Thread: Disability??
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Old Jan 01, 2017, 01:44 PM
strugglingpgh strugglingpgh is offline
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Originally Posted by BeyondtheRainbow View Post
There are a lot of us on disability and a lot who aren't. I've been on it for almost 5 years now and it made a huge difference as I was just not able to work anymore and not working cuts my stress so much.

It can be a long process. I was very fortunate and got benefits in 11 weeks but on average it takes a lot longer and involves several appeals. Someone else can tell you more about that if you want to know.

My best advice is get them every bit of paperwork from every therapist and dr you've seen in the allotted time who possibly has anything to do with why you need disability. The more background they have the better.
I am 53 - I have been treated for over 12 years and applied at the end of 2015. I do have a lawyer, but in PA the wait is at least 6 to 8 months for hearing. Finally had hearing last month, but wasn't pleased with how it went. Should hear this month if I get it. Thanks for all the responses and help. Really helps!
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