[MrBumwe]

Anyone looked into their eligibility for disability pay coz of IBS..... specifically anyone in Australia??

[thefelixcat]

Not likely...

With the number of potential claimants, it would bankrupt any economy.

[Kelthink]

thefelixcat, on Nov 7 2009, 07:02 PM, said:

Not likely...

With the number of potential claimants, it would bankrupt any economy.

Oh, come on. IBS/Crohn's/UC/etc. affects us all differently and depending on how debilitating it is, your case will probably be looked into in its own right. I don't know how allowance for disabilities works in Australia, but apply anyway and if unsuccessful I'm sure they'll have an appeals procedure. Can't hurt to try, right?

[claire_louise]

I'm in the uk but I've been claiming the equivalent of disability pay for the past 8 months. If you are physically incapable of working then I don't see how they can refuse? I desperately tried to carry on working for as long as I could, but in the end I had to resign from my job because otherwise they were going to sack me for having so much time off. I was literally off work every other week and my condition has become even worse since, so it's a good job I left when I did. My advice is to ask your doctor if he would support your claim? If you have an understanding doctor who realises how severe your symptoms are I'm sure he/she will help you.

[LittleDot]

Extremely difficult to get disability pay with IBS, at least in Canada.

I have been having GI problems since 2002. I tried going to university but ended up having to come home because I was unable to study or go to my classes with the pain, nausea, vomiting and constantly going to the bathroom. I am also unable to work. I applied for disability support in February 2010 and was denied based on the fact that IBS is not a proven syndrome and there is no physical evidence to support my claims. I have filed an appeal and have a lawyer who is helping me through the process. I have an appointment to go to court and meet before a tribal council where they will make the final decision. The outlook doesn't look too positive considering everything that has happened so far with the process, but all I can do is try because I am unable to work and I still need to pay for food, shelter etc. All I can say is that if you are suffering like I am and are unable to have a life because of your symptoms, then it is worth it to try and apply for disability, you just need to file appeals and keep at it.