My husband is trying for this right now, as he too simply cannot work. His dr suggested it, and it's been about 5 months and they still haven't made a decission. Will keep you posted.

What I am finding out about ssi and disability is that it can take 4-6 months to recieve it and you can be put on medical hold.
I suffered from stroke in jan 05, still am not driving and still waiting on disabiliy and social security, hopefully will not get denied first time, have heard that it is very possible

I had 2 strokes in november 04 filed for social security 8 monthes ago, still no decision

My husband had a massive stroke october, 2005. He got social security disability. You have to be persistant and you have to fill out all those forms.
At first he was turned down, but after more proof was sent in he did qualify.
He will never go back to work in his condition. He has no use of his left side and is still suffering from left neglect.

Go after them!!

And yes it does take 6 months from the time of the stroke to get the social security.

fsck these ssi nazis

Getting disability benefits can acutually take even more then 4-6 months. You can be denied on the initial level which could take at least 3 months, apply for a social security disability reconsideration (another 3-6 months), be denied again and finally apply for a hearing in front of an administrative law judge which depending on your state could take 6 more months to a year.

I had a stroke a few years ago, couldn't read or write or remember names,etc. I have come a long long way starting with Dick and Jane and on and on...BUT I got my SSI with the help of my doctor filling out most of the paperwork... about 4 months after stroke...try asking your doctor to help with the paperwork. I still have a BIG problem with short term memory loss...but I can handle that with post it notes and a recorder. I am so blessed and so lucky I didn't suffer any paralysis but I can never work again either....fortunately I was never denied because I would have lost my home.....Peace and Love and good luck to all that visit this thread! HomerX:)

I had a stroke Feb '07 and applied for disability in Jan '08. I live in Bergen County, NJ. I have limited use of my right side but I have recently resumed driving with adaptions to my car. I brought copies of all the doctor's reports and filled out the on-line papers ahead of going to the SS office. I went with my husband and they were very nice and helpful. They told me it would take 4-6 months to hear from them. I got a call from the guy who was handling my case that there was a question about one of the doctor's reports. I called the doctor that same day and asked him to respond asap. I was approved 2 months later. I think the trick is to give them everything they ask for at one time so your case does not lie on someone's desk while they wait for more information. Good Luck to all!

cdal...good advise...it can be a bit of a hassle but its worth it when that first check comes...I would be in BIG trouble without it! I hope you are doing good...I had no paralysis but lost lots of memory...with out SS I would be homeless by now...or having to live with family.

had my stroke 8/23 07. applied for benifits 9/3/07. no word yet

You need to get back in touch with them and do a follow up and find out what is going on so you don't fall between the cracks.

I had a stroke feb. 29 09, it hurts when i walk, laydown and i have balance problem and i still dizzy when i try to walk . I have an open case before this stroke my lawyer taking care everything and yes u must get your doctor to say u disable. I been waiting since 2003, because of my education i was turn down now the stroke. They got in touch with my doctor for more infor. my memory is bad and i have to take a test for ss before they determine if i'm disable.

As mean as the SSA is preceved to be, it is really very compassionate. The SSA assumes you will recive treatment - including physical, mental, or speech therapy and that your ability to function will improve for, at least, the first 90 days. The disability determination analyst will not make a determination until at least 90 days post stroke. At that time your ability to function - including walk, talk, remember, etc. will be assessed.

My husband has had several strokes. He became permanently disabled by stroke November 2008. I submitted his application online as soon as possible, got letters from the neurologist and supplied as much detail as I possibly could in that application. I also CALLED OUR CASE MANAGER OFTEN AND REGULARLY! She was extremely compassionate, but very busy with cases. This is where the problem can be, with your case getting buried in the stack, so keep your case active by calling your case manager often. We did have to wait 90 days from the date of the disabling stroke before SSA would make a decision. Praise God, we were approved on day 91 and the disability payments started coming 3 months later (disability payements do not start until 6 months ater the date the disabiity occured).