Disability check? I never thought about this until now.

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My uncle is bipolar and has been on disability since the 1980s. I have both S.A.D and Bipolar disorder so is it possible for me to get a disability check? It would really make things a lot easier for me (and it would help pay for school) What is the process and how would I go about doing this? Any info would be appreciated.

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Remus

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Hey maybe ask over on SAS the place is teaming with Yanks, I'm sure there are quite a few bi-polars on disability as they have a large userbase.

Over here you need to have the condition confirmed, fill in some forms (which are complex) and keep appealing as they usually reject first time.
 
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Noca said:
I have disability for SA. I am on ODSP which is a disability support program for ppl in Ontario. It takes a long time to get on disability in some places in the US. Personally took me 3 days from handing in the papers to receiving a check in the mail. A panel found me to have a "significant disability", that I wouldnt be able to be employed. I guess they knew how f*cked up i am lol.
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How does it work exactly? I'm in Ontario too.

Do you work at all? Or how do you fill the days? (Sorry for pointed questions and you don't have to answer. I just read another thread where you talked about dating someone and I'm a little curious how you might meet people etc. Totally off topic lol).

I do work but it's all online which of course plays perfectly into the whole SAD thing. If I worked in an office I'd be rolling... Would they be able to help me out just a bit? Or do they only offer it to people who can't work at all? Do you need to see therapists and get tested and jump through hoops?
 
BDDgirl

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I went to citizens advice here in the UK, it's free help run by volunteers, they helped me with all the filling in of forms, maybe there is some help like that in the state, church or charity related?
 
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Remus said:
Hey maybe ask over on SAS the place is teaming with Yanks, I'm sure there are quite a few bi-polars on disability as they have a large userbase.

Over here you need to have the condition confirmed, fill in some forms (which are complex) and keep appealing as they usually reject first time.
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if I show up at the offices ass naked with a toothbrush in my ear I doubt they'd turn me down.
 
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Barry1979 said:
It is nearly impossible to get disabilities for things like this in the U.S., sure some people get it but wayyy more often than not it is not the case. They would assume just give it to someone who does not need nor deserve it here. Trust me I have tried and have TONS and TONS of medical documentation and a good lawyer.
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lyricalliaisons

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It's very, very true, that most people never get it, but it is possible. My therapist, vocational specialist, & aunt all told me that they turn nearly everyone down the first time, regardless of their disability & then you have to apply again with a lawyer. Sometimes more than once.

I'm going to be applying soon myself & I will have someone who specializes in trying to help people get SSI/SSDI helping me do it. But I still know I will be turned down. I'm hoping that if I can somehow get them to realize that this has been going on for me since childhood, they will finally (if not the first time) approve me, since I have never worked & am definitely not capable of working.

If you're in the US (which I think you are) here's a link of some stuff from their website about applying for disability, if you want to read it. You can even apply online if you want.

Qualify and Apply for Disability & SSI
 
rainstreet

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everyone is turned down the first time. if you cannot hold a job then you deserve assistance. with an attorney, they will give you an idea of your chances. it can take several month but its worth it if you can hold out that long.
 
NinjaLikesToast

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I agree with Barry1979, It is near impossible so get something like that in the U.S.

I have never tried anything of that sort, but I can only imagine they will give you the run-around, and if you somehow make it through that, they will get you with some sort of technicality.. I don't think people are nearly as willing to help, especially when money is involved.
 
lyricalliaisons

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rainstreet said:
everyone is turned down the first time. if you cannot hold a job then you deserve assistance. with an attorney, they will give you an idea of your chances. it can take several month but its worth it if you can hold out that long.
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You said what I wish I could have said, only with far less words lol :D
 
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lyricalliaisons said:
It's very, very true, that most people never get it, but it is possible. My therapist, vocational specialist, & aunt all told me that they turn nearly everyone down the first time, regardless of their disability & then you have to apply again with a lawyer. Sometimes more than once.
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Wow that's mean, what about ex-soldiers who lost limbs or suffer PTSD? Are they refused?
 
bigrob

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I believe the stats are 80% are denied first time.

50% are denied in appeal.

50% are denied at hearing.


I've thought about it myself. :( I'm not proud of it but I can't do a hell of a lot sitting at home because I hate dealing with people.

cool website to check out http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/
 
Remus

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I cannot believe that documentary! :eek:

You know I don't like to compare but the Ghurka rifles who are a colonial regiment (Burma) of the British Army recently gained the right to attain automatic British Citizenship as well as thier army pension and benefits if disabled

BBC NEWS | UK | Gurkhas win right to stay in UK

This was attained by protest!

Non support of troops who lay down thier lives in the defence of freedom and a nations defence and sovereignty is a national outrage.

My cousin is a Colour Sargeant with the Royal Engineers stationed in Afghanistan, if he was injured in the line of duty, I would riot! if he did not recieve an army pension and disability benefit.

Sorry for poaching this thread, it's something I feel strongly about
 
lyricalliaisons

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Remus said:
Wow that's mean, what about ex-soldiers who lost limbs or suffer PTSD? Are they refused?
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A lot of times, yes. A guy I was on the bus with was fighting to get SSDI after he list part of his leg due to an accident at work. They denied him & he was trying again with an attorney. For some odd reason they were acting as if he had no disability & was able to work. This guy was clearly in bad shape-- he could barely even walk even on the crutches he had. But they said he wasn't disabled.

My old therapist said that they do it to save money.
 
Pookah

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I find it easier to have my job than to go through the trouble of filing for disability in the USA if that says anything about the possible horror or simply my SA.
 
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