Diana Chaikin

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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Pernicious Anemia and SCD: Can I Get Disability Benefits?
If you suffer from pernicious anemia and it affects your ability to function at work, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits.
Getting Disability by Arguing You Can't Even Do Sedentary Work
If you have physical or mental limitations that prevent you from doing even sit-down work, you should be approved for disability benefits.
Can You Get Disability Benefits for Celiac Disease?
It's difficult to get ongoing SSDI or SSI benefits for celiac disease since avoiding gluten usually eliminates symptoms. But a closed period of disability may be an option.
Social Security Disability (SSDI & SSI) for Avascular Necrosis
If you can show that avascular necrosis prevents you from working, Social Security may find you disabled and pay cash benefits.
The VA Denied My Disability Claim. How Do I Appeal the Decision?
The VA has just released a new version of the form to appeal a denial of veterans disability benefits from the VA.
Does Social Security Grant Disability Benefits for Borderline Personality Disorder?
If someone with BPD has so much trouble controlling behavior that keeping a job has become impossible, disability benefits may be available.
Social Security Disability for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If your carpal tunnel syndrome severely limits your ability to use your hands at work, you may qualify for disability.
How to Get Veterans Disability Benefits for PTSD
If you were exposed to an incident during service that causes symptoms of fear, distress, and avoidance, you may qualify for VA disability benefits.
Getting Social Security Disability Benefits for Conversion Disorder
If your physical symptoms of conversion disorder keep you from working full-time, you may qualify for disability benefits.
Can I Get Disability Benefits After an Other Than Honorable Discharge From the Military?
Your eligibility for service-connected veterans disability compensation benefits and VA health care benefits will vary depending on the type of discharge you received when you left the military.