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Does Anyone Collect Disability? I Hate To Consider This, But It's Getting Pretty Rough. Any Tips?

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Bath, OH
April 12, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Joyce, took me 2 1/2 years with a lawyer. Don't give up!

April 12, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Keep fighting if your going after disability they deny everyone. Get a lawyer they can be a huge help and take stress off of you.

April 18, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thank you so much

April 13, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'll agree, it's not easy to make the decision to stop working and apply for social security. However, you need to do what is best for your health. I knew with auras and drowsiness besides the seizures I couldn't work as it seem on a day to day basis. I'd start applying as it may take couple times. Hope your lucky and get accepted the 1st time I applied. Good luck

February 18
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes I’m on on SSDI . It may take more than once, to get accepted . At least try and get SSI. If you have worked a lot of hours you may be eligible for SSDI .

For me it’s good that I’m on Social Security. I’m not in a easy area to find nor get to a job. But when I lived in the cities , I had no trouble getting to work. Whether it was by walking, riding my bike, or thawing the city bus.

July 22, 2023

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