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jprev
jprev CSN Member Posts: 3
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Has anyone filed for Disability with Lymphedema and breast cancer and got it?
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  • laguna555
    laguna555 CSN Member Posts: 6
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    What is your state??
    I was working and was "ordered" by my doctor not to work. Due to my lengthy treatment I have been on Disability for the state CA then have applied and received federal disability. SSDI You have to be out of work 6 months to receive federal aid.
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    jprev CSN Member Posts: 3
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    laguna555 said:

    What is your state??
    I was working and was "ordered" by my doctor not to work. Due to my lengthy treatment I have been on Disability for the state CA then have applied and received federal disability. SSDI You have to be out of work 6 months to receive federal aid.

    I have applied for SS diability and will hear in about 30 days if I get it or not. I read your story and was so touched. I hope you'll be very agressive with your treatment. I know inflammatory cancer can be a ****. Hang in there. YOu are very brave.
    JOyce in MOntana
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