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not only did I get SSD which is from Social security, and based on work quarters, but I also did applications for SSI as a caseworker in Florida for the welfare dep't.. You need a lot of evidence. Hopefully you have been admitted to the hospital a number of times. You have to not be able to work in any gainful employment..I mean any!!! Lets say you were a teacher, but the stress killed you, and you have a mental health dx...if they find you can work in a less stressfull setting they will deny your application.
They usually deny the first time. Its rare to get it the first time, but it does happen. I was in Florida and waited two years. It went to the appeal process and with a lot of luck the judge in Virgina reviewed it, and approved it without it going thru the appeal process. I was lucky.
You cannot work at all in any job during the application process. If you do it has to be under the table because even the smallest job can indicate to them you still can be employed somewhere. The trouble is, and why so many people quit the application process is that they cannot survive without money. You have to have family etc that help you and also shelter you .
Its rough, but if you are disabled, its worth it!! You can alway message me with any other questions. Note that SSI is for people that do not have enough work quarters. The money is much less and as difficult to get as SSD based on your work history.
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You can call Social Security to get the papers
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