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LUAU Larry

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Claiming Social Security Disability After Stroke
Posted: 05-13-04 07:30am

I had a stroke three months ago. I haven't been able to return to work and doubt I ever will. I can walk and talk but not drive a car yet. I've read horror stories about trying to get ssdi.Any comments or advise would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in dana point
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Aries

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Disability
Posted: 08-02-04 09:10am

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.
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jennyb

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Ssi
Posted: 05-16-05 07:09am

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
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BurntTires32

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Posted: 06-26-05 17:24pm

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

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Ss And Stroke
Posted: 08-11-06 10:36am

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!!
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idowhatittakes

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Posted: 08-11-06 10:37am

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

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Posted: 09-29-06 19:30pm

burnttires32 wrote:
i had 2 strokes in november 04 filed for social security 8 monthes ago, still no decision


fsck these ssi nazis
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micro149

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Social Security Disability Benefits
Posted: 01-23-08 10:18am

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.
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homerx

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Posted: 02-02-08 01:16am

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:)
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cdal

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Posted: 03-16-08 14:49pm

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!
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homerx

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Posted: 03-16-08 18:43pm

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.
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JHNSTLLNG

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stroke
Posted: 04-30-08 19:36pm

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

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Posted: 04-30-08 22:30pm

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.
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