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Yes and no. (answer to first question) Yes (answer to second) Below is some basic information from the Social Security website: (more to follow) Peggy Willocks From List of Impairments http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/listing-impairments.htm Part III - Listing Of Impairments The Listing of Impairments describes, for each major body system, impairments considered severe enough to prevent an individual from doing any gainful activity (or in the case of children under age 18 applying for SSI, severe enough to cause marked and severe functional limitations). Most of the listed impairments are permanent or expected to result in death, or the listing includes a specific statement of duration is made. For all other listings, the evidence must show that the impairment has lasted or is expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months. The criteria in the Listing of Impairments are applicable to evaluation of claims for disability benefits under the Social Security disability insurance program or payments under both the SSI program. More specifically: "11.06 Parkinsonian syndrome with the following signs: Significant rigidity, bradykinesia, or tremor in two extremities, which, singly or in combination, result in sustained disturbance of gross and dexterous movements, or gait and station." Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) "Definition of Disability For all individuals applying for disability benefits under title II, and for adults applying under title XVI, the definition of disability is the same. The law defines disability as the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment(s) which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months." Source: Social Security Administration http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/general-info.htm -----Original Message----- From: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steve Rack Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2010 12:42 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: Disability Insurance >In general, can a person with Parkinson qualify for disability? >Does anyone have experience on this issue? Angie, What you describe is exactly what I went through. A big sigh of relief could be heard all around the school. My co-workers had been picking up the slack for me. I encourage you to contact your personal manager or whoever handles disability claims at your workplace. Generally, you will be best served by applying for social security also. Best wishes, Steve > > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- >To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] >In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn -- Steve in VT ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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