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should i file for disability

Have hepc, esophageal varice ,cirrosis of the liver and more I have been taken of hvc treatment
do too i,m not doc has taken me off work cause i have bad stumic pians it seems like i,m allways liteheaded and now i,m going to a liver doc would it be a good idea to file for disablity????
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it dont hurt to try..
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212705 tn?1221620650
I agree w/sfwandow...it can take a year to process...and it seems most people are denied the 1rst time 'roundand then have to appeal...so if I were you i would start now.
Hope you have a nice weekend.
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Since you now are having varices you will be able to get SSD. Go ahead and apply, your doctor will write a letter for you to help you get it. There is a 6month waiting period, then you will get your check the 7th month. If you have anymore questions, I'd be glad to help.
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I have lots more questions, like i,m a father of three boys they are verey young
when i was daignosed in may 5 07 hepc and fatty liver now still have hepc and
  now hepc as caused cirrosis of the liver esophageal varices and others is i thought this was a slow moveing disease                            


  
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163305 tn?1333668571
it is a variable disease, for most it is slow going but not for all. It sounds to me like you should be on lactulose for brainfog.  
And yes, apply for SSD. If you can get a lawyer, it may speed things up.
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