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In reply to the discussion: Applying for SSDI [View all]

2naSalit

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11. It is stressful and I suggest finding someone to assist you...
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 06:49 PM
Jan 2021

In the process. You won't need an attorney right away and may not need one at all, like me.

If the issues are psychiatric, ask you therapist, or whomever you see, to help you and maybe help find someone. Also, when the questionnaires asking about your daily life, make sure to let them know you have issues with memory, it matters for this. Mine is physical but having PTSD helped. I wasn't getting counseling at the time I decided I needed to apply but my GP had me get assessed by the mental health lady and she set me up with counseling which I still get.

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Applying for SSDI [View all] XanaDUer2 Jan 2021 OP
Make appointment for phone application. SheltieLover Jan 2021 #1
Pretty much everyone gets denied on the first application. No? underpants Jan 2021 #2
Yup... 2naSalit Jan 2021 #6
Good for you. underpants Jan 2021 #17
Yup SheltieLover Jan 2021 #10
Yeah I just wanted the full run down. underpants Jan 2021 #15
Hi, Sheltie! XanaDUer2 Jan 2021 #3
Please get an attorney Dave in VA Jan 2021 #4
Hi Dave XanaDUer2 Jan 2021 #7
Great! Dave in VA Jan 2021 #8
Get a different lawyer! ronatchig Jan 2021 #12
my psychiatrist, whom I trust totally, works XanaDUer2 Jan 2021 #14
I applied... 2naSalit Jan 2021 #5
thank you XanaDUer2 Jan 2021 #9
It is stressful and I suggest finding someone to assist you... 2naSalit Jan 2021 #11
Very helpful XanaDUer2 Jan 2021 #13
Been down that alley with my youngest Brother. Wellstone ruled Jan 2021 #16
Legal Aid put me in contact with a legal team that specializes in Social Security claims. Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2022 #18
A lot will depend on exactly what your situation is. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2022 #19
Thank you! XanaDUer2 Oct 2022 #20
keep all records , corrispondance , etc that social security sends u, above all else , AllaN01Bear Jan 2023 #21
That is not true...our lawyer helped us every single step of the process. Demsrule86 Mar 2023 #23
My advice is get a lawyer and if you are in Ohio...it will take time...Ohio turns down Demsrule86 Mar 2023 #22
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