Dec 07' I applied for SSI benefits.This is my 2nd time applying.The first was Aug 04' for SSDI benefits and as of Jan 08' is pending Federal court appeal.
I recieved notice that ssa has scheduled an exam for me with a internal medical DR.The reason being was they do not have enough information to make a decision.
I have appointments with my Rheumy every 6 weeks.I am skeptical of this exam by a DR that has never seen me before.
I was sent for a "mental exam" by ssa on my 1st application.I was tested for over 2 hours.It was like taking a college entrance exam.The conclusion was that I had some mild impairments that might hinder complex instructions..
Yet the "medicine" I am taking was believed to be the cause.I could follow uncomplicated instructions ...so therefore I could work...at least regarding mental disability.My disability is a physical one...and of course depression becomes part of the picture.I wasn't found to be depressed....GEE...the 40mg of Prozac daily might have a hand in that!
So now I am not sure what to expect with this upcoming physical exam???
Any input....Plzzzzzz.....MB
Dec 07' I applied for SSI benefits.This is my 2nd time applying.The first was Aug 04' for SSDI benefits and as of Jan 08' is pending Federal court appeal.
I recieved notice that ssa has scheduled an exam for me with a internal medical DR.The reason being was they do not have enough information to make a decision.
I have appointments with my Rheumy every 6 weeks.I am skeptical of this exam by a DR that has never seen me before.
I was sent for a "mental exam" by ssa on my 1st application.I was tested for over 2 hours.It was like taking a college entrance exam.The conclusion was that I had some mild impairments that might hinder complex instructions..
Yet the "medicine" I am taking was believed to be the cause.I could follow uncomplicated instructions ...so therefore I could work...at least regarding mental disability.My disability is a physical one...and of course depression becomes part of the picture.I wasn't found to be depressed....GEE...the 40mg of Prozac daily might have a hand in that!
So now I am not sure what to expect with this upcoming physical exam???
Any input....Plzzzzzz.....MB
Hi Maebelle,
I was also seen by a SSA doctor for a physical due to rheumatoid arthritis. This doctor basically checked most of my joints, and had asked me to grip his hands, stand on my heels, toes etc. I refused the tip toe waking due to swollen ankles and simply could NOT do it. Then asked a few questions regarding what I had done in my previous job...That was the extent of of the
exam. The doctor did request x-rays for my hands. After a month or so, I was approved. RA is one of the listings SSA has. Hope this helps a bit.
Thanks Vergie and Exe....I do have my Drs support for disability.I have ankylosing spondylitis,knee athritis,several herniations,spurs,DDD,fibromyalgia and sleep apnea.
I began enbrel injections a few weeks ago.I take ultram,prozac and provigal.
Previously I have tried many meds...all the nsaids,predisone,klonopin,
muscle relaxers,loratab....etc....etc....MB
Not sure I understand why SS wants you to take an exam. If you have Doc support, that's all they need. Unless of course, your documentation and/or Doc support is luke warm....Then, they may want a 2nd opinion or something.
How you react to the exam (in the exam) and what you tell the Doc will have a big impact on his write up, so think through it carefully if you know what I mean.
Also, as a general rule, Docs don't like to disagree with other Docs, so I'd reinforce what's already in your file.
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