SSDI and anosognosia

Shan456

My DH is 56 and has been diagnosed with EOAD. He knows he has “memory issues,” but he does not know how severe.

He accepted a voluntary severance package from his employer last September and has told me nearly every day since that he’s going to apply for jobs. He did apply for one job, and to make a long story short: he thought they offered him a position and must have said something to that affect because the HR person left a voicemail saying that he must have been confused. He was a highly skilled project manager, and now he is having difficulty even applying for jobs.

I think he should qualify for SSDI. But he fully believes he can work just fine, and I think he would tell that to Social Security. I feel helpless and stressed about our finances.

Has anyone experienced a similar situation and have any tips?

PlentyQuiet

Dh qualified for SSDI easily after the EOAD diagnosis. They will get information from the doctor plus there is a form to fill out. I had to fill out the form for DH (I think there is a spot to mark that you helped)

Eoad is fast tracked to approval, and there were no worries about him saying he could work. It should be fine and for your sake I hope that it is

blacksparky

My DW was 53 when diagnosed with EOAD. As soon as we got the diagnoses letter from doctor claiming she had Alzheimer’s , SSDI was immediately approved with backpay to the date of when she couldn’t work any longer. You need to apply asap to get approved because there is a two year waiting period to get Medicare for him. Hope this helps.

Goodlife2025

My DW diagnosed at age 48 was approved for SSDI through her medical records, doctor notes and that ridiculous 4 hour cognitive test. There is no way she could show time through that thing and it was clear she couldn't go back to work no matter what she said.

SDianeL

Do you have a DPOA and HIPPA documents to act on his behalf? If so you can help with the filing. You do not need his approval. Don’t discuss it with him until you have to. If he applies for any jobs, I would contact them and withdraw the application explaining his cognitive issues and ask they not contact him. We know how difficult it is for you. So sorry.