SOC.Security Claims(anybody) ???

So here is my basic question:

Has anybody ever applied for SOC SEC disability based on the fact they have Bradycardia,A/Vblock. Falling down but never a "passing out" under age 47?

My job entails basically the same things as an automotive mechanic plus teaching in auto shop classroom. Its very stressful and physically demanding.
Mind you I also have a very elevated diaphragm on my left side and looks like the lung is not working at full capacity.
And history of B-Celllymphnoma.
My job basically says when and i,f I comeback they don't want me back in the shop and I'm already finding they are making things difficult for me. My superior told me over phone I should try to get SOCSEC disability.
But I think this is because they want me off their books and then off their medical plan.
The crazy thing is I have been a teacher for 5 years and according to SOCSEC online, and it says I cant get my last 20 years of service because I have not been paying in for 5 yrs as a teacher.
I'm thinking of applying anyways as i only have 30 sickbank days left and no way to really earn a living. In the mean time they still want insurance payments,copays,union dues etc. say nothing of mortgage,heat oil,etc,etc.
Unless i can find a low stress job where all i have to do is walk and talk slowly? AKA "Walmart greeter?" :( I'm not realy sure what I'm going to do soon. Just stressed and venting i guess.

7 Comments

Expect to be denied...

by Lurch - 2014-10-24 04:10:04

The overwhelming majority of SSI claims are denied with the first submission (I agree Zia, they try to wear you down).

My first wife was a Stroke victim at age 33. It left her paralyzed on the left side with 0 use of her left arm and about 20% use of her left leg. She also had an abnormal growth of capillaries on her brain which create sever headaches. She was denied on her first submission.

We got a lawyer and she received SSI until she finally passed away at age 49.

Good luck.

About Social Security and Public Employment

by Griddlebone - 2014-10-24 08:10:51

"The crazy thing is I have been a teacher for 5 years and according to SOCSEC online, and it says I cant get my last 20 years of service because I have not been paying in for 5 yrs as a teacher."

This is due to the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which more or less says that if you work in public employment where Social Security deductions are not made, then you will get payments from a pension fund and to get Social Security would be double-dipping (the alleged windfall). They don't take it away entirely. If you have 30 years of substantial private employment, the effect is minimal. With 20 years of substantial private employment you will get a reduction in your Social Security payments due to that lucrative teaching job - and yes, I'm joking about it being lucrative. I am in the same boat as you - 20 years private employment followed by 14 years public teaching, for which I will get a $400/mo. pension. That should buy my toothbrushes.

Here is the SSA publication on the WEP:
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf

By all means

by Zia - 2014-10-24 10:10:12

It will cost nothing to apply and if you don't apply the answer is, of course, "no". But be warned, it takes a long time to process and the FIRST answer will probably be no. That's how the bureaucracy works, trying to wear you out I think. Sometimes it takes several appeals and you seem to have to be a basket case to qualify. If you are prepared to be stubborn, then go for it and don't let the @#$ wear you down. It helps if you have a cooperative doctor whose records will back up your claim, though they will no doubt have you examined by their doctors also, at their expense thank goodness. Several members of my family have been through this and have won out, so don't be discouraged.
I wish you the best of luck whatever you decide to do.

In the same boat

by Vikisez - 2014-10-24 11:10:21

I'm also in financial stress. I've applied for state disability and left a job I've had for four years which along with stress I felt they were squeezing me out. I'm 68 and am hoping I will get soc sec disab after state. Tons of bills and tons of stress.

I'm writing this to let you know you're not alone. I hope and pray things go well and easily for you. I'll try my best to share any info I find about soc sec.

In the meantime, try to look around at the beauty and peace around you. Sit quietly and watch nature around you and know you still have a lot of living ahead of you and although things look dark now there truly will be a time when the light shines around you again and things will improve.....I try to accept what occurs in my life as a new adventure no matter what, good or bad. I've learned that change always ends up good.

Disability claims

by Gotrhythm - 2014-10-24 12:10:11

In my state, NC, there are disability claims specialists--not always lawyers, sometimes they are firms with people who know the ins and outs, and are able to advocate for you.

I have seen them be successful in two cases where the person had been turned down repeatedly.

I'm sorry you are going through such a hard time.

Before you give up...

by MelodyMarch - 2014-10-25 10:10:50

On your current job, if you are a teacher and you have a union get them involved.

Also, as a public service area, they must comply with the ADA, and you might just have a claim.

The ADA requires that they make "reasonable" accommodations and they certainly cannot fire you. If your boss did suggest trying to go on Disability they are trying to force you, don't let them and explore all your options.

You may find they go away if you wave the ADA in their face.

RE

by iforget1 - 2014-11-16 05:11:39

I feel like if I throw the ADA in somebody's face they will just find another way to "push" me out. Mind you I'm not yet fully certified teacher. Still have 3 college courses left.

For the school to make accommodations for "me" I feel it will drastically change our shop/classroom learning for my students. :( Not something I or administration want.

This just sucks for everybody:(

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