ENDO Messages for November, 1998: Re: SSI & Endo question (s?)

Re: SSI & Endo question (s?)

From: Caroline (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed Nov 18 12:24:33 1998

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Jenny, I am currently on disability for endo. It did not used to be covered as a disability but I believe someone in the Endometriosis Association successfully lobbied for it to be classed as a disabling disease. The first step is to get a disability form. In CA this can only be done by having the disability office send the form to you, but some employers keep copies (ask you HR dept). You fill out your portion of the for and then take it to your Dr. Your Dr fills out the diagnosis and sends it off. They will then send you a check and another form for your Dr to fill out. Each check is accompanied by a form for your Dr to state you are still disabled and eligiable to continue receiving the benefits. The max benefit is based on your income level and is on the form (sorry I don't have it still around). Best regards, Caroline

At 04:07 PM 11/16/98 -0600, you wrote: >Hi all,
>I was curious if anyone knows about getting social security income for
>the disability of endo.
>
>I am about to get out of the US Coast Guard. I missed anywhere from
>50-70 days of work (NO JOKE!) in less than 1 year (this past year).
>
>At this rate of missing work, I will not be able to hold down a job.
>I am scared of what will happen financially. So, I am exploring all
>my options.
>
>If you have had any experience filing a disability claim for endo with
>the social security admininstration...I sure would appreciate any info
>you can give me on your experiences.
>
>I talked to the SSA today and got a VERY brief run down. The guy that
>I talked to was amazed about endo. Just this past year he has
>learned all about it. He said 5 years ago, he didn't know what it
>was. So many women have claimed endo as a disability. So, he sounded
>understanding about the endo and the disabling affects of the disease.
>So, that gave me hope.
>
>I would cherish any info you may have.
>Thank you and may God bless you with a beautiful, pain-free day and/or
>night,
>Jenny Mathiau :0) !
>

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