Can A Person With Hiv Apply For Ssi

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Hiv and SSI

Posted by Mssimone, 3 Replies

Found out I was HIV pos November 8th 2006 now Im 5 months pregnant.
The doctor determain I got infected around June of 06.
My ex boyfriend Of a year was the only person I was seeing, I left him because he was very abusive towards me.
Im getting... Read more »

you were right!!!....about SSI/SSDI

Posted by soimnotalone, 1 Reply

Last year I posted with tears the fact that I may not be eligible for SSI/SSDI because I was gaining weight and feeling better according to the case worker and that I may not qualify...this was b4 the final determination. Days later I called back... Read more »

ssi hearing

Posted by alivehoping, 1 Reply

finally a word from ssa,my case will be heard in front of an alj sometime this summer,hopefully i get it.hiv,side effects,cronic hep c,tore knee ligament,back problems,neuropath problems,stress,all this has got to do something,and with viral... Read more »

Gay Personals for HIV+'s

Posted by Anonymous

Hey People,

I am 38 years old black male HIV/Aids diagnosis since 1-26-99. I am very lonely. Looking for some personal ads or chat lines on the net that are HIV pos friendly where I could possible meet someone with my status for a serious... Read more »

injection of hiv from hiv positive person

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I was at a party injecting drugs. I shared the needle with 2 other people. Later i found out that the guy i shared the needle with was hiv positive. I know i have to get tested. Is it 100% chance that i am infected since his hiv blood went... Read more »

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Re: SSI

I was denied SSI.In order to receive you must be uneployed.But then later can go back,and still receive SSI.Other non-hiv persons get assistance right away for just depression/anxiety.Why?They want us on our death bed, before we can be stress...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

I am sorry that you were denied Social Security benefits. However, this is common regardless of the nature of one's disability. It is common to denied the first time you apply. I encourage you to appeal the denial and apply again.... Read more »

SSI

Hi just wanted to know by me being hiv positive am i able to get social security. A few of my friends are getting it and wasnt to sure if i could....

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

You have to be disabled to qualify for SSDI.... Read more »

hiv and ssi medicare

my question is i have been hiv for about 4-5 yrs. my counts at start were cd4 around 350 and vl. was 75000+ now about 6 months ago was undectable and cd4 about 900 last check about a month ago was undectable and cd4 was 627 my question is i was...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

I encourage you to take this question to a benefits specialist, since they specialize in navigating SSI disability. We can suggest two, both available online: www.Helpwithbenefits.comwww.ofbenefittoall.com... Read more »

will I be approved for ssi

hello, I was just diagnosed hiv+ 2 months ago. i initially went to the Dr. for leg pain which was neuropathy(I am on neurontin currently for that), I am 54 yrs old , very depressed and having panic attacts. all have been documented at the hospital...

Response from Lynn L. Franzoi

Worldwide Benefits for Fox, Inc.

I understand your concern. It is hard to say whether or not Social Security will approve you. You will need the assistance of your doctor to make the case for your disability. Even with that SS could deny you and you would have to appeal. This... Read more »

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