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Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability – A Look at Reconsideration

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Social Security Disability

IF I OWN MY OWN BUSINESS AND HAVE A DISABLING CONDITION THAT PREVENTS ME FROM TECHNICALLY "DOING WORK" WITHIN MY BUSINESS, AM I ELIGIBLE FOR RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?

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Seizures, Epilepsy And The Inability To Work As A Result

Individuals suffering from unpredictable seizures or epileptic episodes may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits if the individual is unable to work as a result. Generally, a simple diagnosis of epilepsy or evidence that one has suffered seizures in the past is not enough to medically qualify for benefits. Rather, a person suffering from epilepsy or recurrent seizures must show they've experienced a pattern of epileptic attacks within a specified period of time and they must also show that the seizures have persisted despite full compliance with medical treatment.

It's important to understand that seizures are a symptom of epilepsy. Because epilepsy is caused by abnormal brain activity, symptoms of a seizure include:

1. Temporary confusion

2. Complete loss of consciousness

3. Uncontrollable jerking movements throughout the body

4. Staring spells

Because seizures are so unpredictable, a person suffering from them is often times unable to work because of how dangerous it might be. Individuals operating machinery or who drive a car at work are putting themselves at great risk if they continue to work while suffering from random seizures. This is precisely why the Social Security Administration has specifically recognized epilepsy as a disability according to Social Security Disability law.

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