Disability tax credit for rls

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debbluebird
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Re: Disability tax credit for rls

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Very good !

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Re: Disability tax credit for rls

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Maybe it's because we can't stay still :!:
:lol:
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Mocha123
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Re: Disability tax credit for rls

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I applied for the disability tax credit a year ago and was told after filling out all the paperwork and going through an hour long interview that RLS is not considered a disability and because I have been referred to the Movement Disorder Clinic (been on the waiting list for 2-1/2 years and still no idea when I'll get in) that will likely cure me so I don't qualify

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A few people here have received SS disability status. Not easy and I think all of them were denied the fist time. Maybe that is the way to go?
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Re: Disability tax credit for rls

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Mocha123 - - Ann is right, no one has been approved the first time and the people who got it have had to fight for it (sick, isn't it - the whole point is that we don't have the energy to get by anymore, but we need to have enough energy to fight for that point to be accepted). I think everyone had a doctor on their side, too - one who would go the extra mile and write support letters. Search for disability (search bar in the top right of the page) - there might be some ideas you can use.
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leggo_my_legs
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Re: Disability tax credit for rls

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debbluebird wrote:Yes, I always worked hard all my life. I always did more than what was asked of me. I liked coming up with new things, outside of "my job description ". It kills me now that I am unable to work. I loved my job.


Deb, I happened upon this old post and just wanted to say I can so relate. I am working but doing the minimum, whereas I used to be so enthusiastic. It is such a loss of one's vitality. :(

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Count me among those who used to be really high energy and going the extra mile at work (not that the boss I had ever acknowledged such things!)--- but I'm retired now and my days are described by how good or BAD my sleep was! This is the first Spring that I haven't done even half of what I should do in the flower beds... NO energy! I have the desire, but just can't make myself do hings. And it's painfully clear that my mind is NOT what it used to be (now it's foggy)!

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Re: Disability tax credit for rls

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Don't know about the tax credit, but the brother of a friend has RLS. He was an airline pilot and was placed on disability because he couldn't safely fly airliners any more.
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