Many people who have COPD are forced to apply for Social Security Disability when their symptoms worsen and they are unable to work any longer. If you have been through this process, then you know it can be an arduous task, and one that is often met with frustration and disappointment. Share your tips on how you got through the process and what you learned from the experience.
Social Security Disability: How I Got Approved
After finding their threshold (http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/3.00-Respiratory-Adult.htm), I believe I did two things which helped me become approved:1) The blanks in…
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Do Your Research
There is a list on the website telling you all that you need to have to start the application. Go to www.socialsecurity/adultdisabilityreport.gov It was really totally helpful. It takes 90 to 120 day…
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Make Sure Your Doc Is Behind You
I went to my doctor's for few months. I told him I couldn't work any more -- he agreed I was disabled. He sent in my medical file and they approved me. I filled out all the paper work, met up with al…
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