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Originally Posted by yellowleaf
Hey there,
I've been on disability for 15 years. I'm super paranoid. I was diagnosed as having paranoid schizophrenia 15 years ago and until recently was treated as such. I got paperwork in the mail to see if I still qualify for SSDI. I'm so scared that I won't. I've tried and I cannot hold down a job not even a part-time one. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciate.
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yes people with borderline can receive SSDI or SSI. it all depends upon ones own symptoms/ problems and how severe it is. yes people do get kicked off SSI?SSDI when their disorders change and their life situations change.
reviews means they are opening your file to see how and why you were placed on SSI/SSDI in the past and whether those past problems still apply today by the SSI/SSDI rules today. example 15 years ago the criteria and standards for getting SSI/SSDI was different than they are today. they will be looking at your file and seeing what still applies to SSI/SSDI today.
they will also have you fill out a questionaire about your problems and who your treatment providers are. this is so that they can match what they already have on file and update any changes. example your diagnosis 15 years ago may not be the same as today (schizophrenia does get better and sometimes does go away or change to another diagnosis especially since the diagnosis's in america has changed only 4 years ago. they may want to know what your new diagnosis is based on the mental health standards today)
my suggestion is just fill out the paper being as detailed and honest. then wait to see if they send you a letter asking you to see their list of treatment providers, or if the letter is that they determined you still qualify.