Liver Disease

Disability and Chronic Liver Disease - Social Security Benefits

Your liver disease has to be fairly severe to qualify you for Social Security Disability benefits.

Social Security Disability Benefits for Cirrhosis

If you have had complications caused by cirrhosis, you can probably get benefits.

Getting Social Security Disability Benefits for Hepatitis B or C

To get disability you'll have to show that the symptoms of hepatitis or the side effects of medication reduce your ability to work.

Can I Get Social Security Disability for Hemochromatosis?

Those with severe symptoms or organ damage caused by hemochromatosis may be eligible for disability benefits.

Getting Disability Benefits for PBC (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis or Cholangitis)

Only PBC with serious complications or limitations will qualify for Social Security disability benefits.

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits

Nolo's book covers liver disease in detail, including how to get SSDI or SSI disability benefits for alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis, GI bleeding, weight loss, and liver transplants.

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits

Nolo's book covers all of the benefits available to those dealing with chronic illnesses including disability benefits, survivors' benefits, and Medicare.