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Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and Disability Benefits

Parents of children with PDD-NOS usually have a more difficult time getting benefits than parents of children with autism.

Getting Disability as a Salesperson Who Can No Longer Work

If you're unable to return to your job as a salesperson due to medical issues, you may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits.

Can I Get Social Security Disability for Muscular Atrophy or SMA?

Whether you'll get disability benefits for muscular atrophy depends on the degree of muscle wasting you have and the limitations it causes.

Getting Disability Benefits for Shingles and Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)

Shingles and even postherpetic neuralgia rarely qualify someone to receive Social Security disability.

How to Handle ALJ Bias or Misconduct at a Disability Appeal Hearing

Here's what to do if a Social Security judge behaves improperly at your disability hearing.

Getting Disability for Turner Syndrome and Related Problems

Disability benefits are available for those whose Turner Syndrome causes severe limitations.

Getting Disability for Dementia

Social Security disability applicants with certain kinds of dementia (or mixed dementia) can have their disability decision fast-tracked.

Getting Disability as a Nurse Who Can No Longer Work

If you're a nurse or nursing assistant who had to stop working due to illness or injury, you could be eligible for Social Security disability benefits.

Getting Disability as a Cashier Who Can No Longer Work

Classifying the physical and mental duties of your cashier position is a key step towards getting benefits.

Getting Disability as a Fast-Food Worker Who Can No Longer Work

Make sure Social Security knows exactly what your job duties were and why you can't do them anymore.

Aaron Hotfelder

J.D. · University of Missouri School of Law

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