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Re Sir James question on Social Security. I am a former employee of SSA, and have processed disability claims. You should go to your nearest Social Security district office immediately to file your claim. There is no need to get a lawyer at this point! Just go in and file as soon as you can. The law stipulates that your condition must prevent you from engaging in substantial gainful activity for at least a 12-months from the time you file. They will interview you concerning your condition, and ask you to submit medical evidence from your doctors and any hospitals you were in. Also, you must have enough quarters of coverage under social ecurity employment, and your slef-employment counts. But they will check all that out for you. The 2 or 3-year "waiting period" you mention is very unusual, and pertains to claimants who have been initially denied, refile for a reconsideration, and then a hearing, etc. You might want a lawyer at the hearing stage, but that's not a concern now at all. Just go in now with your social security no., last year's self-employment tax return, and file without delay this month. The longer you wait, the longer it takes! Good luck! > SIR JAMES1st wrote: > > I NEED HELP, WHERE DO I START > > I think it's time I filed for SS benefits of some kind, but > I'm at a > lose as to what I may be eligible for. > > > Quick run down;;;; > 1. self employed > 2. no health ins. > 3. no major assets > 4. wife doesn't work > 5. 47/46/43 > > > I've heard it takes two years even if your eligible. And they > always turn you down the first and second time you apply. Is it any > faster or better to use a lawyer? > > My doc says I should qualify and he'll help. If I could > just get help with the cost of meds that would be something. > > Any help would be appreciated. Sorry for the serious stuff > and no dragon, I got yelled at and sent to my room[ joke barb] > p.s. Janet nice to see you posting > > > > SIR JAMES 1ST > First Knight of the Royal Order of the Keyboard > by appt. of the King >