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Hiv and SSI

Posted by Mssimone, 4 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 »

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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 »

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 »

I am HIV positive, I tested positive a year ago.

Posted by DELRAELADAMSCH, 1 Reply

Hello I am HIV Positive and I have been taking the necessary medication and I tested positive a year ago. Read more »

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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 »

ssi and disability

hello i recently sumitted a question and it hasnt been answered maybe you can help mei have been turned down from ssi twice already this time i got a lawyer to help me why i am i being turned down? i am hiv pos and have hepc and am being treated...

Response from Anne Donnelly

Public Policy Director, Project Inform

Building a successful SSI claim can be difficult even when you have disabling conditions. As you know, the criteria is set up the Social Security Administration and you must meet their criteria in order to qualify. Even though you have certain... Read more »

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