Top 8 Ways to Get Approved for Social Security Disability

Social Security does not make it easy to win disability benefits. Approval rates at hearings have dropped from around 60% just a few years ago to around 40% today. In some hearing offices, judges approve even lower percentages. Delays are increasing and many in Congress believe, incorrectly, that Social Security disability is riddled with fraud.
In this challenging environment, you need to understand exactly what it takes to win. In this video, I highlight eight factors that you should consider when applying, filling out SSA’s forms, or testifying at a hearing.
As I discussed in a previous video “What is the #1 Biggest Mistake You Can Make When Applying for Social Security Disability” ( • What is #1 Biggest Mis... ), you have to speak Social Security’s language and understand clearly what a Social Security judge or adjudicator must have in order to grant your application for benefits.
This video offers additional suggestions about crucial factors that can make the difference between and approval or a denial. #howtogetapprovedforsocialsecuritydisability #howtowinssdi #socialsecuritydisability
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[@nancysmith6809]

I just wanted to let you know I really enjoyed all your video about disability I believe I have watched about all of them. But never the less I won my disability hearing on 8/18/2020. Thanks for your videos keep doing what you are doing may God keep on bless you and your family.

[@ssdattorney]

_Thank you for your kind words Nancy!_

[@oneeyedjack2254]

I think its ridiculous that you have money withheld every paycheck to pay into this fund, years after year, but have to jump backwards through flaming hoops to be able to collect any of it.

[@LillyxMclair]

It’s like auto insurance when you get into a crash

[@steviegee2011]

There’s so much fraud they have to make it this way to sift out as many as they can and only approve the ones that are lucky 🍀 enough to slip through the crack.

[@Tuesdaysgonewtw]

Don't worry, all that money is going to illegals and their offspring.

[@SsDiBoi]

they take your money if u work over a certain amount of hours income is below poverty n they make sure to keep you around all the indigents. N if ur not compliant ur not disable. If u take bahavier modification medication then ur just a spoiled brat

[@sarasmith19]

Took 3 years .

[@MerkinMuffly]

Finally, a lawyer on youtube that's not giving out useless information.

[@ssdattorney]

I do my best!

[@williamnoel5077]

@@ssdattorney your doing a awesome job. I got approved without going to court listening to your advice for 2 yrs.followed all your advice from nerve conduction studies to surgery grid rules ect .most awesome videos ever.thanks for all your help

[@ZipTieGuyItRhymes]

@@ssdattorney Best I've ever saw on KZbin and very informative. Thank you!

[@timhallas4275]

MerkinMuffly: But he still wants half of YOUR money, and that is the ONLY reason he is here.

[@sandramcgee6490]

Yeah

[@b2d327]

Had my appeal hearing done over the phone on 9/9, created an account on the my ssa website and found out I was approved on 10/3. It took over 2 years, 2 denials, over a year's worth of extended hospital stays due to declining health, incompetent case workers and an unbelievable amount of stress to qualify for a little over 1300 a month after 35+ years in the workforce and military. Thanks, Uncle Sam (sarcasm).

[@marthabailey7635]

Mr Ginsberg was my SSDI attorney and represented me well at my ALJ hearing. I received a Fully Favorable decision. 😊

[@ssdattorney]

Thanks Martha - good to hear from you and hope you are doing well.

[@SuperFlyLibra]

Martha Bailey how long did it take to win your case

[@kylewoodward7078]

@@ssdattorney hi, I'm about to have my hearing next month, I believe I have a favorable case. My question is what percentage of ssdi back pay can child support take for back payments. Thank you for any information. I'm in kentucky.

[@angelsbutterflies6293]

If you had Mr.. Johnathan Goldberg as an attorney and he took you on as a client and you had the documentation then no wonder you won because he sounds like an excellent attorney.

[@katherinebruno616]

How can we hire him if where in another state

[@gr8ride411]

My SS Disability claim was approved a couple of years ago and all your points were on Target. It took me two years to get through the paper process, including the first appeal and being denied benefits until I reached the Hearing. The physical limitation discussion was the most time consuming part questioned by the Judge. Questions like how far can you walk? How long do you have a rest afterwards, and for how long? What is your average day like? The attorney preparation was very important as well. Good luck everyone. It's not a cake walk like many say it was in the past. Get a good attorney after you get denied by SS on Appeal. 👍🏽 Good video👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ssdattorney]

Good points

[@Marzeonthego]

This did not happen with me. My lawyer didn't ask me any questions and the judge asked me exactly 3. =(

[@nickv1008]

Great advice, wish I had it 18 years ago. Like all insurance, they love to take your money, when you have a problem, they fight not to pay you. Greedy they are!

[@Medietos]

Nick; I strangely experienced theft too. How come, when they have a good salary already+ And what do they do with their conscience?

[@fbrow16]

Become a illegal immigrant! The gov. Takes good care of them.

[@stormyhall]

Thank you so much. I have anxiety and I'm scared to death but your videos have been so insiteful and helped prepare me for my hearing coming up in a few weeks.

[@wendelltrent4529]

The most clear and honest sounding advice from a disability lawyer I've ever heard. Thank you for the good helpful information and details.

[@virginagonzales5471]

Will he read this

[@creativeinventions8847]

Please keep help fighting for the helpless. There is so much cruelty in this world

[@Michelle-tn4pl]

Sir-my doctor recommended I apply. As I’m going through the process, my anxiety (part of the diagnoses behind the reasoning) is no longer being treated as my psychiatrist dropped me as her patient. Further, the local legal aid/advocates have yet to respond to me. My function report is due in two days and still I have no assistance. Crippling symptoms combined with frantically trying to find a representative or solutions have completely discouraged me. I just found your channel and have to let you know, you’re a godsend. It’s one of the worst times of my life and you’ve helped me to be informed, prepared and feel supported when I’m otherwise on my own. A thousand times, thank you.

[@bobstermcm1]

Your videos are amazingly informative and helpful! I watched them religiously during my four year battle for benefits and was finally approved with a bench decision at a remand hearing earlier this year. I thank YOU as much as my own lawyer!

[@angelsprotectsme3139]

Im a 32 year old female who was diagnosed with Lupus and Sicca syndrome and arthritis and I'm happy to say I finally found a lawyer that believe in my case!!! I know it will be a long journey but my patience is in over drive!!!

[@heavenlybathgardenbath8802]

I have autoimmune issues to how is your journey going? Best of luck with it!

[@QCIGARSMOKER]

Please listen closely to him and follow his instructions; becasue most people, regardless of your condition, you will be disaproved. I get SSD and 100% VA Disabled. Both process are very difficult, because they are trying to weed out people who are not turly disabled; you have to prove it. My fight with the VA took over 6 years and a final decision from a Federal Judge, but I was approved for SSD in 90 days. The most import element, is your medical documentation; you have to build a record of always going to the doctor, even the emergency room, on a Saturday Night, when others are out having fun. There can't be gaps in your treatment, because they will assume your condition isn't as bad as you say.

[@lisalorenzo7451]

I used a lawyer That the Ginsburg firm referred,and I was approved in 3 months

[@denisehoward4293]

If u don't mind me asking were u out of work for at least a year.

[@michaelakindley9644]

I worked with veterans for 25 years doing social security and veterans claims .then in early 2017 I got sick and had to file for benefits myself I went through the first two levels before approval it was hard and I had a great atty. yr videos are great

[@crisisactorsstalkersharass661]

Medical Problems:1.Headaches and migraines every other day. 2. Teeth and jaw swollen and in pain constantly. 3. Both Ears hurt constantly. 4. Cornial eye erosion in right eye. 5. Esophagus extreme pain constantly. 6. Whole Intestinal extreme pain constantly. 7. Organs to the left and right of intestines in pain constantly. 8. Left testicle lumps and in pain occasionally. 9. Both Hands go temporarily paralyzed and go into claw formation. 10. Extreme electrifying pain in both wrists/hands and feet/legs constantly.11. Jefferson county clinic diagnosed me with a hernia but it may be a misdiagnoses because my symptoms are of Esophagus cancer and Barrets, they didn't give me the camera escopy test we agreed upon but instead a barium test.

[@davidvandensen7432]

Thank you for all your videos. I followed everything you told people on your video, and mine went through uncontested. Thank you for your videos.

[@michellemckenzie4204]

I have been fighting for my SSI for 9 years, and I have all the records for my psychical disability and I have also been deemed SMI, and all the forms needed filled out. Yet I have been denied 5 times. I have even gone in front of a judge and her state doctor told her no to every job she listed, her own doctor was telling her I was disabled and she denied me!!

[@stephanichandler3833]

What state do you live in?

[@MrTrey1998]

​This happen to me also. I'm not giving up

[@MrTrey1998]

​@@stephanichandler3833 I'm in Louisiana

[@missychan63]

Just tell them you have anxiety and depression, they won't be able to write you a check fast enough. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this.... Me too and it just makes me so angry I want to scream.

[@UKESRfertilizer]

You say go to all dr appts for treatment and drugs..but this is required for a person not working obviously..where does that money come from?

[@wendijackson8844]

I'm in that situation. Check your county indigent health services. I cant get state medicare for women unles I'm 21-44 years old or 65 years and up. I'm 51..

[@Hannah-nh5qj]

This is my issue too. I can’t afford to go to a doctor. I can’t afford to take time off of work. I can’t afford medication. I’m can’t adhere to my treatments because I can’t afford to spend my day taking care of myself while working for 8-12 hours, 5-7 days/week. This is why I’m applying for disability- so I can actually take time to treat myself, and so I can actually afford my treatment. I feel so hopeless.

[@Luvsp4c3]

Gotta take one for the team you want the benefits you know what you gotta do🙃

[@texxs01]

@@Luvsp4c3 We know what we have to do? What? Rob someone like you? take one for the team? take what? No one is going to pay my dr's bills for each football block I take . . .

[@lealamb9713]

Im in the same situation. Uninsured but too damn depressed and a wreck to get out of bed

[@greg4196]

Thank you. I've had an attorney for about 10 months, and I have learned more from watching a few of your videos than I have from the 10 months I've had my attorney.

[@chetyoder]

how do you go to dr who wont see you because of no insurance

[@missychan63]

Good question... They don't care.

[@Sendee64]

Mr. G thanks for all your Great topics, all you are saying has not been told to me by my attorney. I have been studying and preparing for my own hearing, I now feel like maybe I have a FIGHTING CHANCE.

[@jennifer6006]

I believe you. I began using psyllium husk fiber to clear my colon and intestines after years of suffering from constant constipation. I began to feel movement in my abdomen. Doctors dismiss me when I say I think I have a tapeworm but I'm pretty sure one has expelled from my body so far. Also began taking Pre biotics and plan to include enzymes into my regime in my gut restoration. My doctor has been no help. But I am disgusted by what has come out of me but am feeling better. Thanks for sharing.

[@1lovewaters419]

absolutely right about this , it's been years ago . I had a good case from my failed back surgery . I had a long gap from going to the doc.. Although I was in pain . ( just didn't have transportation at the time . And they used it against me in my decision letter . So therefore some where in my letter yrs back saying something that I didn't attend my doctor visits & my condition had gotten better . Now I attend all my appointment , even if I have to beg or set aside my proud

[@tyronecummings5461]

Very good and helpful information I was approved at seven months

[@colleendly]

Ordered his C D's Followed to the t Approved in 80 days

[@ssdattorney]

Great - that is how this is supposed to work. Disabilityforms.com.

[@lesliepfeifer8518]

I'm afraid I'm going to flip out during the hearing...

[@Loserplatz]

#6 Don't go in alone. Yes it is pretty anxiety making. Use whatever calming methods do deal with the anxiety.

[@SoundsMatter]

Flip out=Denied

[@texxs01]

@@SoundsMatter but why? what does that have to do with someone's actually need and/or qualification? Let's hope you don't know what you're talking about.

[@inspectorbudget]

@@texxs01 It's just common sense.

[@violethaye6987]

@@texxs01 cause they don't know how to handle responses like that from other people. They expect- no matter how much stress you're under or what situation you're dealing with- you to behave properly, sit quietly and act like nothing's wrong and nothing phases you. Hell some Buddhist monks have trouble getting to this phase.

[@JackRowsey]

I was a near 30 year veteran with an operational life and death Federal Agency. I have Lyme Disease with residual chronic auto-immune issues. Here I was a scientist and my boss told me I was forgetting whole conversations, my co-workers could tell I was trying as hard as I could. Management wanted me to retire on disability. They said I could no longer do the job and could not reduce my performance expectancy due to my disability. So they forced me out. I grew terribly depressed. I was approved to get my Federal Disability Pension. There was a time I did not think I would be alive much longer. SSA denied my first request. I was very surprised. Along with my Lyme Disease I have narcolepsy type symptoms and have fallen asleep at the wheel before getting off the road and sleeping in my car 3 hours or so. I’m going for my second try now. I have to pay back my pension I get most of any SSA benefit I receive anyway. But I’m going through this just so I can get a little extra cash so I can try and get the proper treatment for this mystery illness. Thank God I have my wife who has taken care of me financially and been my caregiver. The pension I get is fair but when it comes to spending nearly $1000 per month on meds and doctor visits I wish I could contribute more. I was the bread-winner through our marriage. It’s hard for me to feel worthless. Plus have severe arthritis and some dementia. If I was a dog, my owner would have euthanized me by now. I saw my SSA appointed doctor today. He told me he’d never seen anything like me. I had a narcoleptic attack in his office with autonomic dysfunction where my blood pressure goes up and down drastically. My wife thinks I’ll get approved but reading how tough it is, I have my doubts. I haven’t worked since 2016. I’m bored to death. This is not how I expected to have to retire. I never got that retirement party either.

[@ssdattorney]

Jack, Lyme Disease cases are tricky because judges see different levels of impairment and because the symptoms can vary so much. I always like to have a strong functional capacity form from a treating immunologist.

[@JackRowsey]

Social Security Disability videos Thanks. A doctor recently mentioned an immunologist. I will schedule an appointment.

[@JCcanU]

I was hurt on the job , had 3 surgeons , they could not fix me put me on 5# weight limits , i went back to work for 3 years , and in that 3 years i was off every 4 months for 2 months and was fired i was a high risk , comp people could not find a job for me , no one wanted me , i got depressed my shrink and surgeons told me to sign up , it took 6 months my case won . But I have people tell me That I should be working . I tell them you get crushed at a job and tell a employer your on 5# weight limits and see if you can get a job. even a job in a restaurant requires 30-50 pounds lifting to stock the shelves. SSDI is not just given to you , you have to earn it .

[@amazingrace.]

Now I understand more. Attorney is needed

[@nobodyspecial9035]

Wow! I wish I had hired a lawyer like you, who can clearly communicate and doesn’t procrastinate. My lawyer sucked and was unprepared. He didn’t know my medical records, he didn’t collect my tax information ahead of the hearing and had to apologize to the judge for being unprepared during the hearing! Needless to say, an unfavorable decision was the result and I’m still laying in bed suffering without employment or income. -USMC Infantry Veteran @ a 60% VA rating with pending claims. PTSD MDD Anxiety Chronic pancreatitis IBS Severe Spinal stenosis with three bulging discs Tinnitus Can not reapply for SSDI until 9/23! Would you be willing to represent me? Oregon, USA

[@ronaldclayton3999]

It can take years to win a disability case,people with serious pain problems or any other deliditating conditions that have zero income could wind up homeless broke and starving.This is a major reason that narcotic painkillers are being diverted for the money for these individuals to survive till there case goes through.

[@eugeneallison717]

U. Can contact your state Senator or congressman for help to

[@angelsbutterflies6293]

Thank you Sir, Mr. Johnathan Goldberg for all you're videos and all of you're advice i watch them as much as i can and i appreciate the information that you share and your a compassionate person to do that and help others when you don't even got to. But you take time out to make the videos and that means alot. Just wanted to let you know that you're very much appreciated and so is all of you're advice and help. Good evening and God Bless.

[@larrymedrano8982]

Ginsburg

[@cherylcampbell7495]

Shame on social security in California. I was there and they actually had a service man with no right arm and no left leg. They were demanding him to come to verify he was disabled. Disgraceful😂🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@wctess]

I’ve been denied twice so and have a lawyer and even with all my stuff I have

[@CL-mp4vn]

It's just like their rules, they keep denying until you have to come to the judge for the hearing. Good luck ! 🍀

[@LS-nu1hv]

I got my approval on the 3rd try. I went before a judge.I had a attorney fly in from Illinois. They were recommended by my long term disability plan from work. Gave me a discount. I was also the magic age of 50.

[@kittens1958]

I was denied for 14 years I had to fight with social Security.

[@flightlessbird1892]

Same🖤

[@seramarie76]

Was denied after 2 years of pursuing ssdi...at my phone hearing. Had an attorney and ample psych records. Attorney told me to reapply instead of appealing.

[@onmilo]

I agree that admitting mowing your grass then going for a horseback ride or playing a round or two of golf after will not bode well for your claim. I tried mowing the grass 8 months after I crippled my right arm. I had to get someone to pull start the mower and only made a couple passes before I fell out and paid the kid who started the mower to finish the yard. Haven't mowed it since.

[@alsialsi1289]

thanks for the advices , my trial is on thursday on february 15

[@amparohernandez7506]

alsi alsi how did your disability go? Did you get approved yet?

[@michellewoods7299]

@Brian Mcdaniel hey hun, how was everything??? Were you approved and if so did you get your money yet??? Hugs

[@antoinetteM392]

I need you now for my son ...teachers have cohursed my son over and over even teachers he doesnt know were telling him he wasnt gonna prosper nor graduate he has been in special classes without any help with an active IEP..

[@brooklynblinghair5455]

this is a good lawyer wish i used him

[@sheronfarmer8987]

I have a hearing coming up so this was very helpful information thank you

[@mlindahyde3660]

My son at 57 was rushed to hospital with acute kidney failure. I understand CKD is the automatic SS disability requirement. But his dialysis requirements to keep him alive is 3X @ 4 hours. The other problems diagnosed is Leukemia and Lymphoma He hasn’t worked for 3 years with bad back. Kidney??? And I have been extremely ill and handicap so he’s been here as my caretaker.

[@anitahenry398]

Thank you for yor video, I do want to work, I am so frustrated and have nothing to negotiate with a future Employer about my disability. You've given me hope and valuable information. Thank you.

[@michaelk3582]

I have medical records going back 35 years, much of it is very pertinent to today also. Since the age of 21 I've had osteoarthritis but originally was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, and most recently osteoporosis, at the end of my twenties I had a severe back injury, in my thirties I reinjured it, which led to the loss of a job and then one suicide attempt as I have a lot of depression and anxiety with this. My gallbladder has gone almost gangrenous and I have had melanoma cancer and upper respiratory problems, the most recent lasting 11 months in 2014. I've always worked very hard out working many youngerpeople despite all my conditions and I've even worked up to three jobs 7 days a week before. my new lawyer and even the Social Security office seem to discourage me from having any more than the last 12 months of medical records which I didn't understand because many of my older records are very pertinent to today. As it shows how long I've been dealing with this and how driven I am to pull my own weight. The determination office agreed that any records pertinent would be beneficial so I sent them a thick package of a copy of my medical records. I'm not sure what to do about the lawyer yet as I'm doing most of the work so far.... And my mom used to say if you ever get a lawyer get an ass hole, because they'll get things done for you. The straw that broke the camel's back was my fourth compression in my lower back which floored me to my hands and knees. Now I'm exhausted, constant pain in my hands shoulders elbows and back, etc. I may not have one specific condition but the ones that I do have I've had for a long time. the most disturbing thing is that it can take so long to get approved for disability what do you do in the meantime?I can't file unemployment because that will be at the assumption that I'm able and available to go to work. I can't really work more than five or so hours a week without being disqualified for the same reason again..... So do you have to basically be living on the street and desolate to be taken seriously?

[@ssdattorney]

I don't know that I would go that far but your medical records do need to document a very severe impairment and your doctors need to discuss work activity limitations. I would also respectfully disagree with your mother's advice - SSD is not an adversarial system and lawyers who are overly aggressive usually don't fare too well.

[@michaelk3582]

@@ssdattorney Good to know, thanks. The system stresses me out. My ex, ( my boy's mother ) had to die a few years ago before they " approved ' her after denying her repeatedly for a number of years. I have a multitude of SS "Conditions', and I still don't have much faith in seeing anything come out of it.

[@adriennenelson7138]

Hello, so I got denied at my appeal and denial from the appeals council. So now my attorney has filed a new application. Also he has put in for a hearing in case Federal court.

[@peggysuewiskocil8183]

If you say you have panic attacks in public how does the judge see this.

[@fairyfreak63]

Thank you, very informative.

[@michelle5042]

Love to see you do a Mock hearing:)

[@nikkinicz3474]

Yes I would love to see that too

[@sandramcgee6490]

Sounds like a good lawyer

[@elijahb362]

Do you have number on him

[@kittens1958]

All my doctor's did all of that , I had my neck fused and the judge still stated I could still do my job . That was as a CNA. I could not go back and do that job. The last judge just did not like me at all. The next judge sided with me because of their job person stated that if I call in more than 3 times a week I would in deed be fired

[@angelsbutterflies6293]

I've heard the same thing that if i called in more than once or something like that then i would qualify thats how close i came. I just had an idot attorney for real. Now I'm seeking a new attorney.

[@wristdisabledwriter2893]

The abosolute diagnosis bothers me. I was misdiagnosed so often with gerd and vertigo that my symptoms were ignored by the judge. 4 years after I won ssi based on my hand disorder I was diagnosed with Chiari One Malformation which caused vomiting and in my mri report before the hearing but I didn't know it (that was misdiagnosed as gerd) and 7 years after winning diagnosed with seizures that was badly misdiagnosed as vertigo. Those two symptoms weren't taken into account at the hearing. Only thing that mattered to the judge was if I had fusion of my wrist or was scheduled which the surgeon didn't want to do at the time plus I wanted a different surgery (I had 2 common surgeries already that wasn't fusion)

[@LouMontana-wc7nr]

Shoulders are pinned, knee replacement, other knee is shot, wrists are shot, prostate cancer survivor with leakage, degenerative bone disease, and I kept working as an underground miner. I am now dealing with a head injury and I cannot stay standing after 1:30pm everyday, I sleep for an hour or two and I get up like I am hungover and slowly come to life. I was rear-ended nearly two years ago and did not close the case. I now have to see a neuro-physiologist for evaluation. I get confused, unbalanced and slur my words. My head hurts, sun up to sun down. I tried for a year to John Wayne my way through it but it only got worse. I cannot hardly concentrate on anything for more than twenty minutes. I have not worked a job for over a year. Our savings is exhausted and my wife's income only covers medical insurance. I filed a couple of months ago and have not heard a word from the attorney. I am age 57 and wondering how long it would take to win a case like this?

[@TatteredAndTornPages]

Call yr attorney!!!

[@elusiveanomaly3296]

I got approved for disability during my stay at Arcadia state hospital in Florida.I was diagnosed with bipolar in 1997 and 4 shrinks signed off on my diagnosis.I never wanted to be on disability and I still don’t but I understand that my condition prevents me from getting a job because of my anger issues.

[@SwearWerdDebris]

@SPLENOROUS it's a chemical imbalance...not completely under their control

[@SoldierUSArmy]

You are not disabled, as a job from the US government is a legal right as everyone is able to work.

[@annettechavez1461]

I like the information you give out. I have a work history over 27 years and i have been out of work for 4 yeaes now i have an open case for about 2years now and on the waiting list to see the judge for about year in a half now.

[@ssdattorney]

Wow, your experience is unfortunately very common. These cases take way too long. I am assuming you have friends and family who have been able to help you financially.

[@glenterry7238]

THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATION.

[@kindredmalise6633]

8:03 Thank you for this, this reconfirms that I do need to write a cover letter to my QME and this was what I was going to focus on. I was afraid that the QME would read it and lie on the report saying that I'm good to go back to work, even though I am not.

[@georgec7798]

Hi, I just want to say your videos are very educational I learned a lot. How can we continue going to a doctor for let's say, bulging and herniated discs in the neck and back if there is nothing they can do for it plus you don't have money or insurance?

[@highseasdrifter7885]

Oh, so first need to work long hours at a well paying job so can afford health care for a Dr to say I am unable to work. makes perfect sense

[@jjkhawaiian]

You may have 2 problems. Getting medical care/coverage, then qualifying for disability. Research online first on what qualifies you for Medicaid and Disability before doing anything. Read your State govt websites for Medicaid and Disability qualifications and requirements. It's a waste of time to apply for either if you don't qualify. Get Medicaid or get medical coverage. That's your first step. Go down to your local Medicaid office, or go online to apply (if you qualify). Going down in person gets you faster response. If you make more than a certain monthly gross amount(You don't qualify for Medicaid), then see if you can afford obamacare (most can't or no options depending your State where you live). If you cant, you have to shop around for insurance you can qualify for and afford. That's a whole other can of worms. Don't be discouraged though. Read on. If you do qualify for Medicaid or you can afford medical coverage, then start seeing a doctor immediately to get diagnosed and treatment. This is your second step. If you're trying to qualify for disability, then you better meet certain medical conditions based on diagnosis and treatment (time and medicines). This is your third step. Certain things qualify for disability and certain things don't. Read up on your diagnosis and how long you've been treated and if that qualifies for disability. Go to the govt disability site to read all of information. I hope this helps. I've done all this and passing along my experience. I'm now waiting for a disability determination on my second application.

[@jasoncentore1830]

Welcome to America

[@cuincr]

@SPLENOROUS BS back at ya! What country are you from? Meanwhile here in America, you get billed for everything - including your freedom.

[@TatteredAndTornPages]

@SPLENOROUS bs??

[@hillbilly9804]

Worked 39yrs at the same place. Had many jobs there from warehouse to truck driver to outside sales. Now have stenosis and bulging disc in my neck and lumbar. Had C5-C6 fused in 2013 and many many epidurals over the years. Had kidney cancer last year and still under active surveillance for that. Hip pain runs down my right leg to the foot and neck issues still. I also have carpal tunnel in both wrist which wakes me every morning from the pain and numbness. I am 57yrs old and just can’t keep going like this. Would I have a shot at disability? My Dr said to just tell him when I had enough and he would help me as much as he can. Just worried about the time without income and insurance.

[@Jets1997]

I was diangonesd with Nuerofibromatosis, with that I suffer from shortness of breath, headaches everyday, low iq of 65 and recently I have a tumor in my brain. I had to cut down ony hours because of the headaches. and as I already posted on one of your other videos, that the VE gave me 3 jobs, then when he started the Hypotheticals the VE said no jobs.. Especially if I'm gonna miss 3-4 days a month and be off task 50% of the time. my medical records match the 3-4 days off work.

[@seramarie76]

Thank you. Was denied ssdi at the hearing so attorney told me to reapply. Judge said there was not enough proof in my psych notes about my problems concentrating, focusing, and absenteeism. Secondary to my depression I thought. Which limits my functioning and commitments. Although I lost 2 jobs in 1 year it was not enough. Dr. Said they were not allowed to complete function report. So reapplying and changing drs. My mom insists I continue to try to work because she continues to support me during the 2 year ssdi process prior to denial. Concerned trying to work part time will hurt my case. Seems the ssdi assessment is based more on physical than mental..anyway., thank you

[@Theloss52]

You're the type of lawyer I'm looking for

[@snowingsart4568]

To me, it is worth the money to have attorney. I had one, and I won! I did it by phone with judge and attorney, due to being overseas. DONE!!!! WON!!!!!

[@tanyagarza43]

What was your disibility???

[@larrymedrano8982]

What the vocational witness say

[@kevinwingler3370]

but what if there is no treatment in other words what if the doctor says all we can do is just keep checking it ever couple of months will that count as on going treatment

[@no_peace]

I'm autistic and i called several places and asked my doctor how to get services and they all said we don't do that here. My doctor told me she'd ask her colleagues then didn't give me anything. Because there isn't anything

[@amgonzales2020]

Hi I tried for 6 years with an attorney went to 3 hearings I was denied buy all three I'm very frustrated with the whole situation and don't know what else to do January 2019 I took it upon myself to apply directly with Social Security and tonight after reading my mail I was told I was denied again I suffer from PTSD I'm SMI I have severe depression and very high anxiety I have a very difficult time keeping a job the pattern is that I will keep a job for 3 months or less and then they let me go most of the time I'm not giving any reason why or then I'm forced to resign at this point I don't know where to go with all of this I have tried over and over again and all I want is help and it just doesn't seem to be working for me please understand I'm a single woman 57 years old I live alone I have a lot of fears I do a lot of isolation I go to therapy I do everything that I'm supposed to be doing taking my medications and I'm still deny the hardest part about all of this is that I don't have family or friends to live with while waiting for disability to say yes or no I'm On My Own by myself so is there anything that you can do to help me I'm tired of being rejected and denied

[@corsicanlulu]

u sound just like me....my friend who is younger than me just got approved because the doctor said she was hallucinating and it was very quick for her, she didnt have to fight hardly at all. she wasnt acting she was really hallucinating, but i know someone else who kind of faked beign crazy and also got approved as well. i think u have to seem as nutty as possible to get approved?

[@ellef7783]

am Gonzales get a great attorney and you will succeed

[@Cowboysfan4ever]

I have spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis throughout my spine. I have 6 disc removed with a cervical fusion (4 disc removed from my neck and 2 from my lumbar,) I have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, hiatal hernia, NASH, GURD, I had a pituitary Adenoma removed but it has affected my memory, I have permanent nerve damage in my right shoulder, right arm, right hand nerve neuropathy. I have had my right shoulder completely rebuilt rotator cuff with muscle tears and bone spur removed. I have 40% hearing loss. I can’t lift more then 1 pound over my head and in fact struggle to raise my hands over my head, I sleep about 3 hours a night. And my nerve damage in my right arm is always on my mind and it is constantly causing me pain along with my neck which sometimes has my head feel like it is floating. I struggle to walk very far for very long and have to alternate sitting and standing and struggle to bend down or squat or reach over my head. All of this has been documented by 2 neurologist, 2 orthopedic surgeons, endocrinologist, my family physician and my chiropractor. I have a lawyer who is suppose to be one of the best in st.Louis and yet I got denied after 45 years of working and paying into social security. I am currently in the reconsideration stage and it’s been over 16 weeks since I filed for my first appeal. Oh I also just turned 62 years old in august. My original filing date was October 1, 2022. I am shocked that I wasn’t approved the first time with all my ailments that have been documented by x-rays, c-scans, MRI’s

[@shennahull2183]

Thank you so much for the great information..Have a Great Blessed Day..

[@mandyjacotin8321]

Wow, that is really helpful info. Thanks so much, Jonathan.

[@tamaramartin6295]

Good information. Should prove to be helpful as embark upon my 2nd try for SSD. Thank you.

[@ssdattorney]

Thanks and good luck to you.

[@deborahbrenizer5617]

I was considered unhirable because of my medical condition of epilepsy. I had it since bith. I had 2 big books of doctors, hospitals, psychology, drugs taken,seizure extent. Appeals court never read them. Denied several times,no reason given. Last time my judge found out all judges just said no, new to the bench she knew I had a case. She had judges dismissed, and I received ssa after 7 years of trying, with attorney.

[@wheezymae8184]

Your videos are extremely helpful in helping us in applying for ssdi! Thank you!

[@ann1669]

Wow, you gave such great info!!!! This is such a blessing!

[@stanleywebster3096]

Also thank you for reply I also called your office today

[@paulettephillips3198]

I used have to use oxygen and the still got turned down and I just found out I have several bypoler and schizophrenic

[@ssdattorney]

You're on oxygen but got denied - that's outrageous!

[@SimoneNicoleTV]

Very helpful! Thank you , new subbie …I am contract driver for a tech company snf all of a sudden my big toe seems to be injured after 5 years of driving(it hurts so much ) , trying to figure out what to do next , this was helpful

[@venettabejenaru8498]

I'm having the worst time in Nevada dealing with SSI. I think it's because they owe me money and ....they owe me 2 years backpay....I'm extremely disabled, tons of surgeries for my back. ... the doctors here are a damn mess, so is about every other profession. You sound like a professional attorney, and I've had 2 great attorneys in my life that go over this stuff ....before hand. not all attorneys walk through this.....and honestly, without even my horrible SSI atty. I've had some hard times because I was Slandered but I have a broken neck so I'm not sure what to do anymore. .....I really want to work, but I haven't been able to get around w/o medication. .... thank you for the video..!

[@JeanetteAAvila]

I don't want to get addicted to medication

[@rebeccaplumlee9601]

Thnx about talking about ppl thinking entitled

[@noelkriess5492]

I am 58 years old and I have Severe --Cervical Spinal Stenosis. I am trying for SSI. Even though I have a MRI as proof, I still have to go for a physical at the determination office. Why do they make this so hard on us?

[@membel]

I wish you were in my area. For the last 6 years of going for disability for my son, not once did he show up at a hearing. They did it without him. Based it on one brain tumor. He has had two more since then and his cancer has never gone away. First lost use of his right hand and is now bedridden. Still no disability. They asked me to fill it out now and they will file again. Not so sure I want them to do it.

[@ronnyraygunz8718]

Thanks for your sage advice, johnathan

[@stacyroyce1061]

Hey , I have questions about me bout filing for disability. I really need help . Please write me back. Your the best person to ask.

[@davidpatrick1813]

Very helpful. I am frustrated and not sure how to deal with limits caused by a MVA ... and the type of work vs. ... I can stand and walk ... work. We'll see.. thank you.

[@leeleah8167]

I am developmentally delayed person. I can't work at all. I am applying but I will be homeless in 4 weeks.

[@luellacephus2807]

Leelea

[@redred9646]

Well are u homeless

[@inezneal7258]

I have schizophrenia a calvicle birth injury that caused nerve damage and a heart defect. I need a check plus backpay

[@annakretsch3919]

Since 2009 I've been considered legally blind, I was told that because I didn't work 5 out of the last 10 years that I should not even try. What about the 40 years I did work. None is even willing to look at my case when they hear that. My husband and I live on 753 a month is there any hope for me?

[@caspersees6257]

I thought I had it bad, bless your heart Anna Kretsch. If I could get benefits, I would give mine to you two. My prayers are going into overdrive for you and your husband and to Godspeed a fast and beneficial ending to your issues.

[@vickiefinney6073]

Always help with Jesus. I'll be praying for you 🙏

[@angelsbutterflies6293]

@@vickiefinney6073 Pray for me as well to please if you only knew.

[@danascherer1970]

Shouldn't the lawyer you hire, be making sure you have what you need.

[@suiseseki]

I've never been able to work, I've dealt with my condition since I was a kid. I do see multiple doctors to see if there's a better treatment fo me, but nothing works.

[@Medietos]

What have you done to help yourself, changed any habits? What have you been doing with your time?, Have you visited any real Drs, ie alternative, natural ones?

[@1smmrbrze]

sheesh...where were you when i started looking for an attorney?

[@chrispake7127]

I applied for SSD myself. I did not have an attorney, I completed all paperwork and got all medical records. I was injured at work in 2012. I did have severe serious injuries. I did return to work but had difficulties. The doctors pulled me back off work had more surgery. I had functional capacity test and occupational tests. I had an IME, the IME doctors opinion was in my favor, and he even allowed that I would need future surgeries for my problems. My employer let me go in 2015 cause I could no longer to my job. I went online and applied for SSD. I gave them all paper work they requested met with them at local SS office. I took about 5 months I met with them and my case was approved, they said it was open and shut. I was prepared for the hard fight because of the stories you here about it. I told this to my case worker and she said that cases like mine are pretty easy, had all med records, other opinions, tried to return to work and several doctors exams and opinions. Maybe it was easier because it was work comp, I don’t know. My point is if you are legitimately disabled and can’t work don’t sweat it you will be approved.

[@andeeott1489]

I did it myself too (without a lawyer) and was approved in 13 days. I completely agree with you.

[@aresloaiza1743]

I got cousins who have never worked they went mental got it on their first attempt....they said they had thoughts of killing

[@dianecelento4974]

killing themselves or others

[@markkirby1855]

Thanks for all your help.. I wish you were my lawyer

[@gracecallowayable]

Thank you so much!!!💙

[@tariqshah7890]

Awesome information! thank you so much! God bless 🙏🌹

[@SometimeAgo65]

Question anyone: Does the attorney send any type of information to the judge before the hearing? I had my hearing and it just seems that I wasn't able to convey to the judge what I wanted to and the questions from judge were ones where my answers had to be a yes or a no, kind of short, blunt answers. The judge seemed satisfied with these types of answers and pushed for a little more info when he/she wanted It. I have waited such a long time, I think I'm grasping at any thing that will tell me ITS OKAY..STOP WORRYING..YOULL GET IT 😔

[@karenwilliams8845]

My 48 year old daughter has had MS for 25 years. Been denied twice. She now recently had a stroke and kidney failure. Every time court time comes they say they lost the file or misplaced the paperwork. She has now been waiting for an appeal for a year and a half. Her Dr. wrote a letter stating she is unemployable. It's a disgrace. So many people get everything for free yet my daughter is fighting for years for disability.

[@mandyjacotin8321]

That is a real shame, Karen. I am sorry for your troubles.

[@josephdaviswyeth9459]

That’s terrible. Praying for your daughter

[@donnacouch7430]

I am a amputee, I am 59 now and I lost my leg at 18,,,,I have been trying to get on SSI and I am always told no !!!! I am sick of it, I love not the one who did something wrong !!! it makes me sick !!

[@benjaminmassie2978]

so what if you are not working and you don't have insurance to pay for these visits or meds?

[@dominicanprincess7511]

benjamin massie I had the same issue see if your state has a community clinic and they will help you to apply for financial help I live in NC and here we have Charities that allows people with no insurance to see the Dr and also I was able to get my meds through a place called Crisis Control Pharmacy and they pay for my meds. just make sure you have ALL your Dr information and ID/ drivers license, birth certificate, social security number and maybe a couple of other things but see if your​ state has a charity program. I hope this was helpful 😃

[@EddieFriona]

Right, how do you pay for dr quacks if you cant work, no money struggling just to eat. Judges just want to keep dr quacks busy so they always have a job, at the end thats all its about fucking america...

[@boostmobile2067]

i have the same problem my ankles have reumatoide arthritis i have currently worked but cant stand when my ankles cramp till the point were i cannot lift my feet annymore so how can i work to pay the doc. i have a boy in my way i did not know that this disease could of affected me so much

[@Fouroclocklover38]

Excellent List.

[@tutsecret499]

how about broken hand. now if is social will pay only $700 it will make the person homeless. how pay rent and food with this money

[@bossmanrizzle7739]

Wha type of questions do they ask if you have depression and anxiety