LLMD will not do disability paperwork

Anybody have a LLMD who will do disability paperwork?
Mine will not. And so the Igenex testing and all the other positive tests mean nothing.

The primary care doctor with Medicaid knows nothing, used labcorp tests which came back negative of course.

Anybody have suggestions?

I've had 2 LLMDs. And they both filled out disability paperwork for me. Both places said it was very common. If your LLMD will not fill it out, I'd advise looking for another one.

Actually, I had 3 doctors help out with paperwork at different time. First one was Dr J in DC, then my somewhat lyme literae neurologist, and just this week, my current LLMD in NC sent in updated info to the company handling my case. From looking at your signature, it looks like you have been battling lyme a long time. Does your LLMD feel you are fit to work? Or they just don't do it for anyone?

Post Edited (Hoagie) : 3/23/2018 8:32:29 PM (GMT-6)

I might be able to focus on chronic pain, migraines, falling or some of the other diagnosis, but hard to process and decide how to proceed. Disability lawyer says autoimmune type diagnosis really need strong support Doctor.

My LLMD is one of the few in SE of USA (TN) and so is very wary of getting labeled and targeted.

Hoagie, Yes, I have probably had Lyme at least 20 years since living in NYC and surrounding area. I am grateful for the careI have gotten, but I would like to know who you have seen in NC. I had thought about seeing Dr. M in McLean ,VA because it seems to accept Tricare. I have become dependent on my son in army and trying to get off Medicaid. A Lyme literate neurologist would be great,too. Neurologist I saw thought it was the IV meds and not Lyme. I will allow email directly.

Thanks so much

Gilmore,

I'm very sorry for the hassles you're dealing with, in addition to being unwell. That really stinks.

Although it wasn't the same Disability paperwork that I believe you're mentioning, my primary doctor did complete Short-Term Disability paperwork for me, when I was working. This is what Girlie was suggesting, in her first response. I just wanted to encourage you not to rule-out that option. Given what you wrote immediately above, it certainly seems, unfortunately, that you have enough other challenges. So, I would try any avenue that's less contentious than Lyme Disease.

about five or five-and-a-half hours east of you, in Western North Carolina, there is an LLPA. But, like many Integrative/Functional Medicine providers, she doesn't accept insurance. But, she could provide receipts with Diagnosis/CPT Codes, if you have the ability to file for reimbursement.

I hope that you're able to get the help and services you need. I wish I had more to offer.

Finally, my thanks to your Son for his Military service.

Sincerely,
The Dude

Hoagie said...
Dude,

Is the LLPA you are speaking of AW in Asheville?

Hi, Hoagie: Yes, you're quite correct.

Many thanks for suggestions and have another question...
I will look into other LLMD which fill out disability paperwork and code for Tricare insurance thru my son.
But also look into another diagnosis rather than Lyme.

???Any suggestions NYC area doctors which might take Tricare ? because that is most probably where I got it. I have friends there I could still stay with. I had friend who went to Dr. L north of city. I know many are not taking patients or gone on to other Lyme work.

I was denied disability so this is an appeal with attorney. I guess denial is typical process. But other diagnosis might be easier for disability. Not sure if can change diagnosis in appeal or reapply.

Infectious disease Doctor needs positive tests which did not happen this week because Medicaid uses labcorp only. The positive results from 2014 were igenex with LLMD who will not do paperwork.

I have been unable to work for years. I sold my house and belongings and now live with friends until my son gets out of army and I can have tiny house in his backyard.
But your replies spur me on to continue to fight. It gets tiring to keep hitting wall after wall.

Astroman is correct, have your att. stress in the case that you are unable to concentrate, complete tasks, do repetitive work, that you have physical stability issues(falling down, off balance?)

The llmd or a gen. prac. should be able to write a report expressing this even if they don't want to fill out disability paperwork and it could be used to present your case.

Hi gravitas - welcome to our community.


Thanks for posting the tips on filling out the paperwork for disability.

Do you have lyme disease?