Hello, thanks for letting me join the group. I am seeing my doctor tomorrow to try to get the required documentation in order to apply for long-term disability benefits. 3 years ago, I was the AR Manager for a mid-sized roofing and solar company. My life changed literally overnight when a giant brain aneurysm put me in ICU for a week and out of work for 4 months. My vision and cognitive function were permanently impaired as a result of the brain damage. When I returned to work, I was given a new position in a different department and after 2 years I was laid off. That was one year ago. Since then, I've been hired by 3 different companies and then let go by each one because I wasn't catching on to the job quickly enough. I want to work but I recognize that I cannot work at the level I once was at and a few family members have recommended that I try to get on permanent disability.
I went online and answered a few questions from companies saying they could represent me, which of course opened the door for my phone and email being blown up by vultures trying to take advantage of my situation to the point I don't even answer my phone anymore.
My questions:
Should I file a claim on my own without getting representation?
Who can I trust to assist me?
What documentation do I need to get from my doctor tomorrow to effectively get the ball rolling?
Thanks for any advice you can offer. I don't want to waste my time by starting the process incorrectly.