Can I Get On Disability If I Have Psoriatic Arthritis?

I am on long term disability through an insurance plan with my past employer. That plan forced me to apply for Social Security Disability as well. I'm glad that they forced the issue, because I received Medicare, too. I was 50 when this all happened. I was denied once, then I got a disability lawyer. With her help, I was granted a hearing. The judge approved me on the spot. I think that my reporting of the extreme fatigue helped a lot, plus my age. The best thing anyone can do is use a disability lawyer. They only get paid if you get accepted. It's the law. And they get paid based on a reasonable percentage of the back pay that Social Security owes you. And there is a reasonable cap on that amount. Don't try to do this on your own. I would guess that a lot of the people who get denied have tried to do this on their own. The lawyer will collect ALL of your medical records, then "highlight" the important parts for the judge. Otherwise, your pile of records will be overwhelming, and important things will be missed.
As for the disabled parking permit, your doctor can give you the necessary form for that. You're right, it's easy!

Hello , This is some great information. You are right, get a disability lawyer. I went through this process twice and got denied. Like they say - knowledge is power. The information you gave us here is priceless, so much knowledge here. You are right, so many people get denied, because we honestly don't know the right steps to take. Thanks for sharing this information. We all will learn from this. Did the process take weeks or months to process?

My journey started when I was in my thirties. I suddenly developed pain in what felt like my whole body. I saw several different doctors including a couple of rheumatologists. I was told I was too young to have arthritis. I was an Emergency Medical Technician. I found it harder and harder to perform my job. It took almost 20 years to get a diagnosis. I was eventually unable to perform my job requirements. Finally I saw a rheumatologist who gave me a diagnosis. It took me 5 more years to get disability. My training was in the medical field. I could not possibly continue the work I was trained for. Eventually a judge ordered disability for me. Based on the fact that I could no longer do lifting, carrying equipment, and many days I couldn't even get out of bed to go to work.
I have now been on disability for 14 years. The judge told me that based on what my training was in that it was obvious that I could no longer work as an EMT.
I miss working, but, I realize how much work I would miss and days I'd have to leave early. Good luck in applying for disability. Just get a lawyer and if you are denied the first time a lawyer will keep appealing until you are finally approved. Yes it may take years but don't get frustrated. There are many people in your boat.