Has anyone ever received Social Security Disability from having a AN ?

[ghenier27]

I was wondering if anyone ever received Social Security Disability from having a AN? Especially those who have had surgery? Because one of the things that were covered by them was benign brain tumors. I would be interested in any replies. Thanks, Debi

[alot2learn]

I had talked with someone from Social Security office and was told at first I would qualify. When I went in for the meeting I was told that I did not qualify because I planned on going back to work full-time within a couple months. In addtion, I would have to be out of work for at least a year before I would Qualify for Social Security.

Hope this Helps

[Keri]

In some cases the recovery is long term, but it seems like in most cases people go back to work after 2 or 3 months, sometimes even sooner.

Keri

[sgerrard]

This is a good topic to do a search on (up at the top on the main forum page). If you search for Social Security Disability, you will find two things:
   1. It ain't easy, but
   2. It does happen.

Here are some of the good results:
   http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=6112.msg57288#msg57288
   http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=5153.msg46319#msg46319
   http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=71.msg62519#msg62519
   http://anausa.org/forum/index.php?topic=7403.msg77613#msg77613

As they say, good luck with that.

Steve

[Brendalu]

I receive Social Security Disability because of the complications directly related the my AN surgery.  It was a long haul, but I got it as did some others on this forum.
Brenda

[Jim Scott]

From the Social Securityy Disability website   http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dqualify4.htm

"The definition of disability under Social Security is different than other programs. Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are payable for partial disability or for short-term disability".   

Jim

[cin605]

I recievee social security due to complications from surgery.It was a battle.lots n lots n lots of paper work n phone calls n doc visits
& tests tests N more test.balance test.physical strengh test memory test nerve test if you have a complaint they have a test to make sure your complaint is legit.......Keep all paper work and a dailey log of your issues helps.

[Dantheman]

I just learned of my fully favorable decision today. The administrative judge's decision was based on the complications arising as a result of my surgery. It's been nearly two years since my initial application for Social Security Disability.

Thank's Brendalu for all of your support!

Dan