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Articles
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Endocrine System Disorders and Disability Benefits
Social Security evaluates endocrine disorders based on which gland is malfunctioning and how other parts of the body are affected.
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Social Security Disability for Diabetes (Type I Or Type II)
If your diabetes has caused medical complications or organ damage that limits your activity, you may be able to get disability benefits.
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Can I Get Disability for Graves' Disease?
It's hard to win Social Security Disability Benefits for Graves' Disease alone, but other factors may help you. Learn more here.
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Can I Get Disability Benefits for Hashimoto's Disease?
Hashimoto's disease, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid. Hashimoto's disease is the most common form of hypothyroidism in North America and it most often affects women.
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Can You Get Disability Benefits for Pancreatitis?
The pain and weight loss associated with chronic pancreatitis can make it difficult to work full time.
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Disability and Addison's Disease: Filing for Social Security Benefits
Addison's disease can lead to serious heart and digestive problems, which can qualify for disability benefits.
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Getting Disability Benefits for Thyroid Cancer
People with advanced thyroid cancer can qualify for benefits if they have specific medical evidence.
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Social Security Disability and Morbid Obesity
In deciding disability, Social Security will consider obesity only if it causes or contributes to listed impairments or severely limits your functioning.
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Social Security Disability Benefits for Cushing Syndrome
Cushing syndrome is a hormonal disorder that occurs when high levels of cortisol are present in your body for a long period of time.
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Social Security Disability Benefits for Thyroid Disorders
If you have complications from your thryoid diseases that prevent you from working, you might qualify for SSDI benefits.
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Getting disability benefits for hypoglycemia alone is rare but not impossible.