Permanent Partial Disability from Fibromyalgia

[Mass8]

Hello all,

Please bear with me...I am new to this forum and hope someone can help me. 5 years ago, I was well into my plumbing career, when I was diagnosed with Fibromylagia, a non- curable neurological disease. It ended my plumbing career and now, years later I work from a chair in my home, as that is most of what I can manage. I am thinking of pursuing "Permanent Partial Disability", because I don't have many resources left to work with due to the disease. I can do some things, but I am very limited. I moved out of state to a better climate suited for the disease, and no longer have a doctor or medicines.

A couple questions:

Is this the best route to go?
How do you start the process responsibly if so (Disability lawyer?)
Also, what can I expect from a "Permanent Partial Disability" status and how does it work?

I have read some on it, but it is confusing. I figured some of you folks could help me.

Since this is non curable, it is forever. That's why I was wondering where to start in all this mess. I don't want the hassle of full disability. I was going to just call a disability lawyer to ask about Permanent Partial Disability,but wanted feed back first from you folks because I am sure you have been through enough to give some advice and insight. By the way...is this the correct forum to post this in?
Cant thank you enough!
All the best,
Mass8

[Mr. Knowitall]

To be eligible for Social Security disability benefits you must meet a narrow definition of "disabled":

• You must be unable to do any substantial work because of your medical condition(s); and

• Your medical condition(s) must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least 1 year, or be expected to result in your death.

You seem to be bringing worker's compensation definitions into your query; but those concepts don't apply to Social Security disability. For Social Security, you're either disabled under that definition or you're not eligible.

You'll find lots more information here, and you can apply for benefits online.

[Bubba Jimmy]

As a practical matter, it is very difficult to get the Social Security Administration to accept a diagnosis of fibromyalgia as a disabling condition because there is no known disease process as an underlying cause. It is a name for a set of symptoms, a very real thing, but a difficult diagnosis to independently confirm. Be prepared for a difficult journey on this.

[jk]

as a continuation of Bubba Jimmy's post;

but not impossible. It has been accomplished before and as time passes, it has become a more acknowledged affliction.

[chiquita55]

I got my ssdi from SEVERE fibromyalgia. In order to have any chance at getting disability for fibromyalgia you must see a rheumatologist on a frequent basis, be under continuing medical care, been diagnosed with the tenderpoint test, have many of the debilitating symptoms it can cause. I battled ssa 5 1/2 years up to federal court to win my case so be prepared for a battle. I finally won when it was sent down to a new alj hearing with a new alj. Also, there is no 'partial disability' with ssa. its all or nothing. You must be disabled from doing any job in the national economy and able to do less than sedentary work. You must be disabled at least one year or expected to be disabled 1 year. good luck!

[poppycat]

had best advice, yes it is all or nothing ,

I know of many fibromyalgia ,that have been disabled, actually a lot less than that get dissability.

1)you will need proper medical care: for your health & for your attonery doccument your condition w/court

highly reccomend usuing a "SS dissabilty lawyer on this case

best of luck, losing your health is a cruel time in life

[jurisprudencia]

Hello all,

Please bear with me...I am new to this forum and hope someone can help me. 5 years ago, I was well into my plumbing career, when I was diagnosed with Fibromylagia, a non- curable neurological disease. It ended my plumbing career and now, years later I work from a chair in my home, as that is most of what I can manage. I am thinking of pursuing "Permanent Partial Disability", because I don't have many resources left to work with due to the disease. I can do some things, but I am very limited. I moved out of state to a better climate suited for the disease, and no longer have a doctor or medicines.

A couple questions:

Is this the best route to go?
How do you start the process responsibly if so (Disability lawyer?)
Also, what can I expect from a "Permanent Partial Disability" status and how does it work?

I have read some on it, but it is confusing. I figured some of you folks could help me.

Since this is non curable, it is forever. That's why I was wondering where to start in all this mess. I don't want the hassle of full disability. I was going to just call a disability lawyer to ask about Permanent Partial Disability,but wanted feed back first from you folks because I am sure you have been through enough to give some advice and insight. By the way...is this the correct forum to post this in?
Cant thank you enough!
All the best,
Mass8

FOOD FOR THOUGHT..........It's simple, you have the symptoms, and the diagnosis at this point. The next step is to further your medical care and bring it up to date. Last, but not least, Fibromyalgia is a progressive illness, meaning, that it's only going to become more aggresive over time. Therefore, go ahead apply for SSDI. You certainly have a case. It may be difficult, but not impossible. It's your entitlement anyway! GOOD LUCK....