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Virginia Beach, VA

I'm very curious to know how many of you have been approved for Disability (SSI or SSDI) for your Fibromyalgia?

I got approved almost 2 years ago for Fibro, Depression and Hypertension. Was very fortunate to get approved in just 3 months my first try! I know how rare that is
I had wonderful doctors and medical records and a great Disability Group! Now I pay it forward helping others get approved with the knowledge and materials I've gathered. I've helped many over the last year and it has… read more

March 9, 2016
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Members shared their varied experiences applying for disability benefits for fibromyalgia, with approval timelines ranging from three months... Read more

Members shared their varied experiences applying for disability benefits for fibromyalgia, with approval timelines ranging from three months to multiple years and denials, highlighting how factors like additional diagnoses, age over 60, and thorough medical documentation significantly improved approval odds. Several members offered practical guidance, including the importance of hiring an attorney after initial denials, understanding the difference between SSDI (which requires work credits from the last 10 years) and SSI (which is based on household income), and keeping detailed records of all medical visits, medications, and how the condition limits daily activities. A recurring theme was the emotional toll of the waiting process, the financial hardship of being unable to work, and the bittersweet loss of purpose and identity that comes with leaving a job, balanced by members offering to share their knowledge and support others through the complex application journey.

A MyFibroTeam Member

let's try this again...my email address is my first and last name with a dot in between at gmail dot com. ;)

April 13, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

You both are very clever!! You found a way to get the emails across!! I love brilliant minds!!

April 13, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

If anyone wants to email me for help in the Disability process at no cost or obligation, my email address is:
[[email: [[email: (Email address can only be seen by the question and answer creators) Tell me you are from this Forum. I've been helping many in the process for more than a year now. Helps me not concentrate so much on my own pain! xxx

April 11, 2016 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

I can Def agree with that..when you are no longer able to work you want to and I get so upset and frustrated that I cant..I loved my job and I miss it everyday,it's been 8 years and it seems like it doesn't get any easier, the longer u can't work the harder it is because I feel worthless and a burden to my kids and husband.I probably will never work again but I hope that if any of you can get back to work good luck ..I have tried just about everything for this terrible monster of a disease and now I am onto vitamins and natural stuff because med don't work.They did for a few years then I became immune to them.

March 21, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member, gotta do what we gotta do to get some help going.

April 18, 2016

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