stage 111/ssdi

fredntan

Is it worth it for me to apply? I've been off work since rt mast in sept. I work prn as nurse



Im due to return to work in march.then radiation would start in april? Withy final exchange in fall.

My job requires lot of physical moving of patients onto procedure tables.pushing of stretchers.

It also requires us to go in mri room occasionally.can't go near there due to te.

And um not sure if I can emotionally go back.



We work with a lot of cancer patients. I've seen a

lot of stuff.stuff I just don't know if I can do that.











kind of nursing anymore. Wouldn't they just tell me to try another field?

Chickadee

Have you read the SSDI thread? You might find some important advice there that will help you flesh out your application if you do try. It's not as easy for Stage III, but it is not always impossible.

brendaks

It's a free consultation to meet with most SSDI attorneys, but be warned it often takes a month or so to get an appointment with one.  You can often talk to one over the phone for free though and get some limited advice and guidance.  SSDI looks at whether or not you can do your current job, and also whether you could do any job for which you are reasonably educated/trained.  If you have short or long-term disability through your employer, remember they have their own rules also which may differ from SSDI's rules.

The SSDI process looks at all of your afflictions (including mental) which combined could make it so you are unable to maintain a job that makes a living wage. If you do decide to apply, list each and every affliction you have, and don't minimize them.

It's certainly much easier to get SSDI with Stage IV, so keep in mind the road with Stage III would possibly mean waiting 1.5-3 years to get a hearing with an ALJ before getting approved or denied.  If you have experienced some complications as a result of your BC, like lymphodema or neuralgia, that would increase your chances.

Have you discussed your work concerns with your cancer doctors, or some other doctor like pain management or mental health? What are their thoughts about your ability to return to your current position in March? You would likely need a doctor or two (not GP's) to support your SSDI application and write a letter of reference for you.

I received SSDI after 6 failed spine surgeries, and now am dealing with this issue. I wish you the best, and while I'm no attorney I'd be happy to share my experience with you! There is a separate SSDI thread here with an SSDI attorney giving great info and guidance.

fredntan

I now don't really think I'm eligible. My PT hadtold me that I could nsver lift more than10 lbs. I think I misunderstood that..thank you for your replies