Jan 15, 2016 7:52 AM
I am sorry for everyone's troubles. Idk if my story will help but here goes. I had a silicone implant to rupture. So I had an attorney for the Dow Corning lawsuit.
I had always worked in apartment management so most of my income was free rent, free utilities, etc... In the end, my income total was very low. Also this happened while I was still quite young with a baby. 29 y.o.
In a short time after the rupture I was having bad health problems. My attorney guided & helped me win disability. As a young woman that was very difficult to accept and my family was not supportive at all! Fibromyalgia & CFIDS was my "lazy" label. But everyone needs to understand their limits and not push them. It's sad to read that one of you was told to go back to work! Crazy!!
I advise everyone to get an attorney! Go to as many doctors as you can to support your claim of why you're seeking disability. If you have a good attorney, he should 'pay' for these appointments! It comes out of your large lump sum of money! Well worth it. If your pain is causing emotional distress (IE: marriage, not able to work, lack of family/friends support, etc.. ) please see a psychiatrist. I hate it, but you need as many doctors on your side! It's hard to get your earned social security, so go all out! Most people are turned down the first time. But jump right back into it! Do not give up!
Regarding ssi, this is for people whose income is below standard. Example, myself, single and bc my total income from my years of employment was very low I qualify for ssi. I'm not proud or happy about it! My total monthly income now is just a little over $700!! Still single and that's all the money I get. Imagine, who can realistically live on that much?! I go without food a lot!
So if you're married, on your husband's insurance plan, etc, you probably won't get ssi. ssi is for very low income people.
Make certain your attorney believes & supports your disabilities. He will send you to appropriate docs, pay for everything & not ask for money up front. That means he believes you will win your case!
I'm new here & this is my first comment to anyone. I hope I've helped someone in someway! BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!! This is only the beginning of your struggles. Don't wait till you're so exhausted that you cannot fight for yourself! I am now 52 y.o. I can tell you, pain over time may result in other diagnosis. If I could go back in time I'd tell myself *don't get on that couch for too long! Eventually you won't be able to get up!! *eat healthy! *stay socialable! Don't block others out. And those who can't handle the 'new' you, were not true friends. So don't be hurt. If you go to church, keep going. Otherwise you'll be an older woman who has no friends & lives like a hermit! *take care of your emotional well being. *help others understand your pain/disability as much as possible, provide reading information. But know, if they haven't been where you are, they cannot fully understand!
God bless each of you & best of luck!! Kathy