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Default Jul 25, 2018 at 01:27 PM
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Hey there,
I've been on disability for 15 years. I'm super paranoid. I was diagnosed as having paranoid schizophrenia 15 years ago and until recently was treated as such. I got paperwork in the mail to see if I still qualify for SSDI. I'm so scared that I won't. I've tried and I cannot hold down a job not even a part-time one. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciate.

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Default Jul 25, 2018 at 02:17 PM
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Try not to worry. Very few people get kicked off the rolls. If you got on because of your schizophrenia that didn't go away. The only definate way to get kicked off is it you earned to much other income which it appears you didnt. I am sure there is enough documentation of your schizophrenia/borderline diagnosis.

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Default Jul 25, 2018 at 03:23 PM
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Hey there,
I've been on disability for 15 years. I'm super paranoid. I was diagnosed as having paranoid schizophrenia 15 years ago and until recently was treated as such. I got paperwork in the mail to see if I still qualify for SSDI. I'm so scared that I won't. I've tried and I cannot hold down a job not even a part-time one. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciate.

yes people with borderline can receive SSDI or SSI. it all depends upon ones own symptoms/ problems and how severe it is. yes people do get kicked off SSI?SSDI when their disorders change and their life situations change.

reviews means they are opening your file to see how and why you were placed on SSI/SSDI in the past and whether those past problems still apply today by the SSI/SSDI rules today. example 15 years ago the criteria and standards for getting SSI/SSDI was different than they are today. they will be looking at your file and seeing what still applies to SSI/SSDI today.

they will also have you fill out a questionaire about your problems and who your treatment providers are. this is so that they can match what they already have on file and update any changes. example your diagnosis 15 years ago may not be the same as today (schizophrenia does get better and sometimes does go away or change to another diagnosis especially since the diagnosis's in america has changed only 4 years ago. they may want to know what your new diagnosis is based on the mental health standards today)

my suggestion is just fill out the paper being as detailed and honest. then wait to see if they send you a letter asking you to see their list of treatment providers, or if the letter is that they determined you still qualify.
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yes people with borderline can receive SSDI or SSI. it all depends upon ones own symptoms/ problems and how severe it is. yes people do get kicked off SSI?SSDI when their disorders change and their life situations change.

reviews means they are opening your file to see how and why you were placed on SSI/SSDI in the past and whether those past problems still apply today by the SSI/SSDI rules today. example 15 years ago the criteria and standards for getting SSI/SSDI was different than they are today. they will be looking at your file and seeing what still applies to SSI/SSDI today.

they will also have you fill out a questionaire about your problems and who your treatment providers are. this is so that they can match what they already have on file and update any changes. example your diagnosis 15 years ago may not be the same as today (schizophrenia does get better and sometimes does go away or change to another diagnosis especially since the diagnosis's in america has changed only 4 years ago. they may want to know what your new diagnosis is based on the mental health standards today)

my suggestion is just fill out the paper being as detailed and honest. then wait to see if they send you a letter asking you to see their list of treatment providers, or if the letter is that they determined you still qualify.
SSI has nothing to do with disability. It is all about how much money you have or don't have. It's for the very poor. I worked with schizophrenia for 17 years. It may very occasionally be misdiagnosed, but if not misdiagnosed it does not go away.

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SSI has nothing to do with disability. It is all about how much money you have or don't have. It's for the very poor. I worked with schizophrenia for 17 years. It may very occasionally be misdiagnosed, but if not misdiagnosed it does not go away.
here in america SSDI and SSI are two programs run by the same company.... social security. the question was whether someone can recieve SSDI with borderline personality disorder.....

I answered that question with yes and why and how.

I know many people one of which is my own brother who is disabled gets SSI because he is too disabled to hold down a full or part time job, he has schizophrenia, borderline and his physical disability is stroke from begging hurt on the job. (construction)

I was also on SSI some years back when I witnessed a crime on the job and was unable to work for a period of time due to PTSD.

SSI is also for disabilities. if you read the posts in this forum ... https://forums.psychcentral.com/insurance-and-finances/

you will find that there are in fact many psych central members who have a variety of disabilities on SSI and those also with disabilities on SSDI.

some have physical health related disabilities and others have mental disabilities (disorders) and others have both.

my point both programs (SSI and SSDI) is run by social security and both are for those who are disabled and cant work. one has a few added rules like work history and the other doesnt depend on work history.

here is a couple links that explains them

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits | Social Security Administration
Disability Benefits | Social Security Administration
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