alt.social-security-disability

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> "Coleah" wrote in message
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>> I've had two friends going through the application process. The
>> younger one (with mental, joint and a blinding vision condition) was
>> turned down. I had not reviewed her forms before she submitted
>> them.
>>
>> I'm able to review the older gal's. She filled out the initial
>> questionaires about daily activities, etc. There were two forms that
>> I reviewed; one for pain and one for functionality. There are some
>> similar questions on both forms.
>>
>> I think she's done a thorough job. However, I want to touch base with
>> you who have 'walked this walk' to see if there is anything at all
>> which perhaps she should/might add (or delete?). I'm really concerned
>> about the success for this one.
>>
>> Thank you so much,
>> Coleah
>
> The more specific she is about physical and other limitations her
> condition imposes on her abilities, the better chance she has of
> winning her claim. Written statements of these specific limitations
> from her treating physician(s) will be immensely helpful.
>
>
It's one thing to say "I'm severely depressed." and quite another to say
you can't do your housework, your kids cook for you etc.....
Me? I live off of Chunky Soup. That's about as far as my cooking goes; I
do make a mean meatloaf once a month or so.......