Social Security disability
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Is it hard to get social security disability for rhuatoid arthritis? Does anybody know
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Notes on Social Security disability
sukes Ted12345
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are you in the UK
ruth03300 Ted12345
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Hi Ted. If you are under 65 you can make a PIP claim (online claim form). This will enable you to get a mobility car etc. But don't leave it until you are over 65 because it is just classed as age related illness and there is no financial help.
bob_2020 ruth03300
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ruth03300 bob_2020
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I hope he keeps trying because this is a degenerative disease. I made the mistake of not telling them just how bad it is, I concentrated on what I could do rather than what I couldn't. Within six months I was unable to walk anywhere near as much as I could before. By then of course was 65 and not eligible. I have a friend who is nowhere near as bad as me and she gets a mobility car. I think you must not go for an assessment when you feel good.
sukes ruth03300
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I think you must not go for an assessment when you feel good.
Unfortunately Ruth, I don't think you have a lot of choice if they send for you.
bob_2020 sukes
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9 times out of 10 you will have to attend the thing with RA your always going to have bad days and better days maybe not alot of better days...RA is here to stay once your diagnosed so always tell them the bad days never say you get good ones cos they never last good luck to all and hang in there 👍👍👍
ruth03300 sukes
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barbara58180 Ted12345
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If you're here in the states, I'm in the same boat. I have lots of issues, but talk to your doctor(s) and get an attonrney. Everyone says this isn't somethng you do yourself.
Good Luck.
frances85589 Ted12345
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If you can't work you can apply for ESA .You can also apply for PIPS. Hope that helps
Ted12345 frances85589
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sukes Ted12345
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Ted12345 sukes
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sukes Ted12345
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I believe most people on this site are based here in the UK and I for one have no idea how the system works in the US. Unfortunately I am unable to help, there may be someone on here who can advise you, but you might be better trying to find a similar site in your own country. Sorry.
Gloria814 Ted12345
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Hi Ted
I am also from the US but I like this site---very helpful people on here.
Regarding soc sec the only thing I do know is that it is much easier to obtain benefits than in previous years. Most had to get a lawyer and fight to obtain benefits
Think it will depend on your doctor's report and your degree of disability. There are measurable factors in RA unlike some conditions like back pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression. In those conditions it is often just the person's word and denials used to be a big problem. I am retired so already get soc sec since I worked many years and reached benefit age. Good luck --- I have read that sometimes you need to apply more than once before finally getting appoval but there are lawyers who work with people and help when it is needed