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Can You Get Disability Benefits for an Aneurysm?

Aortic aneurysms may qualify for Social Security disability automatically if they're severe enough.

Getting Disability Benefits for Narcolepsy

Narcoleptics have won Social Security disability benefits based on narcolepsy's functional similarity to seizure disorder.

Can You Lose Disability Benefits If You're Convicted of a Felony?

A felony conviction alone won't usually keep you from being approved for SSDI or SSI disability benefits, but your benefits can be suspended while you're imprisoned.

Should I Hire a Long-Term Disability Attorney?

To level the playing field against a large insurer, it makes sense to hire a disability lawyer.

Will I Lose My Disability Benefits if I Move to a Different State?

Will I lose my benefits if I take the money and move? It depends on whether you're receiving SSDI or SSI.

Can Veterans File for Social Security Disability Benefits?

The SSA and VA systems of disability benefits are separate and quite different.

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.

Diana Chaikin

Attorney · Seattle University School of Law

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