anyone file for SSDI because of PMPS and Lat Dorsi Recon pain?

I don't know if this is covered but I found a section of the SSA policy that lists impairments that could be covered.

http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/AdultListings.htm

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/dibplan/dqualify5.htm#a0=1

minxie, here's information prepared specifically for those dealing with dysfunction because of lymphedema, but it covers your situation as well:

http://www.lymphedemablog.com/2013/09/04/lymphedema-and-social-security-disability-benefits-do-you-qualify/

See, for instance, the explanation on that page of Listing 1.02:

• Listing 1.02- Major Dysfunction of a Joint (Due to Any Cause): If lymphedema severely impairs your ability to use your arms or legs, you may qualify under this blue book listing.

The article also prepares you for the reality of having to appeal a denial. Hope this helps!

Gentle hugs,
Binney

SS/disability very helpful when u call them. They will ask qx's want doctor's phone numbers to verify diagnosis. I was pleasantly surprised how easy it was to apply. I am receiving SS/disability due to chronic pain & fatigue with metastatic breast cancer, I also found out my sons qualified for SS payments until age 18, my spouse's income had nothing to do with qualification. Good luck

I have not experienced your specific issues, but I recently applied for and was approved for SSDI. I had quit work about a year after my chemo and radiation treatments for stage 3C breast cancer in 2008. I was eligible for a small retirement at that time and the chemo brain, constant fatigue and pain made it too difficult to concentrate, participate in meetings, and just keep up with my peers. So retirement came as a welcome relief. At that time, it never dawned on me that I might be eligible for SSDI. However, when I was dx with stage 4 BC on 1/2013 I applied for SSDI. Through all the SSDI research I found that I may have been eligible for SSDI at the earlier dx of stage 3C, since I could no longer work at that time. Sure enough, I applied in 1/2013 upon my Stage 4 dx, but I based my claim beginning with the 3C dx and disabling side effects due to treatment. Of course the current stage 4 would have likely been all I needed to be approved, but I was amazed to see that they backdated my claim for a year, was approved in 5 weeks and had 6 months worth of SSDI payments deposited by April 2013. It doesn't hurt to try. The key is convincing them you are permanently disabled. You must also have discontinued working before applying for the SSDI. Good luck!

I was also approved at stage 3C. I worry that they are going to do a review and take it away. I feel like some of my docs think I should be working but I know I can't. I can't even keep up the house because of pain and numbness that my treatment left me with. What do you all do for the pain? I am so exhausted and tired of being in pain. My fingers hurt as I am typing this. I am so frustrated. I have severe neuropathy and my mo just said sorry, but we don't have any solutions for neuropathy. I also have lymphedema and feel like I have the iron bra 24/7. My bmx was in 2011 and I STILL feel this way. I really do not know where to turn. I do physical therapy, a yoga class, I stretch, still no relief. I want to feel good and work. Or even just feel ok. Just so frustrated.