How to Get Diabetes Disability Checks

Diabetes can be a debilitating disease for those suffering from it. Side effects include increased skin sensitivity, severe foot problems that lead to amputation, heart disease, high blood pressure, hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia, to name a few. Fortunately, the disabilitites that diabetes brings with it are very much recognized, and a good amount of funding is available to assist patients suffering from diabetes.

Instructions

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  Check to see if your diabetes qualifies you for disability. Just having the disease does not necessarily mean that you are disabled. The Americans with Diabetes Act stipulates that diabetes qualifies as a disability when it significantly reduces your ability to perform a major life activity - in the present or in the past prior to diagnosis and treatment. It also qualifies as a disability if your employer treats you as disabled.

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  Gather all of the information that you will need to fill out your disability application. This includes your tax forms, Social Security number, military discharge info, relevant medical records, a contact person who is aware and well-informed of your condition, any medications you are currently taking, medical tests, employment information and information about any prior insurance claims.

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  Apply for disability. There are two ways to apply for disability - one is to fill out a form online on the Social Security site. You will also be required to bring a form authorizing the disclosure of information to the Social Security Administration to your local office. Alternately, you could call the Social Security office between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in order to make an appointment or go directly to your local Social Security office.