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Could I file for Disability?
Mon, 04/14/2008 - 15:47Comments
Re: Could I file for Disability?
Submitted by JayBrick13 on Tue, 2008-04-15 - 23:43
Re: Could I file for Disability?
Submitted by GottaBelieve on Mon, 2008-04-14 - 21:45
I have done some research. This will be kind of long. Sorry :( I filed on my own after doing my own research and obtaining all of my medical records. We all have rights! Good luck & God Bless :)
Epilepsy as a Disability
Many courts have recognized epilepsy as a disability.
For many years, people with epilepsy have been considered disabled under state and federal anti-discrimination laws. For example, there have been numerous successful cases brought under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 recognizing that people with seizure disorders are disabled under the law. These cases recognized the stigma associated with seizure disorders and that many people with a history of epilepsy are considered disabled because of the varied nature of seizures. The Foundation worked very hard for passage of the
~Nina~
I have done some research. This will be kind of long. Sorry :( I filed on my own after doing my own research and obtaining all of my medical records. We all have rights! Good luck & God Bless :)
Epilepsy as a Disability
Many courts have recognized epilepsy as a disability.
For many years, people with epilepsy have been considered disabled under state and federal anti-discrimination laws. For example, there have been numerous successful cases brought under the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 recognizing that people with seizure disorders are disabled under the law. These cases recognized the stigma associated with seizure disorders and that many people with a history of epilepsy are considered disabled because of the varied nature of seizures. The Foundation worked very hard for passage of the
~Nina~
Re: Could I file for Disability?
Submitted by one4gimp on Mon, 2008-04-14 - 16:28
Talk to your neuro and a disability attorney I know when I filed in 2002 the statute was three or more seizures a month I don't know if there is a requisite type or if it varies from state to state since disability is federal but be prepared it can be a long fight it took me almost three years.