disablilty???

HI it;s been a while i have a question about disablilty, supposivly sorry bout spelling a friend told me today that i would probably not be eligible to get on it because they don;t recongonise osteoarthritis as a disability, also have severe back troubles etc. And as well as being treated for anxiety/depression/ptsd etc. So not sure, i have the forms filled out and waiting for pysch doc to return from holidays so he can fill out his info, and my family doc will also be able to provide information as well, i have MRI"S- X-Rays etc to back up what is wrong with me so i don't think that i should have a problem, my knee situation has tp be re evaluated  my doc said i could try the shots or condsider surgery being the last option. I see him on the 10th of this month and will need new x-rays to show if there is more damage and if so we can discuss options then. Anyway thanks for listening and letting vent a bit any input is welcome and apprceiated thanks in advance Twiggy2.

tHE ONLY WAY THAT YOU WILL KNOW IF YOU QUALIFY FOR ssdi is to file a claim.  Nobody else can tell you.  Disability is defined as the inability to engage in substantial gainful activity because of an impairment,  The impairment must exist. but is NOt the determining factor.  If your problems prevent you from working, go for it. and stick to it through the entire appeals process.  Good Luck

Arundinaria

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When there are no more choices, tha decision is easy!

Just a guick pop in. Have a doc appointment in the morning yeah not. I have been so fatigued and sleeping half the days away. Sometimes only a day here but the last two days in a row just had no energy and constant pain. I know i have to rembember to tell him this at my appointment. Can pain really have that much of an effect on a person? Well gonna go for now let u know how things go. Twiggy2.