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Can I Get Disability Benefits for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

Severe cases of peripheral artery disease (PAD) might qualify you for Social Security or veterans disability benefits.

Social Security Disability Benefits and Low IQ

Disability applicants with a combination of low IQ and functional impairments can qualify for disability benefits.

What Are SSI Work Incentive Programs?

If you think you may be able to return to work, SSI has numerous incentives and rules to encourage SSI recipients to return to work.

Can You Get Disability Benefits for Chronic Alcoholism?

You can't get disability benefits for alcoholism alone, but you may be able to get disability benefits for alcohol-related medical conditions.

How Do You Start an Appeal for Social Security Disability?

You can start to appeal an initial denial by filing a request for reconsideration.

What Causes Your Social Security Disability Benefits to Stop?

Changes in your income, health, and other issues can lead to a termination of your Social Security disability or SSI benefits.

How Long Does a Social Security Disability Appeal Take?

Here's a timeline for how long a disability appeal with the Social Security administration might take.

What to Do if You Are Denied Disability Benefits

The majority of Social Security Disability claims are denied initially. Understanding why your claim was denied is important in order to strengthen your case on appeal.

Can You Get Social Security Disability for Vertigo?

If you have vertigo with other symptoms related to vestibular balance disorder, you may be able to get disability benefits.

Speech Disorders and Disability Benefits: Do You Qualify?

If other people can't understand your speech, you might qualify for Social Security disability.

Diana Chaikin

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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