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Richmond, MO

When did, those of you on disability, know when it was time to consider it?
What steps did you have to take?

June 23, 2016
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A MyLupusTeam Member

When I just felt so tired no energy and I hurt all the time and stayed sick. I filled out for social security but they denied me so I went and got a lawyer. You have to have at least 1 year or more of your sickness on file at the dr office. Get a lawyer that you don't have to pay till you get your money.i had more than a year and I got back pay for it. I even get checks for my kids.

June 23, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Before I was even diagnosed with Lupus I was having syncope episodesd, which is part of t&ee lupus. It took a long time to be approved but it finally happened. Get an advocate to help you thru the process.

June 23, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Thank you! I will look into all this.. I'm not quite ready to leave my job just planning for the future.

June 23, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Thank you I will.. Going to talk to my Rhumy on the 11th

June 23, 2016

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