Should You Quit Your job and Apply for Social Security Disability?

[@russellsmejkal304]

See this is why I love watching your videos. Every question I’ve ever had about disability and the constant thought of filing for disability you end up with a video about it thank you. You may not be aware but you helped so many people get through this process even if they haven’t called you for help. This video have become a lifeline for those who are scared to file hell my biggest fear is losing everything I own jest because it takes so long to get through this process honestly wish there was laws on the books that helped people who are truly disabled and struggling with their life that they don’t lose everything they have because they can’t pay for anything while filling for disability

[@ssdattorney]

_Thank you @Russell, we try to make a splash in the pond for our clients. One at a time._

[@Alelluyah144]

I agree ☝️

[@billbeeb1803]

Just wanted to thank you. I filed for disability back in early 2022. But first I watched a lot of your videos and got a lot of good advise. I collect all my paper work on my own. Print outs from my doctors, x-rays and MRI images. I even remembered you saying they will sometimes ask the same question more than once to see if you give the same answer. After I turned in my paperwork, they called me a couple times and did ask some of the same questions I had already answered so I was prepared. I gave the same answer just worded slightly different. It's easy when your telling the truth. Well I got approved in about a months time. Your videos are the best of all the ones I watched. Thanks again for all you help.

[@ssdattorney]

_Thank you for the very kind words @billbeeb1803!_

[@lisaripple5963]

This is the guy you want to represent you in a SSDI case for sure. He is not my lawyer yet but he will bein the future. He's just a straight shooter when it comes to telling you what you need to be successful when applying for SSDI.

[@ssdattorney]

_Thank you @Lisa!_

[@jflsdknf]

I assume most people applying already have been hanging on for as long as they can. I was lucky enough to be in a fortunate living situation when I was finally able to quit and apply. This process really needs to be easier for truly disabled people, they should not have to risk homelessness.

[@NEW_INSITE]

Yes everything you said was right. I applied for disability in two thousand and ten I was disapproved twice and finally I was approved in two thousand and twelve with a meeting with the judge in person. I had a condition caused by injuries in the military.That caused me to be on pain medication to be able to just survive. I've been on pain medication for over 20 years. When I finally put in for disability, even taking the medication. My pain would get so bad because of any movement caused my pain to start in the center of my chest and spread out to my whole body.. It was due to a rib that wasn't connected to my spine and nerve damage because of the constant moving of the rib on a nerve and traumatic brain injury and other issues. I was a fighter though.And I kept working through all those years even though being in pain but finally got so bad.I couldn't stand it anymore. I had a two foot high stack of paperwork from doctor's reports from exams and treatments and even medical interventions , similar to surgeries. The judge that I got really liked.People who had been in the military and he likes people who were fighters like you said. Like you said, it was a chancy thing and I guess.I was lucky because I got a judge who was sympathetic to my case in my condition. I did not want to put in for disability but I felt I had no choice and my wife and I talked it over.And she supported the decision in fact she told me to put in for disability. She actually had to go to work for two years to support us while we were waiting for my disability case to be approved. It was approved and we are so very thankful that everything worked out but it is not always the case for everybody. And there is a change in lifestyle where I do feel like I really have nothing to do anymore and have a bit of depression but not too bad. I try to keep busy and have a good family life. I have been on disability for 13 years.And now I'm at the retirement age for social security or already into it. So they changed my Disability. rating to retired. I'm sixty seven years old now. One thing you said that was interesting.Is that the judge wants to know if you did not have to be disabled Would you like to keep on working. The judge asked me that question and I took a few seconds before I answered, but I told him that I was very unhappy about my decision to apply for disability because I have always felt that the man was supposed to take care of the wife and support the family and that I am unable to do that now. And my wife actually has been supporting us while waiting for the decision on disability.. I told him yes , that if I was able to go back to work , I would love to and I would do it immediately. It was the truth and the judge actually appreciated my honesty and the answer. I feel sorry for people applying for disability now with the video or phone calls only with the judge. It takes out the human connection which I felt was very important in my case. For example. When I walked into the hearing I was using a cane to walk with because I could not walk very well and the judge noticed it and commented on it. These are things that are lost now because you do not have a face to face meeting with the judge. Good luck to all applying for disability, and may God Bless you.

[@timledbetter1781]

I worked until I was fired. Couldn't get another job. Then it still took almost 4 years. I couldn't work. What cost me my job was I had a hemorrhagic stroke. I didn't tell them, I wasn't able to perform anymore. The longer you go, the higher your income on it. Now, 4 years isn't necessarily typical, I filed in February 2020 right before covid hit. So, it took forever. I'm thankful for family that helped me through it.

[@shariontennessee6040]

I was eligible for disability and another state where I’m from a stone here movie in San Antonio. I’ve been working ever since and my health got worse so I’ll apply for benefits out here. I am so confused and mentally disturbed and I’m suffering in every way. I’m waiting on an answer. I’ve been working up until this day. I’m barely hanging home. I turned 53. I barely can walk without rocking. I’m a forest. I’m in pain right now as I speak. I’m just so tired. I don’t have nobody but God

[@stephanieluke9246]

THANK YOU 👍 MR JG 🙏.

[@korlilkatana7653]

I can't do this anymore. Just filed this today. Ed

[@christinavillarreal4497]

Hello from California 😊

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[@shariontennessee6040]

OK, I have a caseworker I sent in the information but I’m just waiting to hear back from them

[@shariontennessee6040]

I did tell the judge if I win my case I will still work. I do report my earnings even though I know I can’t work. It’s not that I don’t wanna work. I pushes myself. I’m a CNA the residence need good CNA’s. I need a good CNA.

[@shariontennessee6040]

And you’re right you are so right and I care so much about the residence and including myself I would not do a certain thing like that. If I knew I can’t do it. I will let my job know and I did, but they still tolerate me because they know I mean welleven though they know I’m sick.

[@shariontennessee6040]

But apply and I was eligible last year out here and something went wrong. I did with the judge asked me to do and I’m still waiting, but I pushes myself because I’m very independent to a so certain extent and I had a lawyer I’ve been in several car accident, and it wasn’t my fault. Be hitting me my neck my back my whole body messed up.

[@shariontennessee6040]

I’m a be honest with you. I can’t do it no more but I can’t stay home. Neither I gotta do something. I know I can’t, but I pushes myself and I’m tired of getting hospital bills I need an answer so I can take care of my help more betterbecause I’m getting worse so I can feel it.

[@shariontennessee6040]

Would it also let you know if you approve or not?

[@shariontennessee6040]

I do have a case manager now

[@jeff-i7x]

Jonathan, Sir I have a question,I am working full time right now but need my employer insurance, I have been through the stage of getting denid because I didn't send the medical consent form in that SSA asked for because I am still having see more doctor about other conditions I have .But how soon as I drop part-time to fall below SGA would you send in the medical consent forms after I have gotten the evidence with all my conditions .How soon would SSA need me to be part time to not ding me on working full time in the past what time frame I am asking I need on SGA.

[@BigPoppa-t3z]

I didn't know this I guess since covid it's easier.

[@chrisboyce1]

i hanged on as long as i could from 2007 to 2016

[@luisybarra8862]

Hi, I had just found out I have Ibs-m but I need dealing with it for going on two years almost 3 and feel like I can't do this anymore I hope you can help me but My wife was in a bad car accident and she had 6 bones on her the neck of her spine got fused together and she has 7 bone on lower back that they want to fuse but she doesn't want to do that because then she will not be able to move can you help us please

[@shariontennessee6040]

But what if you apply for benefits and you was eligible for it in another state, but had to move cause a stone came and you had to work in another state where you move to pushing yourself and made your body worse your health now you barely can walk cause you losing your ability to walk

[@CORLEONESPORTS97]

absolutely not unless you have other income, i was in a crash in military , after 30 years i couldnt walk anymore, i resigned from government job, however i have 3296 in va disability and my condo is paid off, its been a year and half going through process with attorney, but their not hurting me because i have other income and 0 house payment or car payment, 0 so depends your situation, their not hurting me at all, and i just went to 90 percent 4 dependents in school my payment is going to 3796 a month, scum social security isnt hurting me whle they play games

[@CORLEONESPORTS97]

i got a total of 37 years for government, i dont feel depressed, i go out, movies, mall ,shopping, friends, etc, people who get depressed our those who dont know how to adjust to anything other than work, conditioned thats all they know, i'f they would retire at a normal age, they can adjust life, guy at my old work 75 and one 74 their still there because they dont know anything else, you die on the job, good for you, everyone will say what a dedicated worker you were when your gone right?

[@shariontennessee6040]

Excuse that text message I’m talking in my phone. I don’t have my dental in and I’m tired. My words didn’t come out right please don’t judge me in my disabilities, please.