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Yes, I’ve filed for disability. Let me tell you, so far, it’s been one hell of a ride. First of all, they tell you to go online, print out the paperwork, fill it out and send it in. I did that, and while I was getting the information,(doctor’s notes, procedures, diagnosis’) I found out that you can also fill all the paperwork online then submit it once you have it completed. Of course, I had most of the information filled out before I knew I could do it online. Once I completed the paperwork online, I hit the submit button and off it went.
Several weeks go by and I get a phone call stating that they had received the paperwork and they, in turn, had sent it to the appropriate people. I thought I had already done that. Oh well.
Another week or so goes by and I get a letter in the mail telling me that I’ve got to go see one of their doctors. I was expecting this. I had to send the letter back to them stating that I was to keep the appointment. The week before the appointment I got another reminder about the appointment.
The doctor was a psychiatrist. I had to see him because of the memory issues I guess. He asked a lot of questions regarding my health, my daily routine and of course, my memory. After about thirty minutes or so he was done. Now the waiting continues. Oh I know this could take years before I hear anything and it will probably end up being denied. I understand that. Of course, I willl apeal it.
Life goes on.
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Just keep fighting. I’ve heard it takes an average of three years, at least here in New York State, to actually succeed in a disability claim – but then, they have to pay you retroactively. I have a family member going through this right now. He was initially denied and has appealed, which I guess is pretty much par for the course. Hopefully, where you are it will go much quicker.
Sounds like the same thing here. Funny thing is, I see people that really need to be on it and can’t get it while others who seem fine that are approved without going to court. I’ve heard that it could take years so I’m not in too big of a hurry.
I hear you. I have a younger neighbor who looks to be perfectly healthy – out shoveling snow, playing with the kids, etc. – but he’s on disability, while my family member who can’t even walk without a cane is having trouble qualifying. Of course, I don’t really know my neighbor’s situation; maybe he has an emotional disability like PTSD or something. But still. Life simply is not fair.