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MrsAllison99

Updated 10mo ago

Getting Disability Benefits: Any Advice?

has anyone has luck getting disability? if so, what state? was it a difficult process? any advice for me? I'm in Indiana

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PolyPotato

2y

I've applied 3 times and been denied 3 times. I'm trying again for my 4th time currently. In Texas. 😥
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MrsAllison99

2y

I'm stage 3. I've had 3 surgeries. Both underarms, under my breast, and a strip off my thigh. Now my pubic/groin/thighs are just lit up. I can't hardly walk.
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purplegalaxy

2y

I've been trying for disability basically since COVID. I've been told by one of the examiners that there is no reason I shouldn't be on disability with all I have going on, but so far have been denied. I just moved from TN to AZ this past January so I'm not sure if being in a different state will make a difference with getting disability or not. Stage 3 sucks and it's frustrating to be told my condition is too advanced for general surgery but the people deciding disability think it's not that bad
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Nox

2y

I've been trying to get disability for a few months now. I've been denied once and I'm currently waiting for news for my appeal. I currently have 8 chronic illnesses, and I still haven't had good luck. I would just recommend to keep trying and try now to get discouraged. It takes awhile, but if you need it then it's definitely worth it. I'm from Illinois btw
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MrsAllison99

2y

My advice is get a disability lawyer ASAP. I've had to explain what HS is to a lot of doctors. My disability lawyer knew what HS was without an explanation. They are handling everything for me. I'm hopeful

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