I applied maybe about a year ago and have been declined twice. I am now going through our lawyer to hopefully be approved

I’m on SSDI, But . But it took me more than once to get on it.

A couple of things to keep in mind.
1. You may not qualify for SSDI and have to settle with SSI
2. It may take more than one time applying. May have to talk to a Disability Firm

When applying for Social Security, you need your I.D. , birth certificate, I believe banking balance , and Documentation on you or your child’s Epilepsy .
When getting documents, make sure it’s from the specialists who have info on your Epilepsy.

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member , There might be a few who were approved the first time they applied for disability but everyone’s case is different, being that everyone’s disability is different. So it can take a while & tons of paperwork & a disability attorney to have a better chance. If you don’t already have a disability attorney, I strongly suggest you contact your local Epilepsy Foundation & ask if they can suggest a disability attorney in your area to help you apply for disability. A former team member told me to contact our local Epilepsy Foundation & who to talk to & their Social Services Director had me contact a local Family law firm & after 2 & 1/2 years & the help of the disability attorney, my disability was approved in 2022. I strongly suggest you keep record of the doctor appointments you go to & who you see & when & why. My disability attorney, I didn’t have to pay until I was approved & their payment came out of the money that I got for my disability. Your friend in Texas, Becky

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When I was first diagnosed in the year 1986, the neurologist looked me directly in the eyes to state “you are disabled, but you must remember, you will never be disabled enough for the US Government.” My condition worsened in February 2019. You can view a short story of mine posted on CURE Epilepsy website: https://cureepilepsy.org/personal_stories/kelly... Even with lawyers, the years of appeal continued. It wasn’t until I personally got the Texas Senator involved in my case to actually be approved.

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Thank you everyone. This is my first time. I have been denied SSI because of my husband.
All of my Doctors confirm I should be on long term medical disability because of my epilepsy and that paperwork has been sent to them. Just waiting for the yes or denial.

So I can get a lawyer and appeal or forget it