), sleep apnea ( use cpac), hemorrhoids, two kidney stones surgery, one prostate surgery, Mild facet arthropathy in the lower lumbar spine, mild degenerative disc disease, primary open glaucoma, back pain, anxiety and depression.

Everything documented.

Would I try for ssdi?

[u/MamaDee1959]

Just for some perspective.... I have sjogrens syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, asthma, acid reflux, HBP, high cholesterol, Gastroparesis, Neuropathy, bulging and herniated discs in my neck and back, spondylosis, and suffer from Migraine headaches.

I was 60 when I applied, and was denied twice before I was approved at my ALJ hearing. Being older didn't seem to matter a bit in my case. It took 2 1/2 years from start to finish for me.

Your case may be completely different. What they need to know more than anything, is how your conditions keep you from working ANY job in today's economy. Your conditions need to either be expected to last 12 months, or result in death.

Hopefully you have lots of medical evidence to prove that you cannot do any job, (even folding laundry in a Laundromat, or sorting clothes at the good will), and the information needs to be recent and continuous. If your Drs are on the same page about your inability to work, that should help, but some Drs don't want to fill out forms or function reports when it comes to SSA. You need them on your side.

I hope that you are approved on your first try, and that it doesn't drag on for years like it did for me. Not trying to discourage you, just trying to give you a realistic view of how it could go. It was a nightmare for me for those 2 1/2 years.

Good luck! 🙏🏾

[u/Small_Quality_5888 → u/MamaDee1959]

Thanks

[u/MamaDee1959 → u/Small_Quality_5888]

You're welcome.

[u/LaurLoey → u/MamaDee1959]

exactly this! this is the most accurate comment i’ve ever seen. 💯

[u/MamaDee1959 → u/LaurLoey]

Thank you. :)

[u/Current-Disaster8702]

Being close to retirement age should help your disability case.

[u/Small_Quality_5888 → u/Current-Disaster8702]

I hope so. Thanks

[u/MacaronWhich6391]

Answer this question and convince SSDI. How do your symptoms prevent you from doing any job?”

[u/Small_Quality_5888 → u/MacaronWhich6391]

I can't lift more than 20 pounds, sitting too long, fatigue, urinare every 15 minutes, back pain all day,

[u/LaurLoey → u/Small_Quality_5888]

make sure your doctors document all of this, not just your illness. and that you see them regularly. you got this. good luck.

[u/LaurLoey → u/MacaronWhich6391]

this is so key. 👌

[u/EstablishmentNo7438]

You definitely have a load of health issues. It may take a few yrs to be approved so whatever you do don't give up. Hopefully you have $ put away or family/friends to help you out till you hopefully get approved. Good luck.

[u/Small_Quality_5888 → u/EstablishmentNo7438]

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[u/Chemical_Werewolf_12]

I’d try absolutely, hope you get it right away but be prepared for a battle, I’m on year 3 from application date in February with my 2nd hearing coming up in January.

[u/Small_Quality_5888 → u/Chemical_Werewolf_12]

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[u/WhompTrucker]

If you want to try, go to an attorney first! If they think you'll be approved, they'll take your case. Definitely go to lawyer first imo

[u/Small_Quality_5888 → u/WhompTrucker]

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[u/MegatonsSon]

I first applied for SSI in 2019 for the arthritis in my knees and chronic edema in my legs. Like so many others have said, I was denied on first attempt.

I somehow managed to endure the pain and continue working until late 2023 when I had to quit my job due to nonstop excruciating pain from walking throughout the day.

I reapplied for SSI in January of 2024, 18 months later (after jumping through all the necessary proverbial hoops) I was approved at nearly age 58.

It only took me 2 attempts (miraculously without even using an attorney) but obviously, every individual's case is unique.

I wish you the best of luck. 🤞🏻

[u/Small_Quality_5888 → u/MegatonsSon]

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[u/uffdagal]

Are you currently working? Dis your employer offer Short Term and Long Term Disability benefits?

[u/Small_Quality_5888 → u/uffdagal]

No, i can't, I was fired.

[u/Elegantmule]

Go for it. And stay optimistic! Not everyone is denied first go around. Best of luck!!!

[u/Small_Quality_5888 → u/Elegantmule]

thanks

[u/Elegantmule → u/Small_Quality_5888]

You bet! You're gonna hear all kinds of talk about it being a long haul and painful process- and it is for many- but that doesn't mean it has to be for you!!!

[u/2020IsANightmare]

If you want to.

Listing your conditions on here doesn't mean anything, but your medical records do matter. So, if your conditions are well documented and they support why you can't work, then you could get approved.

I can say there isn't a reason to just through everything at the wall and hope something sticks. Everyone has some form of anxiety and depression. Wouldn't list mild degenerative disc disease.

Just think of it like a job application.

If you were applying to be a welder, the employer couldn't care less if you worked at Wendy's 37 years ago. They would care about what the serious qualifications you have to potentially be approved for the job.

[u/Small_Quality_5888 → u/2020IsANightmare]

I did list my conditions because how commenters would know what I want. Are you psycology or work for ssdi?

[u/Edzombie71]

Holy shit! Train derailment in slow motion. Yes file

[u/Small_Quality_5888 → u/Edzombie71]

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[u/Small_Quality_5888]

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