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Anyone Have Experience Applying For Disability Due To Migraines? Any Advice?

A MyMigraineTeam Member asked a question 💭
St Louis, MO

•39 yrs old
•single
•no kids
•no savings stash
•student loan debt

My migraines seem to get worse each year. A treatment regimen will work for a couple months and then it no longer is effective. I am not able to function as these migraines become more severe and intense more recently.

I will be out of work Aug 1. I stopped job searching in April when migraines returned again and increased in severity
I have absolutely no confidence in myself that I can say I will be able to show up to a… read more

July 22
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A MyMigraineTeam Member

I am in the process of applying for disability and my biggest piece of advice is get an attorney. There is so much paperwork and forms that need to be filled out correctly. Plus an attorney should not charge you anything, they receive a portion of your initial payment from Social Security. If you need a reference contact me. Good Luck

July 29
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Have you tried intermittent fasting? That helped me have less migraines. Diet is a tricky trigger to try to manipulate but less sugar also helps tremendously. I cycle through different medications too. I take Nurtec every other day( (it’s expensive but I have good insurance and the company may help you- if interested talk to your dr.) I have taken Maxalt (rizatriptan) for acute pain and it has helped the most for the longest amount of time.
Sorry I don’t know about the disability process. Blessings!

July 24
A MyMigraineTeam Member

Applying for disability due to migraines can be a complex process. Here are some tips based on experiences shared:

1. Thorough Documentation
- Include every illness you have.
- Provide detailed medical evidence about how migraines impact your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
- Work with your doctors to Show Full Answer

Applying for disability due to migraines can be a complex process. Here are some tips based on experiences shared:

1. Thorough Documentation:
- Include every illness you have.
- Provide detailed medical evidence about how migraines impact your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
- Work with your doctors to gather necessary information, including medical records and a list of medications.

2. Personal and Family Information:
- Ensure you have all required personal and family details, such as full legal name, date of birth, Social Security number, and information about spouses and children.

3. Employment History:
- Provide a complete work history from the past 15 years, including earnings and any workers’ compensation received.

4. Application Process:
- Be prepared for an interview with a Social Security administrator.
- The process can take between three to five months, and only 21% of applications are approved on the first try.
- If rejected, you can appeal. Reconsideration and hearings with an administrative law judge are possible steps.

5. Patience and Persistence:
- The process requires patience and may involve multiple applications and appeals.

6. Support:
- Consider getting help from a trusted friend, relative, or knowledgeable professional.

For more detailed information, you can refer to the article "Disability Benefits for Migraine: What You Need To Know" on MyMigraineTeam.

July 22

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