Why did I get turned down for Social Security?

Question

I broke my back 5 years ago and have a really hard time working. I've been consistently going to physical therapy but the truth is, I can't sit behind a desk for 8 hours or be on my feet that long without stretching out and laying down awhile...

But, I was 20 when they rejected me, and when I asked them what I should do for work, they sent me to a workshop for sales training...like, thanks a bunch...

So, do they discriminate on age? Because I know people a lot less disabled then me in their 30's on social security. Anyone had similar experiences?

Answer 1

Broke your back? I assume you mean you fractured a vertebra? If so then they will turn you down, because as you stated you cannot sit for 8 hours without................

No they do not discriminate on age, but they know about medical conditions. Therefore what they are saying to you is, if you did some exercise, as in core strength, Pilate's, the muscles will hole your spine in correct alignment and then you would not have a problem. You may think you know people a lot 'less' disabled then you on SS, but at the end of the day, are those people telling you the truth? I have a friend who had the same problem as you, fractured vertebra, only she drove her car off the road? While in Hospital she saw the Psychiatrist who asked her why she tried to kill herself? She told me this and added 'Yeah like I mean as if I would try and kill myself? Swear they have nothing better to do and then they messed the surgery up and I ended up with' and on it went. In fact the same story for several years and like a MUG I believed her! Why not she is a friend!

Then I had to go to Gyn Out-Patients Clinic at the Hospital and I attended. Large waiting room this was my first visit and I checked in. I noticed other people arriving and having their blood taken, urine taken and being weighed? Therefore I went up and asked if they wanted me and they asked what Consultant I was under, I told them and they said 'No, we do this for Mr X Patients and you are not his Patient!' In walked my friend and before I could say 'Hi fancy meeting you' she was having her weight, urine and sent for blood tests? Therefore I asked the person sitting next to me what Mr X was and the answer Psychiatrist! So the Gynecological Clinic was running alongside the Psychiatric Clinic!!!! My friend arrived back saw me and came and sat for a chat. She sat as bold as brass and tried to tell me she was here for Gynecological, but got a red face when they called her, ahead of me for a different Consultant! In my experience no one ever tells 100% truth and more so if they have a Mental Illness, due to the stigma associated with it! Best of Luck

Answer 2

I think you should go to a doctor and have them declare you handicap. Then you can take that to social security.

Answer 3

I feel so sorry/bad for you! Good Luck in th future