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i've been on disability for 10 years. i have multiple conditions and a couple are life threatening. i was one of the people they used to set up protocols for people with hep c. it took me two tries and 3 years. i finally got an ex-disability worker to handle my case. he knew his stuff.

a couple of things he told me:
when dealing with disability people never appear to be having a good day. don't seem cheerful or upbeat. your sick, look and act like it. remember that they are not your friend.

answer questions slowly. think about your answer. besides having the time to think over your response it also makes it appear that you might be confused and thats a good thing.

when filling out paperwork don't appear to have your shit together. make some mistakes. show your frustration/anger. don't go over the top though.

i went to one disability doctor and when we were finished he showed me his paperwork and said "i want to show you where i'm approving your disability. when they deny you i want you to know its not my fault".

Don't mention marijuana, medical or not to disability.