Has any one received benefits from having arthritis? - Disabilities Message Board

cris2 · 06-23-2003, 03:39 PM

Hi all,

I posted this ? in the arthritis section and thought I might receive replys here.

Has anyone received social security benefits from having athritis?

I have osteoarthritis severly in hips and by docs terms morbidly obeisity.
Im only 32 also have rare dysplasis disorder.
Mild scoliosis.

I know nobody can tell me if I will receive benefits, for all cases are different.

But welcome any opinions on this matter.

Thank you

lal3672 · 08-08-2003, 08:04 PM

I have osteoarthritis in both hips and both knees. I applied in Feb for SSI and SSDI and got approval just a couple of days ago by phone. The official letter has not arrived yet. This was my first try-I am still feeling like I will wake up and find I was just dreaming! I just wish I knew how long it will take for the money to come.

naughteblonde · 09-15-2003, 03:13 AM

I have reactive arthritis and get DLA and Incapacity benefits because of this and a digestive disorder.

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madamkitty · 11-04-2003, 01:04 PM

Hi, I'm fairly neww here. I just started the prosess of filing for my disability. I have rheumatoid arthritis and bi polar, psd, panic attacks and have had the company doctor tell me I'd never be able to hold a job again because of all my medicines. I am wading through the forms online and waiting for my first phone interview on the 17th. Talk about anxious! I feel like I'm falling apart everytime I sign on to fill out these forms. I am also in the prosess of getting 2 new doctors and have no idea if they will or won't help me get disability. Mymedicine definitly need to be redone because I have had 2 panic attacks in three days! Any ideas if I might get this?

countrycraft · 11-23-2003, 02:31 PM

hello madam kitty
my daughter who is 26 filed for disability and got it within 6 months. she also is bipolar, panic attacks and lots of other things, (god forbid) , but I wish you luck in there decision.