Hi I have been dx with MS since 2002, original symptoms actually began in 1991 with lesions on my mri...in 2002 I was sent by my neurologist to do testing for disability...the doctor whom did the tests, told me he had enough information to get me disability. I refused and continued working, loved my job, and they had allowed me to work at home, so it was all great.
I have over 30 lesions on my brain, and most of my problems are brain related, memory, thinking, vision, hearing, and concentrating. I have done well with my current job, due to it has been 29 years of repetitious work. Now that my job is being outsourced, I am afraid that I wouldn't number one, be able to train on a new job function as this doctor told me not to even balance a check book, nor be able to withstand driving to and from job as I live in a very rural area (45-60 min commute one way), or be able to handle the hours due to my tiredness and ability to think or concentrate.
My husband seems to think I need to apply for disability now...I presently work 30 hrs a week for ins company in VA, and am 47. My neurologist also told me that filing may have to be an option for me. My job will be leaving in 30-60 days...so should I apply now, or after my job is outsourced? Like I say I have been employed for 29 years, and am scared! Thank you for your input!
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I have over 30 lesions on my brain, and most of my problems are brain related, memory, thinking, vision, hearing, and concentrating. I have done well with my current job, due to it has been 29 years of repetitious work. Now that my job is being outsourced, I am afraid that I wouldn't number one, be able to train on a new job function as this doctor told me not to even balance a check book, nor be able to withstand driving to and from job as I live in a very rural area (45-60 min commute one way), or be able to handle the hours due to my tiredness and ability to think or concentrate.
My husband seems to think I need to apply for disability now...I presently work 30 hrs a week for ins company in VA, and am 47. My neurologist also told me that filing may have to be an option for me. My job will be leaving in 30-60 days...so should I apply now, or after my job is outsourced? Like I say I have been employed for 29 years, and am scared! Thank you for your input!
** Moderator's note - Post broken into paragraphs for easier reading. Many people with MS have visual difficulties that prevent them from reading large blocks of print. **
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