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.

Can You Get Disability for Cirrhosis?

If you have medical records showing advanced cirrhosis, you may qualify for disability.

Can You Get Disability Benefits for Hepatitis B or C?

If you have greatly reduced liver function as a result of hepatitis B or C, you might qualify for SSDI or SSI.

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.