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To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in Oklahoma, your friends condition must significantly impair her ability to work. She needs to have worked in jobs covered by Social Security and provide medical records that meet the disability criteria. Updated medical documentation, whether from low-income clinics or regular doctors, is crucial. She can apply online or at a local Social Security office. Legal aid services in Oklahoma can offer free assistance. In Fort Smith, Arkansas, clinics like Good Samaritan Clinic and River Valley Primary Care Services provide low-cost medical care. For legal aid, contact Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma.Full Conversation
A friend of mine is 62 years old. She lost her nose a few years ago. Due to cancer and since then, she's had to work but she works with the public. It's the only thing she knows how to do and she has. It's grueling for her. She cannot go into work period she is exhausted from having to deal with questions and people asking what's wrong with her face. My question is, can she get disability for this
I'm really sorry to hear about your friend's situation. In Oklahoma, she may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) if her condition significantly impairs her ability to work. Here are a few points to consider:
- She must have worked in jobs covered by Social Security.
- Her medical condition must meet Social Security's definition of disability.
- She would need to provide medical records and evidence of her condition and its impact on her ability to work.
Has she already consulted with a doctor or a disability lawyer to discuss her situation?
The only doctors that she has seen is just about her condition itself. She hasn't consulted anyone about disability. She has not seen an attorney or anything. She really can't afford it.But um she just needs, I feel like she needs the disability.I think that it's just too hard for her to get up and go to work every day
I'm really sorry to hear about your friend's situation. She might want to consider applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) on her own. Here are a few steps she can take:
- Gather all medical records related to her condition.
- Apply online at the Social Security Administration's website or visit a local Social Security office.
- Consider contacting a local legal aid organization for free assistance.
Would you like more information on how to apply for SSDI?
I know you have to have a lot of doctors records medical records.She only has the medical records that she went to the doctor for about her.Nose, and that's been a few years.Does she need to start seeing a doctor about her condition about?You know, being nervous about going to work.I know she's been seeing a therapist up until her insurance was canceled
It's important for her to have updated medical records to support her SSDI application. She should consider visiting a doctor to document her current condition and how it affects her ability to work. This includes both physical and mental health aspects.
Would you like information on local free or low-cost medical clinics?
Yes
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She should definitely seek updated medical records to strengthen her SSDI application. Here are some options for free or low-cost medical clinics in Oklahoma:
- Good Shepherd Clinic: Offers medical, dental, and pharmaceutical services.
- Health for Friends: Provides medical care for the uninsured.
- Mary Mahoney Memorial Health Center: Offers a sliding fee scale based on income.
Would you like any specific contact details or further assistance with locating these clinics?
Are there any clinics like this in fort smith, arkansas
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In Fort Smith, Arkansas, your friend can consider the following options for free or low-cost medical care:
- Good Samaritan Clinic: Offers medical services to uninsured and underinsured individuals.
- Community Dental Clinic: Provides dental care for those in need.
- River Valley Primary Care Services: Offers medical services with a sliding fee scale based on income.
Would you like contact details for any of these clinics?
Will being seen by a doctor at * of these clinics, low-income clinics? Will that strengthen her disability case, or would it be better to go to regular doctor
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Seeing a doctor at a low-income clinic can still strengthen her disability case as long as the medical records are updated and comprehensive. The key is to have detailed documentation of her condition and its impact on her ability to work, whether from a low-income clinic or a regular doctor.
Would you like information on how to apply for SSDI or any other assistance?
I know how to apply for s.S d I maybe a link or a number for legal aid
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Here's some contact information for legal aid in Oklahoma that might help:
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: [www.legalaidok.org](https://www.legalaidok.org)
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It seems like your friend has a significant challenge that may qualify for SSDI, especially if she can provide updated medical records. The information provided should be helpful in guiding her through the process.
If you need any more assistance or have further questions, feel free to ask!
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