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Vi Schorpp · 09-24-2008, 09:37 AM

When was the last time you worked and paid into the Social Security system? Someone I know in Georgia just found out that since it had been longer than 5 years since she worked, she's not eligible for SS disability. The only reason I'm bringing this up is that if it's been 4/12 years since you paid in, time is of the essence.

When my late husband applied for SS disability I thought we should get an attorney right from the start. He said if he was rejected we'd follow up with an attorney. He was eligible for disablity so that became a moot point.

It sounds like you are slipping through the cracks all around and that's so unfair. It is so time for you to see a new oncologist. In addition to Brenda's excellent suggestions about a social worker and case manager, is there an ombudsman at the local hospital who may be able to help?

09-24-2008, 09:37 AM	#12
Vi Schorpp Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: OH Posts: 385	Leslie When was the last time you worked and paid into the Social Security system? Someone I know in Georgia just found out that since it had been longer than 5 years since she worked, she's not eligible for SS disability. The only reason I'm bringing this up is that if it's been 4/12 years since you paid in, time is of the essence. When my late husband applied for SS disability I thought we should get an attorney right from the start. He said if he was rejected we'd follow up with an attorney. He was eligible for disablity so that became a moot point. It sounds like you are slipping through the cracks all around and that's so unfair. It is so time for you to see a new oncologist. In addition to Brenda's excellent suggestions about a social worker and case manager, is there an ombudsman at the local hospital who may be able to help? __________________ Diagnosed 4/03/03, age 50 3.5 cm, 0/19 positive nodes Stage IIA Her2++, ER & PR++ RB Mastectomy, 4 AC,