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mysuzuki2

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15. As I have mentioned several times before, I worked for SS for many years.

Thu Dec 22, 2011, 05:43 PM

Dec 2011

I have heard many people say similar things. First of all, I don't think anyone would ever say there is no one on SS disability (about 12 million) who should not be getting it. There are always a few who manage to put one over on us. That being said, it is not easy to get on SS, or to stay on it. Frivolous claims get weeded out pretty fast. The number of fraudulent claims are minimal. A couple of observations though. Many times people do not understand their own problems well. Lots of would apply citing "bad back" or "headaches." Then you see the medical records and you see that yes, their back hurts but the real problem is schizophrenia or hallucinations. I had one young woman apply because she had calluses on her fingers. It turned out that she heard Jesus talking to her on her car radio.. Also, people will somtimes not tell you their real diagnosis for fear of embarassment. It is, in this case as well as in life in general, not to judge or generalize about people until you are sure you have enough information.

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SS Disability [View all] Pigheaded Dec 2011 OP

Oh BS PeaceNikki Dec 2011 #1

Also, what is your point, exactly? PeaceNikki Dec 2011 #2

I was about to say the same. unapatriciated Dec 2011 #27

Yes> Survivoreesta Dec 2011 #59

Rejected Condition Roy Rolling Dec 2011 #72

Are you a doctor, able to make medical diagnosises? Matariki Dec 2011 #3

Unrecced. closeupready Dec 2011 #4

I see disabled people daily that look like they can work mdmc Dec 2011 #5

I'm 100 percent disabled, but I have no visible symptoms. alfredo Dec 2011 #73

Cool story, bro gratuitous Dec 2011 #6

They pay with their food stamps card obamanut2012 Dec 2011 #63

Where did you see this? WhollyHeretic Dec 2011 #7

I find that hard to believe as I know people with cancer that have been denied Dragonfli Dec 2011 #8

I too am waiting to hear about welfare queens driving in Caddies The Genealogist Dec 2011 #9

I think you judge without knowing. ejpoeta Dec 2011 #10

Those decisions Why Syzygy Dec 2011 #11

Sure you do. Give us a break. Mighty "Right" of you to say! n/t Little Star Dec 2011 #12

Did you report them? My guess is that you have no idea how hard it is to get on SS Disability. They jwirr Dec 2011 #13

How would you know?... one_voice Dec 2011 #14

As I have mentioned several times before, I worked for SS for many years. mysuzuki2 Dec 2011 #15

Unless you are an MD DonCoquixote Dec 2011 #16

Yeah, right. Of course you do. MineralMan Dec 2011 #17

Do you also by chance see Russia from your porch? You do not have valid point because you cannot Riley18 Dec 2011 #18

Thank God (and Skinner) we have the Ignore function back now - n/t coalition_unwilling Dec 2011 #19

Hey, if that's true, we will ALL qualify for SS Disability PA Democrat Dec 2011 #20

people I knew with serious diabilities had to wait a long long time to collect Douglas Carpenter Dec 2011 #21

That appears to be the universal experience etherealtruth Dec 2011 #35

I call BS! thucythucy Dec 2011 #22

I think I may <3 you. Lunacee2012 Dec 2011 #25

Actually there are lots of frivolous claims. They usually get weeded out. Flatulo Dec 2011 #23

I'm a type 1 diabetic, I'm also about 70% Lunacee2012 Dec 2011 #24

Best of luck to you, Luna. thucythucy Dec 2011 #29

Happy Holidays to you, too! Lunacee2012 Dec 2011 #33

Is this a 'hit and run' OP Matariki Dec 2011 #26

but you're not sick of Welfare queens in Cadillacs? Capn Sunshine Dec 2011 #28

Because the real welfare queens in Cadillacs are bankers. Zalatix Dec 2011 #53

Bankster welfare queens have chauffeur-driven Bentleys. n/t Ian David Dec 2011 #61

I'm guessing even YOU know how full of shit you are. eShirl Dec 2011 #30

It's Not Easy to Get SSDI otohara Dec 2011 #31

You are so misinformed it isn't funny. w8liftinglady Dec 2011 #32

Wow .... this flies in the face of reality for most Americans etherealtruth Dec 2011 #34

And don't forget! Why Syzygy Dec 2011 #36

+1,000 freshwest Dec 2011 #52

The funny things about conservatives me b zola Dec 2011 #37

The jury voted to keep this hateful screed? Odin2005 Dec 2011 #38

Pigheaded you are Vincardog Dec 2011 #39

How many were Republicans??? JoePhilly Dec 2011 #40

Rush, is that you? sarcasmo Dec 2011 #41

Really? And I've seen the opposite It is extremely difficult to get SS disability and most people sabrina 1 Dec 2011 #42

Here... A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2011 #43

If being full of HappyMe Dec 2011 #44

I was upset when I first read thucythucy Dec 2011 #45

Yes, and same to you! freshwest Dec 2011 #56

What a plate of pasture pastry. aquart Dec 2011 #46

So prettily put! A-Schwarzenegger Dec 2011 #47

As a late deafened person, don't be so quick to judge GobBluth Dec 2011 #48

COME ON!! PeaceNikki Dec 2011 #49

Best Protest Sign Ever GobBluth Dec 2011 #51

And I am a bisexual 24 year old gymnast who is on the internet looking for an overweight 52 year grantcart Dec 2011 #50

Well, hi there. ;-) TheManInTheMac Dec 2011 #64

Might be time for a job change cstanleytech Dec 2011 #54

Notice something special about this thread? MADem Dec 2011 #55

Make shit up much? Lil Missy Dec 2011 #57

My daughter is blind jberryhill Dec 2011 #58

So report them. DU can't do anything about it. Vinca Dec 2011 #60

I am on SS disability. zanana1 Dec 2011 #62

Pigheaded hit and run artist. Fuddnik Dec 2011 #65

my thoughts exactly! motely36 Dec 2011 #67

Woo Hoo , a thousand bucks a month to live on Progressive dog Dec 2011 #66

"Too much safety net" is not this country's problem. Jesus. nt Romulox Dec 2011 #68

LOL TROLL SarasotaDem Dec 2011 #69

You guys act like fraud doesn't exist Courtesy Flush Dec 2011 #70

And he acts like fraud is the rule. caseymoz Dec 2011 #71

Wow, one rec.... daleanime Dec 2011 #74

This person is a troll. (nt) Skinner Dec 2011 #75