Disability Benefits for Liver Problems
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Chronic liver disease, including alcoholic cirrhosis, primary biliary cirrhosis, and hepatitis, can qualify for disabiity benefits if you have suffered complications from your liver problems or your liver problems severely affect your ability to work.
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You can get disability benefits if you have end-stage liver disease or chronic liver disease with complications.
If you have cirrhosis caused by drinking, you can get disability benefits if your condition has caused complications and you are no longer drinking.
Hepatitis C can cause cirrhosis, leading to the need for a transplant. Severe Hep C can qualify for disability benefits.
Most (but not all) people with Hepatitis B are able to recover without having functional limitations, and thus aren't eligible for disability benefits.
Those with liver disease or other complications from PBD may be able to get disability benefits.
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Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits
Nolo's book covers each type of liver disease in detail, including how to win based on your limited abilities even if you don't meet Social Security's requirements in the disability listings.
Nolo's book covers each type of liver disease in detail, including how to win based on your limited abilities even if you don't meet Social Security's requirements in the disability listings.
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.
Nolo's book covers all of the benefits available to those dealing with chronic illnesses including disability benefits, survivors' benefits, and Medicare.