Social Security Disability Turned me Down

[MaryB]

Only way he could not have enough credits is if his boss was not paying taxes all those years. SS rep is way wrong on that one.

[DeputyDog25]

I pretty much emptied my heart out to the senators, state rep and Governor when I wrote the 5 page letter. I asked straight out for help and told them I was in a desperate situation. I told them that I had dedicated my entire life to pubic service without selfishness and that they to were public servants and this is one of their constituents asking for help, so they needed to do what they were elected to do. I agree with another person who posted that the letters will probably never be read by any of them, they will either be tossed aside or I will get some form letter from an aide saying that this is not something they can get involved in.

[Wayne Smith]

If your elected representatives do nothing it is time to call the TV investigator. It is your elected representatives JOB to interface between constituents and the federal government. If they refuse to do that, and for a veteran, the public needs to know. Elections are coming.

[3jimbo3]

Only way he could not have enough credits is if his boss was not paying taxes all those years. SS rep is way wrong on that one.

They claim to only go back three years now and the steel mill was pay that time. They said if he had paid disability tax while he was working for himself then he could draw. He had a certified accountant do all his taxes, the accountant had never heard of any such thing. The working man cannot get ahead in this race.

[DeputyDog25]

They claim to only go back three years now and the steel mill was pay that time. They said if he had paid disability tax while he was working for himself then he could draw. He had a certified accountant do all his taxes, the accountant had never heard of any such thing. The working man cannot get ahead in this race.

Amen to the working man not being able to get ahead! We take so much for granted when we are working and making ends meet, and I know myself, I never really gave much thought to what disabled folks went through in order to get financial assistance, food stamps, or medical care. Well, let me tell you, now that I am in the middle of all this, believe me, I hope none of you ever have to go through this. You know, I am in a great deal of pain everyday and sometimes it gets so bad that I will just start crying, but here lately, the pain has taken a back seat to the cow dung that my wife and I are having to go through just to get someone to step up and do the right thing at Social Security. Now I sit and sometimes cry wondering how we are going to make it, especially when the folks at social security and the food stamp place, who should care, just don't seem to care at all. I guess it is similar to being a cop, firefighter, or emt. When you see someone die the first few times it is very emotional and mentally taxing, but then the more you see it, you kind of become cold to it. I guess the people in this public assistance offices see people everyday trying to get assistance, they just don't care or don't do all that they probably could do to help people out.

[Duckiller]

3jimbo3 SS is lying! When I was thinking about filing for SS they had my work record and SS earnings back to 1960. they need that info to determine what you are supposed to get.

[MaryB]

They looked at my earnings all the way back to 1974 when I was 14.

[Wayne Smith]

Many people confuse SSDI and SSI and welfare and food stamps. SSI and welfare and food stamps and all other such programs are state run. You are dealing with a state agency using state and federal dollars. SSDI is a federal program and you are dealing directly with the Social Security beaucracy. Two different (in some states many more than two!) agencies. Social Security, in this instance, only deals with SSDI.
Veterans benefits are completely different again. Realize with whom you are dealing and be very clear when you deal with them that you give them the information they need. SSI only looks at current income, SSDI looks at lifetime quarters paid.

[oneokie]

People, y'all need to get your information in order before any more accusations are made in this thread.

[smokeywolf]

3jimbo3 SS is lying! When I was thinking about filing for SS they had my work record and SS earnings back to 1960. they need that info to determine what you are supposed to get.

Duckiller, correct me if I'm wrong on this, but I think you meant to put a comma after "3jimbo3". Like this: "3jimbo3, SS is lying!" Which merely means that you are asserting that Social Security is lying; not 3jimbo3.

smokeywolf

[texaswoodworker]

I have never seen a more corrupt and retarded program as Social Security Disability. I have almost total paralysis in my right leg, I have only partial use of my left hand due to pressure on the nerves in my spine, over 50% of my joints are artificial, I cannot walk without a walker, I don't sleep at night because the pain is unbearable and I literally sit and cry sometimes that I am in so much pain. I take 3 different medications for depression, I have a morphine pump, plus take oral morphine, I cannot stand or sit for any length of time greater than 10 minutes. I would never be able to work in the condition I am in right now but our great Social Security Disability system sent me a letter that I received on Saturday and said that I do not meet the criteria of being disabled and I was turned down...Really??? I would love to know what they do consider to be disabled. Oh well, I just wanted to vent. Thanks for listening.

Scott

Gain about 300lbs and watch TV all day and they'll consider you disabled.

Yeah, the whole welfare system in America is corrupt.

[Wayne Smith]

Oh, and don't expect sympathy. They had to give this up within two months of working or less to psychologically survive. Expect them to do their jobs, no more and no less. Deputy, you were in the military and in the law enforcement. You learned to use an organized structure to get what you needed and wanted. This is no different. Learn their rules and requirements and hold them to it.

[jcwit]

Not going back and read this whold thread, but have you even attempted to contact the VA?

[tigweldit]

What tommie boy said is true.

[DeputyDog25]

Not going back and read this whold thread, but have you even attempted to contact the VA?

Yes, I have a lawyer who is also a disabled vet and he is working for me pro bono (no pay) to try and get my VA claim pushed through, he feels like I can get at least 80% and probably 100% because of my blown out knees and hips. I was an 18D SF Medic and made a lot of jumps which took their toll on my back, knees and hips.

[jcwit]

Good, Lets Pray that better days are coming.

[Lloyd Smale]

Whats really sad it they will twist you in knots to get your own money back but will turn around and give an illegal imigrant or a knocked up crack head welfare for the asking and theyve paid in zero!!!! Your better off being a lazy **** then being someone who is to crippled to work.

[DeputyDog25]

Well, I got an answer back from my application for food stamps today and they turned me down again. According to the worksheet that you fill out listing all of your assets and income we fall over $400 below the income standard and it had nothing to do with anything we own. I just don't understand, but you can bet I will be making a phone call on Monday morning to find out what is going on. There has to be somebody who can tell me what in the world is keeping us from getting approved when there a people scamming the system everyday getting welfare, food stamps, Medicaid, etc...

If you would, please remember to keep us in your thoughts and prayers, things are getting harder and harder, but we just need to trust in the Lord that he is going to intervene and provide for our needs. Thanks in advance to all for your prayers.

[tomme boy]

First I would look up any food pantries in your local area. A lot of churches do this. Also don't know if you have one in your area, but The Benevolent Society, The Salvation Army. They usually will do a 3-5 day food supply. Any little bit will help. I am in close to the same situation as you right now.

[Duckiller]

What Smokeywolf said. SS lied not the poster here.