Navigating the Choppy Waters of Long Covid Disability
UPDATE (February 2023.) Working with a law firm, I have been notified that I have been approved for Social Security Disability. My "Notice of Award" has not arrived but I received notice from my disability attorney and confirmed with my local Social Security office. Overall, this took 15 months with one rejection and WITHOUT a hearing--I hear that's quite uncommon. Not uncommon considering the breadth of my disabilities. Disclaimer: This is my experience and opinion; NOT professional employment or disability advise. Consult with your spouse, partner, family, and attorney before navigating these "choppy waters." If you've read any of my blog posts, you know I draw quotes and analogies from film quite often. When talking or writing about Long Covid Disability, I'd quote Chief Brody (from Jaws , "You're gonna need a bigger boat" to navigate these waters. It's hard to put my Long Covid life into perspective. It's not appropriate or fit
