Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Disability

Showing Original Post only (View all)

Rainman4u2C

(56 posts)
Tue Mar 4, 2025, 08:00 PM Mar 2025

Help with SSDI [View all]

I have applied and been denied disability. Fortunately when this all started I had good Long Term Disability insurance that has been paying the bills but it's not going to last forever. The insurance company got me a lawyer who has basically done nothing but the original filing and the reconsideration filing. I have a seizure condition that can/will leave me flopping on the floor and at times require CPR when/if I stop breathing. I don't know any company that would hire me knowing that could happen especially considering if I hurt myself while having a seizure at work it could maybe be considered a workman's comp issue. I am 52 years old and have paid into SS my whole life. I also owned a private company that paid about 500k in company match for employees. I will NEVER get back what I have paid in but I'm in a spot where I really need it. I contacted my reps Tim Kaine and Mark Warner and they both contacted SS for me and it was just a standard basic response.

What else can I do to improve my chances and speed up this process? When my private insurance runs out I have nothing coming in.

Thanks for your help!!
Raymond

11 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Help with SSDI [View all] Rainman4u2C Mar 2025 OP
Hire your own lawyer. nocoincidences Mar 2025 #1
Find someone who knows bamagal62 Mar 2025 #2
Im so mad at some doctors. When my husband was diagnosed with leukemia Karadeniz Mar 2025 #3
A while back I worked for an attorney who did SSDI PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2025 #4
According Rainman4u2C Mar 2025 #6
But have you documented them? PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2025 #7
Yes Rainman4u2C Mar 2025 #8
So call an attorney who does SSDI appeals. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2025 #9
Thanks Rainman4u2C Mar 2025 #5
Get a disability lawyer, Goddessartist May 25 #10
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 18 #11
Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Disability»Help with SSDI»Reply #0