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Getting Disability as a Janitor or Cleaner Who Can No Longer Work

If you're a janitor or cleaner who can no longer work due to medical issues, you may be entitled to Social Security disability benefits.

When Can I Get Social Security Disability for Marfan Syndrome?

Cardiovascular complications arising from Marfan syndrome may be serious enough to qualify for disability benefits.

Social Security Disability: On-the-Record (OTR) Decisions

By requesting an on the record from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you may be approved for disability benefits without needing to go to a hearing.

Does COPD Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?

If you have test results that show greatly reduced lung functioning, you may qualify for disability benefits.

What Is a Medically Determinable Impairment for SSDI or SSI?

Medically determinable impairments must be documented by objective evidence from an acceptable medical source.

Getting Social Security Disability Benefits for Leukemia

With proper medical evidence, many leukemia patients are quickly approved for disability benefits.

Getting Social Security Disability for Liver Cancer

If you've been diagnosed with liver cancer, you may qualify for expedited disability benefits.

Be Careful Not to Commit Fraud or a Similar Fault When Applying for Disability

If the Social Security discovers that you knowingly lied or misrepresented any information related to your claim for disability benefits, you may face criminal charges for fraud.

Getting Disability Benefits for Thyroid Cancer

People with advanced thyroid cancer can qualify for benefits if they have specific medical evidence.

Getting Disability for Multiple Myeloma

Certain blood test results can qualify you for disability benefits automatically.

Diana Chaikin

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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