Articles
Articles
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Disability and Chronic Liver Disease - Social Security Benefits
Your liver disease has to be fairly severe to qualify you for Social Security Disability benefits.
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Social Security Disability Benefits for Cirrhosis
If you have had complications caused by cirrhosis, you can probably get benefits.
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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.
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Can I Get Social Security Disability for Hemochromatosis?
Those with severe symptoms or organ damage caused by hemochromatosis may be eligible for disability benefits.
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Getting Disability Benefits for PBC (Primary Biliary Cirrhosis or Cholangitis)
Only PBC with serious complications or limitations will qualify for Social Security disability benefits.
Resources
Resources
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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.
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Nolo's book covers all of the benefits available to those dealing with chronic illnesses including disability benefits, survivors' benefits, and Medicare.