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Posted by Oddzilla on July 15, 2000, at 9:06:14
Vesper-A review is routine after a certain amount of time so don't take it personally. Unless you have been working and making a substantial amount of money, it was probably just your turn.
Have you looked through all those papers? A lot of them are probably release forms for you to sign and return to SS. This is so they can obtain medical records from doctors or hospital that have treated you.
On the papers you fill out be sure to answer everything completely and honestly. When you list any jobs you have held and left try to specify how the disability caused the job loss. For example, say "fatigue, difficulty concentrating, extreme irritability" rather than just calling it depression.
SS also considers side effects of drugs you are using,so if the drugs are helping but causing side effects that interfere with work mention that too.
Vesper in the vast majority of reviews, benefits are continued. I understand how stressed you are but it's really important that you meet all the deadlines, so don't let it slide.
Your benefits won't be discontinued unless there has been a signifigant change in your ability to work. The review is a lot easier than the initial application process. You may be sent to a psychologist by SS for another opinion at some point but the opinion of people who have treated you will carry the most weight.
Here is a link to some official SS disability review information:
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10053.html
Hope things will get better for you. Did you ever find a new therapist?
Best Wishes O.
I'm on wellbutrin and prn ativan
> I've been feeling really overwhelmd and self destructive lately anyway, and today I got a big fat envelope of papers to fill out because social securityis reviewing my case. I'm over the edge, I cut myself 3 times, I have it bandaged up now. I'm bouncing off the walls, thinking about suicide...
> Does anybody know what to to about this review thing? I need help and advice, I feel like I'm drowning. Does this mean they are going to take away my SS? Do they usually take it away when they review you?
> ack!
> Sorry if im not following list guidelines, I just can't think clearly with all the stuff bouncing around my brain, feels lik e a mixed bipolar episode, kind of losing touch with reality for brief stretches too. argh.
> sorry
Posted by JudithC on July 15, 2000, at 12:02:52
In reply to Vesper Diability Review, posted by Oddzilla on July 15, 2000, at 9:06:14
> Vesper-A review is routine after a certain amount of time so don't take it personally. Unless you have been working and making a substantial amount of money, it was probably just your turn.
>
> Have you looked through all those papers? A lot of them are probably release forms for you to sign and return to SS. This is so they can obtain medical records from doctors or hospital that have treated you.
>
> On the papers you fill out be sure to answer everything completely and honestly. When you list any jobs you have held and left try to specify how the disability caused the job loss. For example, say "fatigue, difficulty concentrating, extreme irritability" rather than just calling it depression.
>
> SS also considers side effects of drugs you are using,so if the drugs are helping but causing side effects that interfere with work mention that too.
>
> Vesper in the vast majority of reviews, benefits are continued. I understand how stressed you are but it's really important that you meet all the deadlines, so don't let it slide.
>
> Your benefits won't be discontinued unless there has been a signifigant change in your ability to work. The review is a lot easier than the initial application process. You may be sent to a psychologist by SS for another opinion at some point but the opinion of people who have treated you will carry the most weight.
>
> Here is a link to some official SS disability review information:
>
> http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10053.html
>
> Hope things will get better for you. Did you ever find a new therapist?
>
> Best Wishes O.
>
> I'm on wellbutrin and prn ativan
> > I've been feeling really overwhelmd and self destructive lately anyway, and today I got a big fat envelope of papers to fill out because social securityis reviewing my case. I'm over the edge, I cut myself 3 times, I have it bandaged up now. I'm bouncing off the walls, thinking about suicide...
> > Does anybody know what to to about this review thing? I need help and advice, I feel like I'm drowning. Does this mean they are going to take away my SS? Do they usually take it away when they review you?
> > ack!
> > Sorry if im not following list guidelines, I just can't think clearly with all the stuff bouncing around my brain, feels lik e a mixed bipolar episode, kind of losing touch with reality for brief stretches too. argh.
> > sorryVesper,Oddzilla is right. A friend of mine is on disability for bipolar and other problems and she must undergo periodic reviews from time-to-time so please don't panic. Do as O suggests and read through all of those forms and prepare your responses in advance.
Take care....JudithC
Posted by PattyG on July 15, 2000, at 14:29:20
In reply to Vesper Diability Review, posted by Oddzilla on July 15, 2000, at 9:06:14
Judith C. gave you some good advice. Calm down, take a deep breath and simply pick up your pen and fill out the forms. Trust me, once you get started, it won't be as difficult as you had imagined. My oldest son, who is physically handicapped, hadn't been reviewed for *years* and all of sudden they sent a packet of forms and wanted information, etc. Good gravy. They were wanting bank statements and things that we'd pitched a long time ago. I searched and searched until I found everything he/we had and I simply wrote and told them that for being a pack-rat I hadn't done very well at keeping his "papers." Bottom line was that they accepted what we provided and simply made an adjustment in the amount he receives due to his income. No big deal. I realize that mental/emotional disorders are the hidden ones and can be difficult to prove, but considering you've already been approved once should help pave the way for the continuation of your benefits. In other words, "Just do it!" Good luck - I'm sure things will turn out just fine.
PattyG
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