blawson042408
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Gerogia
Hi, I am new to this forum. I need some advice and I hope you guys can help. I will try to be as brief as I can.
My husband is 49 years old. He worked for the police department for 18 years then went to the sheriffs department for 13 years. He has not resigned or been terminated. In Dec., he suffered a stroke that left him with vision loss. He has significant coronary artery disease, a weak heart, he has uncontrolled diabetes and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, gout. As a result of the stroke, his concentration and comprehension skills have suffered. He is 6'3" and weighs 373lbs. All of his doctors said he has to go on disability. We filed in Dec and was recently denied. I have filed the request for reconsideration.
He does not have long/short term disability. He has not received a check since January. We have been surviving with the help of churches, friends, neighbors, family and even complete strangers.
He received a letter from POST stating they were suspending his certification as a law enforcement officer due to medical issues. It seems to me that if SS denied him, that would mean they consider him able to do his job. Therefore, the sheriffs dept would have to let him come back to work. (There is no way that he can do his job, he has too many health issues and was told he can not drive). I was told that his retirement at work will have to put him on a disability retirement. When I ask about it, I am basically given the runaround. They told me that he has to be approved for social security before he can retire. They told me that he can go on disability retirement, but it can not happen before he turns 50 and he has to be out of work for 6 months.
We do not have a SS lawyer yet. Please, help me. We have no income coming in and it is taking a toll on him and me. I do not know where to turn next. Thank you very much.
Hi, I am new to this forum. I need some advice and I hope you guys can help. I will try to be as brief as I can.
My husband is 49 years old. He worked for the police department for 18 years then went to the sheriffs department for 13 years. He has not resigned or been terminated. In Dec., he suffered a stroke that left him with vision loss. He has significant coronary artery disease, a weak heart, he has uncontrolled diabetes and diabetic peripheral neuropathy, gout. As a result of the stroke, his concentration and comprehension skills have suffered. He is 6'3" and weighs 373lbs. All of his doctors said he has to go on disability. We filed in Dec and was recently denied. I have filed the request for reconsideration.
He does not have long/short term disability. He has not received a check since January. We have been surviving with the help of churches, friends, neighbors, family and even complete strangers.
He received a letter from POST stating they were suspending his certification as a law enforcement officer due to medical issues. It seems to me that if SS denied him, that would mean they consider him able to do his job. Therefore, the sheriffs dept would have to let him come back to work. (There is no way that he can do his job, he has too many health issues and was told he can not drive). I was told that his retirement at work will have to put him on a disability retirement. When I ask about it, I am basically given the runaround. They told me that he has to be approved for social security before he can retire. They told me that he can go on disability retirement, but it can not happen before he turns 50 and he has to be out of work for 6 months.
We do not have a SS lawyer yet. Please, help me. We have no income coming in and it is taking a toll on him and me. I do not know where to turn next. Thank you very much.