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Applying for social security disability benefits
Wed, 11/13/2013 - 18:16Topic: Insurance Issues
I am unable to work due to my seizures. I am a person who has always worked and this is very hard for me. I never ask for help because I believe I can do it on my own, but it has gotten my breaking point. I am applying for SS disability benefits, but don't know how to express in words about my seizures. I guess one reason is because I don't like to complain and this makes me feel like I'm a complainer. Could someone please help me put into words how seizures are preventing me from holding down a full time job. From not being able to drive, to grand mal seizures, to everyday myotonic jerks, to side effects of meds, and even my depression. How do I put that into words so that the disability reviewers can understand?? Please help! Thanks for listening!
There are several reasons why
Submitted by Frank Lee on Wed, 2018-12-19 - 15:45
There are several reasons why Epilepsy is defined as a disease, and not a disorder. As of 2014, the definition had officially changed,due to research by Robert Fisher, MD, PhD at Stanford University. Maybe explaining reasons why Epilepsy is now labeled a disease could help convince a Disability Judge in approving Social Security disability benefits. https://www.scribd.com/document/395975661/Epilepsy-is-a-Disease-Not-a-Disorder-Part-1https://www.scribd.com/document/395975800/Epilepsy-is-a-Disease-Not-a-Disorder-Part-2https://www.ilae.org/guidelines/definition-and-classification/definition-of-epilepsy-2014