David A Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 Hi everyone, I've decided to apply for ssdi as it looks like my being off a year from work is a true possiblity(working on 11 months), what would i put down as my disablity? The lung cancer is gone, severe dsypnea and fatique ,and asthma have replaced it. Thanks in advance David A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyd Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 Dave, My husband was approved for SSDI, we put down Lung Cancer. You have to fill out a loooooooooooong form which they then send to all the doctors that have been treating you. The criteria is that you have a 'condition' that will result in being unable to work for 12 months or it is terminal. You have to be out of work 5 months before you can collect. I have heard it is retroactive. We are supposed to get first check by end of April retro to end of March. Go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted April 1, 2003 Share Posted April 1, 2003 Hi Dave I Hope your asthma is feeling better. I think it was Dave G that told me that it is based on "diminished lung capacity" and fatigue?? I would ask him, I think he was the one that said that I'm pretty sure. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosanne Posted April 2, 2003 Share Posted April 2, 2003 My husband's SSI paper said-you have to be disabled for 5 full calendar months before you can be entitled for benefits. He became disabled Oct. 25, 2002 he will recieve his 1st check in May for April- I understand that we will not get retro pay. His doctors said he was terminal and had lung cancer (I think). As Ginny said the froms are long. However I talked to someone over the phone to give info(interview). He was very helpful. We only went to the office to give the forms. Hope this helps. Rosanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David A Posted April 2, 2003 Author Share Posted April 2, 2003 Thank so much everyone. David A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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