ptsd Ptsd And Ssdi

[stillhere]

I am rated 50% for PTSD by the VA back to 2008. I recently (July 20th) applied for SSDI and yesterday I got a call from them and they asked if I would agree to be examined by one of their doctors for my PTSD. I agreed because I have nothing to hide but I do question why this is being done?

Anyone have this happen to them too?

[carlie]

It's SOP.

[Notorious Kelly]

still,

SSDI is a completely different animal than the VA so treat it like you're starting from square one.

Social Security isn't interested in service percentages, but just that you are unable to perform work of any kind.

[stillhere]

Now they are saying they want a more recent hearing test!

I just don't get this? I am a 100% for IHD and SMC=s for my other conditions and they want a a damn hearing test? While I am deaf in one ear and wear an aid in the other if I do not wear my aid I am deaf!

But with everything else wrong with me I should not be made to work! It is too much on me and will certainly lead to an early demise!

Guess that is what they all want!

[john999]

Yes, SSDI asked me if I would do an exam. I said "yes" and they never called me for the exam, but granted SSDI.

[stillhere]

Thanks John I guess this stuff just is standard SOP as Carly said for SSDI. I just question how they are going about this with someone in my condition and what they call advanced age 61 1/2.

I certainly don't want them to think I am a freeloader I am just taking care of my interest. With my conditions there really is next to know chance that I could make it many more years. That is the main reason I am applying now to at least enjoy a few of what I have left.

[stillhere]

just back from the SSDI shrink. Went OK. He told me at the end that his write up will go in tonight and he felt I would be fine. I asked do you mean fully favorable and he said he could not tell me that but he did say again you will be fine!

So I hope I am taking this right? I guess I will find out. Now I have to have a hearing test next week. That should not be any problem at all.

Time almost to sit and wait again.