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Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-22-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 228
Posted By dismama
Working while on SSDI

I have a couple of questions. First off I am on SSDI. I'm not due for a review until 4/15. I'm thinking about getting a small part time job working from home. I would be earning about $400 per month....
Board: Health Insurance Issues 01-11-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 234
Posted By dismama
Re: Had my hearing yesterday

The VE not speaking is a good sign. The VE didn't speak at my hearing and I was approved. Good luck.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 10-16-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 169
Posted By dismama
Re: cdr review

The majority of cdr's are found to be contiuning. In my state 95% of ssdi cdr's are continuing.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 10-16-2012, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 313
Posted By dismama
Re: disability update report

Answer it based on how you feel. You can always say your bipolar is the same as before. I would give the dr a heads up because they may send a letter for he/she to complete. Don't worry about...
Board: Asperger's Syndrome 10-02-2012, 07:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 727
Posted By dismama
Re: I have just been diagnosed with Aspergers :(?

See if there is an Asperger's support group in your area. That would be a great place to make friends. Or see if any psych groups run a social skills program for adults. It will connect you to people...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 09-28-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 364
Posted By dismama
Re: pay cash/insurance

You probably could have gotten the meds filled using your insurance if the pharmacy called and told them you were going out of town. My pharmacy does this for me with no problem. Just for future...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 09-28-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 368
Posted By dismama
Re: Psych won't fill out rfc form! Good or Bad???

If you are applying for a mental health related disorder there is no way you will get approved without doctor's support.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 09-26-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 286
Posted By dismama
Re: ssdi

The payments are always a month behind. You will receive Oct payment in Nov.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 09-21-2012, 04:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 774
Posted By dismama
Re: SSDI and Online College Classes

I can't be sure but I think I got mine around the mid to end of the month.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 09-17-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 774
Posted By dismama
Re: SSDI and Online College Classes

I've read that the reviews are only sent out 2x per year in Feb and Oct. My first review was due June of 2011 but I didn't receive it until Feb of 2012. Keep an eye out because it may be in the next...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 09-17-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 774
Posted By dismama
Re: SSDI and Online College Classes

There is no need to let them know about it now but when you receive a continuing disability review you will have to disclose it at that time.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 09-17-2012, 08:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By dismama
Re: First 3 year review coming up?

When it comes to continuing disability reviews it is up to the ssa to determine you are no longer disabled not the other way around like when you were first approved. As long as you are seeing you...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 09-13-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 432
Posted By dismama
Re: First 3 year review, ssi?

It is up to the ssa to prove that you are no longer disabled not for you to prove you are still disabled. If you are seeing your doctor on a regular basis and the doctor still considers you disabled...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 08-31-2012, 06:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By dismama
Re: Approved!!!

I think it was 3 or 4 weeks before I got my back pay. I was approved in June and got my first monthly payment in August.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 08-14-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 458
Posted By dismama
Re: Question on Vocational Expert part of hearing

The judge didn't ask the VE any questions at my hearing and I was approved.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 08-13-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 300
Posted By dismama
Re: ALJ hearing question

I was given a fully favorable decision at the hearing.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 07-24-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 372
Posted By dismama
Re: Continued Disability Review (CDR) question

Mine was actually late. I was supposed to be reviewed at 1 year and it was 20 months before the review came.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 07-22-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 521
Posted By dismama
Re: SSI Reviews

Reviews are usually done at 1,3 or 7 years depending on your chances of improvement. Your approval letter should state how long it will be until you receive a continuing disability review. If not you...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-22-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 461
Posted By dismama
Re: If I can get my condition under control, can I go to school?

By going to school you risk the chance of losing your benefits when it comes time for your continuing disability review. The theory is if you are stable enough to attend classes then you are stable...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-22-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 464
Posted By dismama
Re: How much notice before ALJ hearing?

I believe I got 2-3 weeks notice. I was suprised by how little time I was given.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-21-2012, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 707
Posted By dismama
Re: Weird letter from SSDI

I can't say for certain but it sounds to me like you've been approved for ssdi on your own record. It can take a while for you to receive the proper letters and most likely the letter regarding your...
Board: Asperger's Syndrome 06-21-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,934
Posted By dismama
Re: Could my daughter have aspergers?

She doesn't sound similar to my son who has aspergers but it is a spectrum disorder so you see a great variety of symptoms. If in your gut you feel that there is something "wrong" with her you need...
Board: Cosmetic / Plastic Surgery 06-21-2012, 02:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,775
Posted By dismama
Re: Breast Reduction

I wouldn't drive for the first week. Until you can comfortably move your arms. If you were to get into an accident your reaction time would be slowed because of your incisions.
Board: Asperger's Syndrome 06-12-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,480
Posted By dismama
Re: Can you grow out of Asperger's?

People with Asperger's brains work a little diffently than people who don't have asperger's (neurotypical). So, no you can't outgrow asperger's. You just can learn how to function better within your...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-08-2012, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By dismama
Re: Diagnosed with CFS and Fibromyalgia due to EBV, is SSD possible?

I'm not sure why they make you wait until you are denied. I went with a small local attorney and she along with several others I contacted said I needed to be denied first. I know that Binder and...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-08-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 832
Posted By dismama
Re: Diagnosed with CFS and Fibromyalgia due to EBV, is SSD possible?

Some attornies will only take your case once you've been declined so don't be discouraged if you run into that. The intial application isn't that hard. A lot of info on your limitations and meds and...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-05-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,207
Posted By dismama
Re: Alj level

Geodon just went generic (the pill form at least) so it is inexpensive. It should help stabilize your moods.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-05-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,207
Posted By dismama
Re: Alj level

Ask for Geodon. It's a mood stabilizer. It says weight gain is a side effect but both times I've taken it I've lost weight. It took all of the Seroquel weight off of me and then some. I stopped...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-05-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,207
Posted By dismama
Re: Alj level

A pdoc is going to be important in your case with the bipolar. Have you checked to see if there is a local mental health clinic that is either free or on a sliding scale? You can't get approved for a...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-05-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,207
Posted By dismama
Re: Alj level

I have bipolar and am college educated and was approved at 34 so it is possible.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-05-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 731
Posted By dismama
Re: Reconsideration Stage (2nd Claim)

Do you have a lawyer yet? That is my only suggestion. You can't do much but wait. I know the waiting part is hard. Best of luck.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-05-2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,025
Posted By dismama
Re: severe anxiety and soc sec don't MIX!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Was there a VE at your hearing? If so did the judge ask the VE any questions? I had a VE on the phone but the judge didn't ask any questions. I was told at the hearing I was approved. But it still...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 06-05-2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,207
Posted By dismama
Re: Alj level

It only took a couple of months from the time of my second denial to when I saw the judge. Probably 3 months. I was suprised. I'm in NC.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 05-18-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 911
Posted By dismama
Re: Letter... waiting!

No idea about your next letter but congrats.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 05-12-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,328
Posted By dismama
Re: SSDI Hearing

No bother. I'm scared anytime I get mail from ssa. My original decision was a review in a year. I just actually got finished my first review. It took 20 months before I finally got it. I'm only 36 so...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 05-11-2012, 01:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,328
Posted By dismama
Re: SSDI Hearing

I think my back pay came first and that took about 6 weeks. I was approved in June and my first monthly check was the end of August.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 05-11-2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,328
Posted By dismama
Re: SSDI Hearing

It takes a while for the decision to be written and finalized. The judge at my hearing told me I was approved but it still 4-6 weeks to get the offical letter from ssa. Hang in there.
Board: Anger Management 04-28-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,257
Posted By dismama
Re: Went to jail, possibly because of medication?

I never had trouble with heat on seroquel but I did have some awful dry mouth. Not sure if seroquel was the problem because I was on a lot of meds at the time. Best of luck to you.
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-27-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 823
Posted By dismama
Re: Approved and Waiting

I was approved during my hearing also. It took about a month or so before I had the offical award letter. Occasionally the judges will give approvals at the actual hearings. My lawyer said that their...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-27-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By dismama
Re: What is this disability process all about?

Chances are they will deny you. You need to see their doctors because you have no medical doctors of your own to support your claim. They deny almost everyone the first time around. I was declined...
Board: Bipolar Disorder 04-27-2012, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 930
Posted By dismama
Re: Wondering if anyone else has this issue....

I'm on ssdi for bipolar. My depressive moods, which are most of the time, cause me to not be able to work. It was a long hard process to get approved. It took over 2 years. I was decline and then...
Board: Bipolar Disorder 04-27-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,428
Posted By dismama
Re: What is wrong with me? 12-month bipolar cycles

Feburary is my bad month. I think it has to do with the lack of sunlight. I ran away from home once (I was in my 30's) during Feburary. I try and schedule a vacation during Feburary to give me...
Board: Anger Management 04-27-2012, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,257
Posted By dismama
Re: Went to jail, possibly because of medication?

I'm bipolar. If a dr is rxing you seroquel you need to see a pdoc and not wait to see how the med works before going to see a pdoc. Depending on your area it can take a while to get in with a good...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-18-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,462
Posted By dismama
Re: Proving disability?

I think you need a better pdoc. The trazadone you take is that at night? I used to take that for sleep. It doesn't do jack for the actual depression it just helped with my insomnia. Trazadone...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-18-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,462
Posted By dismama
Re: Proving disability?

Honestly the whole thing was so stressful that I've blocked it out. I remember the judge asking how if I have a panic disorder and agoraphobia did I go to Disney. I had to explain that I travel in...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 04-18-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,462
Posted By dismama
Re: Proving disability?

I'm 36 and have a bachelor's degree and was approved last year for bipolar so it isn't impossible to be approved and be young. I won at the hearing level. The bad part about being young is my...
Board: Bipolar Disorder 02-27-2012, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 568
Posted By dismama
Re: Meds making me sick?

the meds you are on can make you gain weight and lamotigine has caused my anxiety to get worse recently. so it isn't unusual to have those side effects. that doesn't mean that you aren't bipolar. the...
Board: Bipolar Disorder 02-27-2012, 12:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 645
Posted By dismama
Re: Just diagnosed with bipolar, question about medication?

I second having someone come with you. A doctor shouldn't just shrug off your concerns. I would call and get another appointment. You shouldn't be having daily hallucinations. I can understand only...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-27-2012, 12:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,971
Posted By dismama
Re: The dreaded CDR came

I have no idea why they put me down as likely to improve because I have bipolar and agoraphoia with panic disorder. 2 things that don't exactly go away. I've been being treated for over 5 years so it...
Board: Health Insurance Issues 02-27-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,971
Posted By dismama
Re: The dreaded CDR came

My review period was 1 year because I am young. It actually was a little over a year and a half before I got the review papers. Now I just have to wait until I get a response.
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