Sep
24
2012
By LadyGibbs
I have Meniere's Desease.. I was diganosed two years ago. Hear lately the attacks have become more frequent and their duration lasting days, not hours. I lost my last job due to teh inability to do the daily work.. I was wondering If I qualified for disabliity, and what i need to to about getting it.
thanks
Social Security and Meniere's Disease
Yes, this may be possible if the disorder prevents you from engaging in "substantial gainful activity".
Meniere's disease is specifically listed by the SSA as a possible disorder which can be evaluated for disability purposes.
http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/2.00-SpecialSensesa...
http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-app-p01.htm
http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/326
Depression and disability
The following post may also help :
http://socialsecurityhop.com/forums/disability-benefits-social-security/...