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@Dess32 

6 Jul 2025 15:15Last reply 7 Jul 2025 04:13

Dess32

Disability

So I applied for disability and recently got a call from social sercuity that they wanted my work history. So with my lawyer I sent them all the paperwork they wanted. I was wonder has any ever done this before and is this a good or bad sign?
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@Rick956 

29 Apr 2025 15:44Last reply 30 Apr 2025 22:50

Rick956

Disability?

Has anyone had any success with filling for disability? My Dr wants to start treatment but my insurance does not cover medication. Any advice would be appreciated.
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@Prosperous225 

19 Jan 2025 13:08Last reply 20 Jan 2025 20:56

Prosperous225

Disability

So I haven't been able to work in 2yrs and Ive just been denied disability I'm so scared
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@Isa1981 

19 Nov 2024 07:32Last reply 20 Nov 2024 09:17

Isa1981

Disability

Hello,my name is Elisa, I just applied for Disability with a lawyer. I live in Tx. What is your experience with the application? Or just in general.
San Antonio, United States
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@Katy42 

30 Oct 2023 08:54Last reply 30 Oct 2023 15:28

Katy42

Disability

Hey everyone! New here 😊 I’m in the USA and recently had to stop working about 7 weeks ago. My neurologist is suggesting signing up for disability. Anyone have any insight!? I’m nervous and have been told it’s a long process! TIA 🫶🏼
Osage Beach, United States
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@Katy42 

30 Oct 2023 08:54

Katy42

Disability

Hey everyone! New here 😊 I’m in the USA and recently had to stop working about 7 weeks ago. My neurologist is suggesting signing up for disability. Anyone have any insight!? I’m nervous and have been told it’s a long process! TIA 🫶🏼
Osage Beach, United States
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@DoritoLover22 

22 Nov 2022 08:35

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Disability

For those of you who have needed to stop working and get on disability, what's been your experience? Personally, I haven't been able to work since May of this year and don't foresee myself going back to work anytime soon (I'm a massage therapist). I've been on state disability since the beginning of...
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@kyle1983 

5 Apr 2020 12:11Last reply 6 Apr 2020 22:54

kyle1983

Disability

I'm too the point where I cant stay on my feet long at work. I'm having mobility issues and I'm constantly tired and fatigued. I need guidance and advice on how I can acquire disability perhaps, and what options I have.
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@spunky 

3 Jan 2017 00:30Last reply 14 Jul 2025 07:35

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Any MSers with No physical Disability?

Hi I was diagnosed just over a year ago (at 40) after optic neuritis. I have had no other relapses and my MRI has been status quo since last year. Can this "status quo" last? I am currently very active but know that this can change at any time. Do many MSers not have any physical disabilities i...
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@Underdog 

3 Jul 2025 08:31Last reply 3 Jul 2025 10:43

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Work reasonable adjustments - "Disability leave"

Hi All Does anybody get "disability leave" which is logged different from sickness leave at work? Somebody mentioned I should ask my employer for it as a reasonable adjustment. I was wondering if anyone has a simillar arrangement in place and how the request was received. Thanks
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