My judge made his decision before the court date. I was missing an income statement that is required to qualify. This helped add up the quarters I worked consecutively. I have been on disability for fifteen years now. I find that I have mixed feelings about it. The stress levels are usually very low, but I was used to working. There is no structure, much of the time spent looking at four walls, and small problems can now stress me out. Financial problems are a concern of mine. I used to make three times of what I receive on disability. I miss the challenges.

The judge will need to be convinced that you cannot function on any type of job, including being a janitor who pushes a broom. You cannot do any form of work. However, with the correct documentation, and with an attorney, the chances are the best for you. I think having at least one hospitalization helps. There is a periodic review by Social Security by a doctor that works for them.

In the future, you can work but within limitations of income earned. They can also look at the amount of hours you work. I am now getting paid to look after my mother who is in the advanced stages of dementia. This arrangement with her insurance company is helping me pay off debt. This always has been a continuous worry of mine. So I am feeling less stressed.

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