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Mary Ann,
 
Make sure you have the SSA sets your husband's date of disability back to the last day he actually worked, regardless of the fact that he is receiving paid sick leave or vacation or whatever.  He may be eligible for back payments.  The initial phone interview is common.  When you receive the info packet be sure to fill it out in detail.  Put empasis on personal hygiene, and any cognitive difficulties if they apply.  Also, make sure your Dr. is cooperative.  Some aren't familiar with filing disability claims.  Their input is crucial.  Enlighten him if you have to.
 
Good luck.
Greg
47/35/35 
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From: [log in to unmask]>Mary Ann Ryan
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Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2000 10:21 AM
Subject: Re: SSDI

http://pd_ssdi.homestead.com/SSDI.html
Greg
47/35/35
 
Greg, my sincere thanks for this post.  I guess I missed it the first time - but, at any rate, after I perused it I immediately called our Social Security office and set up an appointment for my husband.  He has been on disability since January, but because he was on full pay medical leave I didn't think he was eligible for social security.  This web site indicated that he was eligible nonetheless.  I was shocked and happy to learn that fact.
 
Incidentally, Jamie's appointment is *over the phone.*   I was envisioning having to take him to an office somewhere, but apparently they make exceptions for those who have difficulty functioning.
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God bless
Mary Ann (CG Jamie 60/20)
 
P.S.  For those of you in the Detroit area, a disability expo will be held at Cobo hall on May 5.