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MFM008

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3. having other co-morbidities

Reply to brewens (Original post)

Thu May 14, 2015, 04:19 PM

May 2015

may help your case. Ive had a double knee replacement, but back and hip problems are considered. I hate to say it but the more that is wrong with you, the better your case. I was so messed up I got accepted the first application, but if bi-polar bearism was ever beneficial it was then.

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I might be making a move to qualify for disability soon. I just had my 5th knee surgury. [View all] brewens May 2015 OP

Sounds like you see your situation clearly…. doxyluv13 May 2015 #1

Good luck, brewens. I've heard that it helps to hire a lawyer to get through the process, pnwmom May 2015 #2

having other co-morbidities MFM008 May 2015 #3

A neighbor woman told me my age is a big factor. I'm 54. She said 55 makes it easier. brewens May 2015 #4

The ADA requires that companies make "reasonable accommodations" for employees. SheilaT May 2015 #5

You're at the top end of the age range mythology May 2015 #6

Good luck Omaha Steve May 2015 #7

When I was forced to give in to disability and apply for SSDI madokie May 2015 #8