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I'm currently employed in Colorado, but having a very rough time medically due to having CFS, which I've had for 25 years.
If no accommodation is made by my employer, I am contemplating quitting and applying for SSDI.
However, I would like to first move to Florida for the climate and lower cost of living. Would moving to another state prior toto applying for SSDI weaken my application in any way?
My data: I'm 54, have had CFS for 25 years, and have already lost jobs several times due to my disability. CFS is difficult prove/document, but I do have medical records dating back 1990, including letters from doctors stating that they believe I have this condition. All input appreciated.
DH started his application for SSDI in Tennessee. It was denied, of course, and he hired a lawyer and filed an appeal. After about a year and a half, we moved to Florida and his application had to start all over at the bottom of the waiting list for a hearing. It took another two years before his case was finally heard in Jacksonville and he won. His Tennessee lawyer came down for the hearing and played golf with the judge the day before, which might have helped with the approval. It would have been quicker for us to move to Florida first and then have him start his application.
BTW, you won't win without a lawyer, especially with CFS. Move to Florida, file for SSDI, then hire a lawyer as soon as your application is denied and file an appeal. It costs you nothing out of pocket for the lawyer. SS pays him before you get your first check.
This question follows up on my prior post about moving prior to filing for SSDI.
Would quitting a job prior to filing for SSDI present a problem?
I know that resignation defeats Unemployment claims, but don't know if it's relevant to disability claims.
Thanks in advance for any input.
F-happy: Thanks for your input. it's helpful.
I started a new thread to ask about another aspect of my proposed course of action - that of quitting my job and then applying for SSDI.
Thanks again for your input.
What is your age. Ssdi is tough to get may take 4 year' to get it if you get it at all. You better have a lot of money saved up, and you should have a decent working history in order to get a decent check. Also you need up to date medical records and they better say why you cannot work. And have medical test to prove it. And if you are younger than 55 it's really hard to get Ssdi.
What is your age. Ssdi is tough to get may take 4 year' to get it if you get it at all. You better have a lot of money saved up, and you should have a decent working history in order to get a decent check. Also you need up to date medical records and they better say why you cannot work. And have medical test to prove it. And if you are younger than 55 it's really hard to get Ssdi.
I'll be 55 in December 2014. Four years? I was under the impression that the whole process, win or lose, took about two years.
Guess I should find a good lawyer.
I'll be 55 in December 2014. Four years? I was under the impression that the whole process, win or lose, took about two years.
Guess I should find a good lawyer.
Thanks for your input.
Your age is in your favor and depending in what state you live in it could take up to 3 or more yrs. ssa is overwhelmed with claims, the long wait times are for those who have to see a alj. If you have not filed yet you don't need a lawyer yet, nothing they can do. Lawyers make there money at the hearing stage. When you get your first denial then you see a lawyer. Depending what state you are in you can appeal back to the state level that handles Ssdi cases for the ssa. Or you have to appeal for a hearing. A lawyer makes their money on any back pay you get up to 25%. So the longer it takes to see the alj the more money the lawyer makes. Also you better have up to date medical and test results about your disability showing how you can no longer work. I have herd of people 55 and older be denied by the alj. For lack of medical records.
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Applying for SSDI after Quitting job
