Posts by Grace Ramos

What do you even need moderators for? (Most of them do more harm than good anyway.) Just moderate yourselves.

Just like most people on this forum—never.

Kyle Reed30 said:Grace Ramos

So, you're saying anything from 30% up applies to workplace injuries. I'm struggling to follow the logic here. How are you supposed to help someone with a disability under 80% if they don't qualify for disability benefits, yet they are still physically unable to work?

"You might get a call from the Department of Social Services after submitting your paperwork telling you not to bother showing up for the evaluation because you won't have any rights anyway." What is that supposed to mean? Under what circumstances would that actually happen?

Now I'm actually getting nervous. With my condition, it would be easy for them to manipulate the outcome since it's poorly understood and often dismissed, even though it's recognized as a disability in other countries. I read specifically about my illness that it qualifies as a true disability. It’s not just like having cancer where you can't work; it actually impairs your cognitive ability to handle tasks and everything else.

I see people mentioning they can rule you as 50% disabled but still fit for work. Is it possible for them to intentionally lowball the percentage just to avoid paying out anything?

Also, do social workers come to your house for visits, or is that unnecessary?

An occupational therapist told me they think my condition falls into level 2 or 3. What does that signify?
I looked up those levels once and it seemed to me like I fit level 3. I know I'm not qualified to make that call, but based on the descriptions of the difficulties, it matches my experience. It wouldn't be surprising if I'm right; I ended up self-diagnosing this condition before going through the medical process to finally have it officially confirmed.

Here’s the subforum for labor, social, and family law. Maybe those folks can give you better insight into what kind of benefits or rights you might actually be entitled to.

Kyle Reed30 said:Grace Ramos

So, you're saying anything from 30% up applies to workplace injuries. I'm struggling to follow the logic here. How are you supposed to help someone with a disability under 80% if they don't qualify for disability benefits, yet they are still physically unable to work?

"You might get a call from the Department of Social Services after submitting your paperwork telling you not to bother showing up for the evaluation because you won't have any rights anyway." What is that supposed to mean? Under what circumstances would that actually happen?

Now I'm actually getting nervous. With my condition, it would be easy for them to manipulate the outcome since it's poorly understood and often dismissed, even though it's recognized as a disability in other countries. I read specifically about my illness that it qualifies as a true disability. It’s not just like having cancer where you can't work; it actually impairs your cognitive ability to handle tasks and everything else.

I see people mentioning they can rule you as 50% disabled but still fit for work. Is it possible for them to intentionally lowball the percentage just to avoid paying out anything?

Also, do social workers come to your house for visits, or is that unnecessary?

An occupational therapist told me they think my condition falls into level 2 or 3. What does that signify?
I looked up those levels once and it seemed to me like I fit level 3. I know I'm not qualified to make that call, but based on the descriptions of the difficulties, it matches my experience. It wouldn't be surprising if I'm right; I ended up self-diagnosing this condition before going through the medical process to finally have it officially confirmed.

It happened to a buddy of mine. He ended up with a serious back injury while he was out of work, so he went through the whole process to file for disability and try to get some benefits. Before his official evaluation even took place, the Department of Social Services tried to reach him. He didn't get the call, so he just showed up for the appointment anyway. In the end, they slapped him with a 50% rating, only to tell him later at the Department of Social Services that they had actually been trying to contact him to tell him not to bother coming. Apparently, because he lives with his parents, he doesn't even qualify for the reduced scope of caregiver assistance. Total mess.

Kyle Reed30 said:Grace Ramos

So, you're saying anything from 30% up applies to workplace injuries. I'm struggling to follow the logic here. How are you supposed to help someone with a disability under 80% if they don't qualify for disability benefits, yet they are still physically unable to work?

"You might get a call from the Department of Social Services after submitting your paperwork telling you not to bother showing up for the evaluation because you won't have any rights anyway." What is that supposed to mean? Under what circumstances would that actually happen?

Now I'm actually getting nervous. With my condition, it would be easy for them to manipulate the outcome since it's poorly understood and often dismissed, even though it's recognized as a disability in other countries. I read specifically about my illness that it qualifies as a true disability. It’s not just like having cancer where you can't work; it actually impairs your cognitive ability to handle tasks and everything else.

I see people mentioning they can rule you as 50% disabled but still fit for work. Is it possible for them to intentionally lowball the percentage just to avoid paying out anything?

Also, do social workers come to your house for visits, or is that unnecessary?

An occupational therapist told me they think my condition falls into level 2 or 3. What does that signify?
I looked up those levels once and it seemed to me like I fit level 3. I know I'm not qualified to make that call, but based on the descriptions of the difficulties, it matches my experience. It wouldn't be surprising if I'm right; I ended up self-diagnosing this condition before going through the medical process to finally have it officially confirmed.

You really need to do your homework on this one. Mistybear56 made a solid point earlier—it might be worth finding someone you actually trust to help you navigate the red tape. I can tell you're feeling anxious about it, but if I can offer some friendly advice: don't go in expecting the system to work perfectly. If you set your expectations too high with these institutions, you’re just going to end up disappointed when things don't go exactly as planned.

Kyle Reed30 kaže:
I see people saying you can just claim a 50% disability rating while still being fit for work. But is it actually possible for them to intentionally lowball your percentage just so they don't have to pay out anything?

Look, you have to go through both the expert evaluation and the occupational medicine assessment to get the full picture. Of course, if you feel like they’re screwing you over, you can always request a re-evaluation. My mom had to go before the commission three different times before she finally secured her disability benefits—though, granted, that was back during the war.

Kyle Reed30 said:Fine. My family's income probably won't be an issue since I don't have a condition requiring constant care.

Can you clarify the part about getting permanent disability with over 80% impairment? I read a regulation that suggested a different path (or maybe I misread it?). It stated you could qualify with at least 30% impairment, and then the $500 is the maximum, which gets adjusted based on the specific percentage.

Also, do I go to the Department of Social Services first, or do I hit the primary care doctor and then the medical evaluator first?

If you're looking for caregiver benefits or disability unemployment insurance, they look at total household income, which can't exceed a certain limit $333 (at least that’s how it worked a few years back). Honestly, it wouldn't surprise me if they apply the same logic to disability ratings. In my opinion, the whole system is a mess—they might rule you at 50% disability, but then deny you any actual assistance just because you live with a parent who's drawing Social Security.

Kyle Reed30 said:Fine. My family's income probably won't be an issue since I don't have a condition requiring constant care.

Can you clarify the part about getting permanent disability with over 80% impairment? I read a regulation that suggested a different path (or maybe I misread it?). It stated you could qualify with at least 30% impairment, and then the $500 is the maximum, which gets adjusted based on the specific percentage.

Also, do I go to the Department of Social Services first, or do I hit the primary care doctor and then the medical evaluator first?

From what I remember seeing on official disability assessment paperwork, you can qualify with over 80% (my mom was at 70%), but that 30% threshold you found later usually applies specifically to workplace injuries.

Kyle Reed30 said:Fine. My family's income probably won't be an issue since I don't have a condition requiring constant care.

Can you clarify the part about getting permanent disability with over 80% impairment? I read a regulation that suggested a different path (or maybe I misread it?). It stated you could qualify with at least 30% impairment, and then the $500 is the maximum, which gets adjusted based on the specific percentage.

Also, do I go to the Department of Social Services first, or do I hit the primary care doctor and then the medical evaluator first?

Once you show up at the Department of Social Services, you fill out the application for an assessment to claim caregiver benefits or disability unemployment, or personal disability. You'll have to submit household income statements and property records, and then they forward everything to an evaluator. They’ll call you when it's your turn, at which point you bring your medical records, and then you circle back to the Department of Social Services. Sometimes, after you hand in your papers, the Department might actually call you to tell you not to bother with the evaluation because you won't qualify anyway.

Either way, give it a shot. Good luck.

Kyle Reed30 said:
Man, you really have me worried now. 🙂 God forbid I ever have to rely on the people I live with.

The folks over at the Department of Social Services look at everyone's household income when you're filing paperwork for assistance and nursing care benefits.

Kyle Reed30 said:
Do you think there's any chance I could actually qualify for disability benefits? Or maybe even find a job specifically geared toward people with disabilities? I'm wondering how much this whole situation actually carries weight when an evaluator looks at my case.

If I remember correctly, you can qualify for a full disability rating of 80% through the Department of Social Services, provided it isn't related to a workplace accident or military service.

Once you’re done with the psychologist, they’ll sit you down for a chat with someone from the Department of Social Services. They’re going to grill you on how you actually get along with the people you live with. This is your chance to lay it all out—describe your living situation and your relationships honestly—because that input can really influence whether they decide to step in and help. As for the work capacity assessment, that’s handled by occupational medicine. Usually, they’ll send you over there either directly from the unemployment office or through your employer.

Just head down to the Department of Social Services and fill out the application there. Before the pandemic, you could expect to wait about a month for an evaluation. Usually, they just go over your paperwork, have a quick chat with a social worker, and then you're stuck waiting for them to call you back. Then, they’ll tell you you’re perfectly fine—even if they originally estimated your disability at something like 50%—simply because you're living at an address where someone else is receiving benefits through $333. After that, you just pack up and go home.

A total disaster.

You could have just walked him through the process and shown him how to get it done.

If they actually had anything smarter to do, they wouldn't be spending their time acting as moderators.

Just hang in there until summer; that's when the Coronavirus usually takes a breather.

This whole story about the designer, his wife, and his daughter is just as ridiculous as most of these "champions" out there. They’re just sensationalizing the fact that they let people win after Zoe.

If they had even managed to get on the plane 🍿

Melissa Garcia70 said:If everyone had just followed the letter of the law, would this whole tragedy have been avoided?

Maybe. It’s just that some people have such a warped worldview and enough ego to blame anyone else for their own mess (speaking generally here). Like, say someone hits you with their car today—even if they're clearly at fault—they might pull a gun on you, then decide to run you over in a crosswalk, and top it all off by knocking you out because you dented their bumper. People are just irrational like that.

It’s probably best if you just get out of here.

Well, look when the debtor ends up seizing the creditor—that’s enough right there. It’s a shame we didn't catch this little "gem" sooner, especially since we're constantly surrounded by situations just like it.

People used to believe things because there was a different set of rules back then. Nowadays, the whole game is built on exaggeration, fake sentimentality, and pure superficiality. It’s all smoke and mirrors—they're selling fog by the truckload. Everywhere you look, it's just scams and theft. It makes me think about how, under the old system, two neighbors ended up in a maximum-security prison—one for attacking his neighbor with a hoe and the other for stealing, basically, a few chickens. Today, those guys would be considered big shots and respected citizens.

And no, I’m not some nostalgic old man; I’m just watching people steal shamelessly. They invent their own little sets of rules just to cover their tracks, and then the lowlifes actually brag about it, acting like there's nothing wrong with it. More often than not, they target their own neighbors, especially out in the rural parts of the country.

Every system has its flaws and glitches, but this current mess? Even in Alan Ford, they wouldn't have dreamed of something this ridiculous.

Melissa Garcia70 said:Take the Zavala case, for instance...
Isn't it the exact same playbook?
Now we’re supposed to believe that Koloper watched what happened with Zavala and those massive liquidations, then sat down, organized himself, and pulled off this absolute disaster.
It's a total carbon copy.

Most rules and agencies only exist on paper. You've got all these bullies, scammers, and the rest of the scum skillfully hiding behind a lack of ethics, pure shame, and the fact that the law and the authorities just refuse to act. They take advantage of everyone's apathy to prey on people.

In general, the people here lost their moral compass a long time ago.

It feels like everywhere you look lately, it's just theft and scams, and since guns are so easy to come by, it’s honestly surprising we aren't seeing even more of this kind of chaos.

Quickly tell me how we can get them back here—we're seriously lacking that energy.

When do you actually decide to tolerate trolls who keep replying to you?

I was just watching the scene unfold today, honestly feeling like I was straight out of a movie 😁