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My Social Security disability claim was rejected, unfortunately... (lemmygrad.ml)

submitted 1 day ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/7687104

What's a way to get SSDI (I think that's the acronym)?

I thought I had it. I put in 10 disabilities which I had and I wasn't lying about any of them. I would honestly never commit fraud, despite my circumstances, and never intend to.

But they said that I "didn't work enough hours."

I'm not sure how to make it go to my credit (Social Security credits, that is).

How many jobs or hours should you work?

I can also give you all the full message through a DM, perhaps.

I've worked, I think, eight jobs in total in the last decade with one year that I wasn't working (during the pandemic). Frankly, I could use the money; I'm trying to get into nursing school, though am getting my CNA first. And I need a car now. I have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, but want to change my career path for the time being.

To be fair, I didn't put all my work experience and there's more that I could put.

Is there a way to keep track of all the credits you have? Or "input" them or however you're supposed to do factor them into the system?

Also, assuming you get disability assistance from Social Security Administration, what's a good way to phrase or say certain things in the application process?

Do help out if you can. Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago

hey you're welcome, and yeah, I think that I'll be able to get there with their help. I've been honest about my conditions and I understand that with SSDI I won't be able to hold a job or properly use my AAS degree but with the medical issues my body has I'd be useless in the first place 😅

Just be truthful with the entire process! Because they'll know, and you will get shadow marked for it.