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Have you applied to disability benefits?

LizGreen

Have you had to apply or appeal for disability benefits for HIV-related conditions or comorbidities related to living with HIV? Please share your resources here.

Khafre Kujichagulia Abif Moderator
Alafia (Peace) I have not but I have heard so many horror stories about the process. Khafre (H-I-V.net Team Member)
1. Heather Renee Moderator & Contributor
  I am dealing with it now and definitely experiencing some of those horror stories. I could use any tips or resources available - Heather R (team member)
CommunityMember5e9965 Member
I have a hearing coming up
1. LizGreen Community Admin
  we wish you a lot of luck. I know the process can be stressful, how are you doing? - Liz (Team Member)
2. Richard Faust Community Admin
  Hi . I'm sure there is a certain amount of stress associated with the hearing. I want to share with you this article from our patient leader Heather Renee on disability hearing preparation: https://h-i-v.net/living/disability-hearing-preparations. Wishing you the best and please feel free, if you like, to keep us posted on how things are going. Richard (Team Member)
CommunityMember6e2a96 Member
Yes
1. LizGreen Community Admin
  how did it go? I hope you're getting the support you need. - Liz (Team Member)
James Cotromanes Member
I have not yet applied for disability benefits, but with my having heart disease, peripheral neuropathy, osteoporosis, and chronic pain and fatigue, at the age of 45; it is something I am not looking forward too - James Cotromanes
1. Richard Faust Community Admin
  Hi . It is completely understandable to not be looking forward to the disability process. For if that day comes when you need to I want to share with you this article from our editorial team on applying for Social Security Disability: https://h-i-v.net/resources-ssdi. Best, Richard (Team Member)