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Any One Know The Average Wait For Getting On Disability

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bremen, GA

I had to file for disability last July when it was clear I could no longer work any jobs safely.was the hardest choice I had to make. I went from being a cna a job I miss and worked many years at. I then tried being a quality control person also kinda liked but it became unsafe to use the power tools.then I tried fast food and grocery work but my seizures made them treat me like I had a lower intelligence and they also cut my hours to a unlivable 4hrs a week. I might have trouble with spelling… read more

February 10, 2023
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I have given them every piece of documentation I can think of my regular doctor has along history dealing with my problems my neurologist is a newer add to my health care team my old neurologist didn’t take my Medicaid and was farther away.only thing that whould be helpful that I can’t seem to get is my eeg some dang holdup which Medicaid but I’m used to having to deal with neusanceas like that exuse my spelling I believe it’s part of my head injury. I once was top ten in my high school and actually have some college in my back ground now I can’t even spell it annoys me a little

February 11, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Majority of the time, it will take more than one try. Make sure you gather as much documentations on your Epilepsy, from all specialists, who know of your epilepsy. Plus they will want Social Security #
, I.D. , bank info, if you’re married, your income and couple others things

If you have to discuss with a Disability Firm.

February 11, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My doctor all ready filled out my medical questionnaire for them I had gotten a lawyer because I have difficulty filling out paperwork on my own can’t spell without auto correct can’t write anymore I can’t even read my writing.the doctor was surprisingly very well with her wording made sure she stated my case very well my lawyer is pretty good from what I understand I hope so I can’t wait for ever

February 10, 2023

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