I'm a student in CA and I'm a bit curious to know how SSDI treats Fibromyalgia. What are the things one should consider in this regard, while applying for disability?
Total Comments: 11
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:19 pm Post Subject:
I know some people that are on SSDI for fibromyalgia, however they all had to struggle to get it, but then again I don't know very many people that didn't have to strugge to get SSDI for any reason....I'd further say of the people I know on this, (maybe 20 or more) a full 80-90% were denied initally and at least that many had to get an attorney to get it...
So, if this is your plan..I'd buckle my seat belt, because it's going to be a difficult/long road.
If you suffer from this...there are ways to make life easier, and for you to continue with your life, and not go the disability route.
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 03:29 pm Post Subject:
It'll be tough, especially if I'm correct in assuming that asa student you are young and have not worked full time much if at all (social security credits are going to be low)
An attorney would most likely be needed to get benefits, and you are looking at a lengthy back and forth before you receive any money.
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:20 pm Post Subject:
you are looking at a lengthy back and forth before you receive any money.
i would bet that 2-3 years may even be a short estimate.
Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 05:13 am Post Subject:
Make sure that the diagnosis status has been mentioned in the medical records if you're applying for SSDI on the basis of Fibromyalgia. Some times it can be a problem for the applicant if the doctor states a 'possibility of Fibromyalgia' without mentioning the diagnosed status.
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 05:28 am Post Subject:
Some times it so happens that the primary doctor diagnoses you with Fibromyalgia and the same diagnosis is placed in your medical records.
Over here, you should always remember that there are too many doctors treating Firbomyalgia and this dilutes the diagnosis to some extent. Thus, it's always better that your primary doctor refers you to someone who's done a specialization in tissue and bone disorders.
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 07:54 am Post Subject:
Thus, it's always better that your primary doctor refers you to someone who's done a specialization in tissue and bone disorders.
Just make sure that you don't go to any mental health professional in order to have a diagnosis for Fibromyalgia. Psychiatrists would use this diagnosis uselessly.
Once you get diagnosed under a mental health practitioner, the disability examiner would assume that your symptoms could be "psychosomatic". Hence, it's always suggested that you get diagnosed under a specialist.
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 06:44 am Post Subject:
It's truly important that you keep an eye on your medical records. Most of the SSDI cases are judged on the basis of your medical records. It wouldn't be considered wise if you're gonna apply for disability before being aware of what your records hold. You need the right doctor who could support the case, and you can only choose the right doctor when you have gone through your medical records properly.
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 06:49 am Post Subject:
Your family doctor would often diagnose "fibromyalgia" as a possible cause to your pains. It affects disability claims arising out of Fibromyalgia. Whenever such diagnosis is conducted by a rheumatologist or an orthopedist it's acceptable to the disability examiner.
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:35 pm Post Subject: SSDI and Fibromyalgia
To determine if a fibromyalgia patient qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may follow these 5 steps:
1. Determining if an individual is engaged in any gainful activity. Remember that a monthly income of more than $1000 disqualifies you from getting SSDI benefits.
2. The fibromyalgia disability must be severe enough to restrict one,s ability to perform basic activities like walking, lifting, sitting, standing, hearing, seeing understanding or responding.
3. As this disability lacks medical listing, the pain must be present at least three months as an evidence of widespread pain.
4. It is also explored if an individual was able to work in past despite suffering from this disability. If he did, benefits would be denied.
5. Finally, besides the above mentioned factors, age, education, work experience and physical and mental conditions are also reviewed.
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 03:00 pm Post Subject:
In order to qualify for SSDI with Fibromyalgia, you must not only prove through medical documentation that you have Fibromyalgia, but also that your conditoin makes you unable to continue with gainful employment. You can find out more about Fibromyalgia and SSDI at. After a year of waiting and being denied twice, I finally hired a specialized Social Security Disability Insurance attorney and was awarded benefits after 3 months![/url]
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:19 pm Post Subject:
I know some people that are on SSDI for fibromyalgia, however they all had to struggle to get it, but then again I don't know very many people that didn't have to strugge to get SSDI for any reason....I'd further say of the people I know on this, (maybe 20 or more) a full 80-90% were denied initally and at least that many had to get an attorney to get it...
So, if this is your plan..I'd buckle my seat belt, because it's going to be a difficult/long road.
If you suffer from this...there are ways to make life easier, and for you to continue with your life, and not go the disability route.
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 03:29 pm Post Subject:
It'll be tough, especially if I'm correct in assuming that asa student you are young and have not worked full time much if at all (social security credits are going to be low)
An attorney would most likely be needed to get benefits, and you are looking at a lengthy back and forth before you receive any money.
Posted: Mon Feb 15, 2010 10:20 pm Post Subject:
you are looking at a lengthy back and forth before you receive any money.
i would bet that 2-3 years may even be a short estimate.Posted: Tue Feb 16, 2010 05:13 am Post Subject:
Make sure that the diagnosis status has been mentioned in the medical records if you're applying for SSDI on the basis of Fibromyalgia. Some times it can be a problem for the applicant if the doctor states a 'possibility of Fibromyalgia' without mentioning the diagnosed status.
Posted: Wed Feb 17, 2010 05:28 am Post Subject:
Some times it so happens that the primary doctor diagnoses you with Fibromyalgia and the same diagnosis is placed in your medical records.
Over here, you should always remember that there are too many doctors treating Firbomyalgia and this dilutes the diagnosis to some extent. Thus, it's always better that your primary doctor refers you to someone who's done a specialization in tissue and bone disorders.
Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2010 07:54 am Post Subject:
Thus, it's always better that your primary doctor refers you to someone who's done a specialization in tissue and bone disorders.
Just make sure that you don't go to any mental health professional in order to have a diagnosis for Fibromyalgia. Psychiatrists would use this diagnosis uselessly.
Once you get diagnosed under a mental health practitioner, the disability examiner would assume that your symptoms could be "psychosomatic". Hence, it's always suggested that you get diagnosed under a specialist.
Posted: Fri Feb 19, 2010 06:44 am Post Subject:
It's truly important that you keep an eye on your medical records. Most of the SSDI cases are judged on the basis of your medical records. It wouldn't be considered wise if you're gonna apply for disability before being aware of what your records hold. You need the right doctor who could support the case, and you can only choose the right doctor when you have gone through your medical records properly.
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 06:49 am Post Subject:
Your family doctor would often diagnose "fibromyalgia" as a possible cause to your pains. It affects disability claims arising out of Fibromyalgia. Whenever such diagnosis is conducted by a rheumatologist or an orthopedist it's acceptable to the disability examiner.
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:35 pm Post Subject: SSDI and Fibromyalgia
To determine if a fibromyalgia patient qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may follow these 5 steps:
1. Determining if an individual is engaged in any gainful activity. Remember that a monthly income of more than $1000 disqualifies you from getting SSDI benefits.
2. The fibromyalgia disability must be severe enough to restrict one,s ability to perform basic activities like walking, lifting, sitting, standing, hearing, seeing understanding or responding.
3. As this disability lacks medical listing, the pain must be present at least three months as an evidence of widespread pain.
4. It is also explored if an individual was able to work in past despite suffering from this disability. If he did, benefits would be denied.
5. Finally, besides the above mentioned factors, age, education, work experience and physical and mental conditions are also reviewed.
Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 03:00 pm Post Subject:
In order to qualify for SSDI with Fibromyalgia, you must not only prove through medical documentation that you have Fibromyalgia, but also that your conditoin makes you unable to continue with gainful employment. You can find out more about Fibromyalgia and SSDI at. After a year of waiting and being denied twice, I finally hired a specialized Social Security Disability Insurance attorney and was awarded benefits after 3 months![/url]
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