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yes, but it is not easy. I get social security disability of $153/month cut from the $5 or 600/month I earned because, thanks to Ronald Reagan, I am a "double dipper" - I get a poverty level teacher's pension. you'll most likely need a doctor's detailed report and most people are refused on first social security try. you really have to prove you're disabled. they'll probably find something they think you can do. show how your symptoms keep you from doing your job satisfactorily. -------------------------------------------------- From: "AW" <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 6:34 AM To: <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Disability Insurance > In general, can a person with Parkinson qualify for disability? Does > anyone have experience on this issue? > > I > am in my early 60's and find that my Parkinson symptoms are making it > increasingly difficult to perform my job satisfactory. Most of the > problems are not physically visible: tremor is slight, but the toe and > leg cramps > are often unbearable, good night sleep is rare and thus constant > fatigued and depressed. I have worked for the same organization for over > 25 years and paid for disability insurance every pay period. I am trying > to decide if I qualify to claim disability or if I need to > take early retirement. > > Thank you for your advice, > Angie > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn