Disability Question

avlavl · 09-25-2009, 11:26 AM

I worked for a firm for one year before being terminated. I then had serious medical problems that prevented me from working. Can I collect disability from this? How does this work? I still cannot work due to having ankylosis spondylitis and now I just been diagnosed with carcinoid tumors. I need to earn a living at 53 years old. Can someone help with this situation or guide me to the proper source. Thanks for your help.

JustinUpright · 09-25-2009, 03:56 PM

There is really not enough information in this post to get any intelligent response. Do you have a personal disability policy, are you talking about SS disability?

avlavl · 09-25-2009, 04:33 PM

Ss disability due to an injured neck.

JustinUpright · 09-25-2009, 08:12 PM

How long have you been disabled and are you going to be disabled for more than 12 months?

I would say contact your local SS office and get started on a claim. If it has been less than 5 months of disability you won't get any benefits until the 6 month. But get it started anyway as about 70% of claims are rejected. You will need to keep appealing it if you get denied.

arnguy · 09-26-2009, 04:34 PM

Avlavl, is that two-legged horse in your avatar on of Melmunch's (Sam) horses from his avatar that ran away and connected with you?