Yesterday I finished all of the paperwork to apply to get disability. I had been coming up with reasons not to file for a pretty long time. I am going to go ahead and assume that they are going to deny m the first time that I apply. I hear that is what thy do to most people. Luckily I have a best friend that use to work filing appeals for this kind of thing so I am not really worried about that.
Also, it's not like I have anything to lose by doing this. It took me about a week to write up all of the information I wanted them to know (which means it gave me something to do for a week, and it would really help if I do get it. Then I would at least feel like I am contributing to the household and also it will help reduce the monthly medication and co-pays each month. it would be nice to be able to keep appointments and have the money for my medications when I need them.
I am also not going to get my hopes up that I am going to get help because I "don't have enough work credits to receive benefits" I am not sure what that means but I know that I haven't been able to work at all for the last 8 years. That should count for something. It should show that I haven't been able to work in such a long time and with all of my medical records they should be able to see that I am unable to work with the combination of all of my symptoms.
I have to admit that I am getting a little stressed about the idea of having to go in and talk to them. I have a major memory problem and I wouldn't be able to remember all of my symptoms and diagnoses without having them written down. But I put in the papers that I have a serious memory problem so they should understand. And my best friend will be there to help me, hopefully she will be there with me, I don't know if I could do it without her.
So, wish me luck and I hope that I am able to post more about how SSI works and how to apply here in MD. I will put the links up on the sidebar eventually to help those who need it.
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