Disability

you cannot work for at least 12 months. Do you have this letter? If not, get it from every MD that you see. An NP is good as well. This is the MOST important document that you can get.

The more you appeal, the greater your odds of getting it. But just to be clear, make sure you get that letter. It must state just what I said. Make an appointment with your MD and explain the situation. They are well aware of disability requirements. If they don't want to write it, ask why. Do they think you can work?

If you see anyone else with a clinical license, get a letter from them. Have it outline the jobs you have tried and why (again) you cannot work for more than 1 year.

Also - Make sure you see all of the clinical assessments that went to them. Some people just sign a release at SSI and never look through their paperwork. When I got it for clients, I'd request all of it and then re-release it (I could in my capacity for the state) to SSI as a packet. That way, I could omit what wasn't helpful and re-request what never arrived (just because you request it doesn't mean medical records actually sends it).

BTW, I used to get SSI/SSDI for my clients as a case manager (so I kind of know what I'm talking about .