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Do I meet the criteria for claiming disability if I have MS?

Asked on February 16th 2014 by Debi
I have not applied for disability yet. I have Multiple Sclerosis. I am a teacher and have been able to do my job well until recently. I am considering putting in for disability since my health is declining and the stress of the job has had a negative affect on my health. I guess what I would like to know is what they will be looking for in order to label me as disabled so I can stop working. I appear to be healthy and have not needed to call in sick. I have accumulated 180 sick days over my 28 year career. The reality is that the stress of the job has caused heart arythemias and palpitations. I have had a neuropsych exam which documents a decline in my cognitive abilities which affects my teaching. I suffer from fatigue but that only becomes apparent when I get home. I need to know what the criteria is for claiming disability. Do I qualify? And what happens if I apply and am rejected? Can I reapply?

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Answered on February 17th 2014 by Attorney Stephen Jessup

Debi, Insurance carriers have been seemingly tough of MS claims due to the fact that like you said, you appear ok and have been able to work. Please feel free to contact our office to discuss how we may be able to assist you. For additional information you can watch the video we did on Multiple Sclerosis: www.diattorney.com/multiple-sclerosis-claim-long-term-disability-insurance-benefits/

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