Disability

[dacjohns]

You're worried about being a drain on society?

Have you been paying taxes? If so you were helping others that were on disability. Maybe it's your turn now.

 

[Wannabefree]

thanks morel. Hopefully we will be able to find out something in a few days. I just hate he is going to likely lose his drivers liscence...there goes the help with running errands

SSD I could stand a slow day that is nice to know he can make a little money still. He just has to do things here at home, because he probably won't be driving.

Dac I said "being SEEN AS a leach on society" because a lot of folks see it as just that. Especially for those who don't have the "appearance" of being disabled. Yes we pay taxes, and no, I don't feel bad about it at all if this is what we have to do. There's just lots of judgemental people around and I don't feel like hearing it Not truly a concern, just an observation of how some react

 

[FarmerChick]

Do what is best for hubby at this time. Just slow down and think how you want to proceed and what is best financially and with your maybe giong back to work and all that mess.

Big changes hopefully come a tad slower than just being flung at you. All will be fine I am sure. It is change and that can be hard, but life sure is about change.

 

[Quail_Antwerp]

They have some work programs where if the disabled person finds work that they think they can do, or wants to try to work, they continue paying the SSDI benefits while the person is working. I'm not totally sure what it entails, but worth looking into.

 

[FarmerChick]

Plus----and I am not sure about this---but I believe the kids get something also.


I don't know all circumstances---but an acquaitence I ride horses with had a stroke at 45. She was very bad and ended up disabled.
Her child also collected a check. I remember my friend saying she got X per month, and her kid got X per month until 18?

but again, check this cause it was a while ago I remember talking about this with my friend and I might be confused.

 

[Wannabefree]

Thanks ya'll! He can't do factory work, or office work...he'd fall asleep and drool on his desk There are a couple of jobs he can do from home though, that are a good option should this come to fruition.

I really think this is best for him FC. His first specialist was suprised he could function as well as he does.

Funny story...his first specialist tried to organize a local narcolepsy support group. They were supposed to meet on Tuesday nights, but it fizzled out because everyone kept falling asleep and missing it True story.

I think DH was the only one who wasn't on disability back then even. That was in 97'. His Dr. told him he was the worst case he'd ever seen, and responded best to the treatment of any of the patients he had ever seen. It's getting worse now though. Poor hubster. He is worried about it too, but he worries quieter than i do

 

[Wannabefree]

Plus----and I am not sure about this---but I believe the kids get something also.


I don't know all circumstances---but an acquaitence I ride horses with had a stroke at 45. She was very bad and ended up disabled.
Her child also collected a check. I remember my friend saying she got X per month, and her kid got X per month until 18?

but again, check this cause it was a while ago I remember talking about this with my friend and I might be confused.

yes, dependent children get a check too. i do remember my cousins getting one from my blind aunt and uncle until they were out of school, college included.

 

[FarmerChick]

that is good to hear. being disabled with children would be scary. any check would be a blessing for sure!


It is just a new path for your family. Quietly sit and think and kinda get a feel for how life will change. But if it is best for him, ya'll need to head in that direction.

 

[karens18cats]

Even if you are undecided, file now. TN has one of the worst denial rates for disability claims - something like 85% get denied on the first application, and only 6% get approved on appeal. After that, you file for a hearing before a judge which takes about 16-24 months to get and really requires a lawyer to represent you. So even if you're not sure about it, start the paperwork. My DH has degnerative discs in his back, has had unsuccessful surgery, and has lost the use of his right hand and arm and he was denied. They said he was disabled but that there are jobs he can do. They can do this even if the jobs don't exist where you live. And honestly, why would he get hired over someone who has the use of both hands? If he was legally declared disabled, the employer would probably get a tax break for hiring him.

 

[Denim Deb]

And, if you do have to go to a judge, make sure hubby doesn't take his meds that day so he'll fall asleep in court.