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Can You Get Disability for Sarcoidosis?

If you have serious trouble with your lungs, eyes, or skin from sarcoidosis, you may be able to get disability benefits.

How to Get Disability for Loss of Peripheral Vision (Visual Field)

You can qualify for disability benefits if you've got a very narrow field of vision.

The Importance of Vocational Expert Testimony at a Disability Hearing

The testimony of the vocational expert at your Social Security disability hearing can make or break your case.

Can Letters From Friends and Family Help My Disability Case at a Hearing?

Having a well-written letter from a close friend or family member can help convince the judge you are disabled.

Can You Get Disability for Cirrhosis?

If you have medical records showing advanced cirrhosis, you may qualify for disability.

Can You Get Disability for HIV/AIDS?

You'll need to have specific medical documentation showing that complications from your HIV/AIDS significantly interferes with your life.

Does Taking Any Medication Automatically Qualify You for Social Security Disability Benefits?

No medication will automatically qualify you for benefits, but taking your medications properly can help your claim.

Getting Disability Benefits for Ankylosing Spondylitis

Previously referred to as Marie-Strumpells spondylitis, poker back, and rheumatoid spondylitis, ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a term that few people will have heard of unless they've been diagnosed with the condition.

Disability Determination Services (DDS) and Social Security Disability Claims

Examiners at DDS decides both Social Security Disability (SSD) claims and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) disability claims.

Getting Social Security Disability or SSI for Stroke

If you have trouble communicating or controlling the use of your arms or legs due to stroke, you can probably get disability benefits.

Diana Chaikin

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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