You know you’re not alone when you have diabetes. If you have it, chances are you have family members with it. You probably have friends with diabetes, too.
(38 million adults in the United States have diabetes according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)
What if your side effects from diabetes are severe enough that you can’t work?
Social Security Disability benefits provide financial backup when health problems derail your livelihood. But is diabetes a disability under Social Security rules?
Officially, no. Not anymore.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) used to include diabetes in its listing of impairments. Then it said diabetes no longer qualifies for disability benefits on its own.
This means getting Social Security Disability for diabetes comes with special challenges. But it doesn’t mean you can’t do it. You need the right, well-informed approach to your disability application.
In Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Alexandria and Northern Virginia— or anywhere in Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Delaware or Pennsylvania—you can get the guidance you need from Mathis & Mathis Disability Advocates.
We’ve helped thousands of people win benefits, including many with diabetes. If your health has truly disrupted your life, we can help you get support that protects your independence.
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