Information on disability qualifications and how they are gained is freely available online. The Reuters and Bloomberg websites carry a wealth of jargon-free information on the subject.
When you reach retirement age, you will switch to that social security. If you return to work, you will likely lose your qualifications for disability.
The individual must be at least 65 years old
Well you might want to start off by seeing a specialist or doctor and tell him any symptoms that your friend might have. The specialist will know if he will be entitled to any disability allowance.
Probably not. One of the qualifications of unemployment is that you be ready, willing, and able to work. As local laws vary you should check with your state's unemployment agency about your specific circumstances and eligibility.
Physically, a pediatrician must be able to pass all of the certifications to become a doctor, as well as being able to do the work assigned. Disability is not an automatic disqualification.
When trying to select a lawyer to represent you in a long term disability case you will first need to look at his background to be sure he is qualified. After you look over his qualifications and education, you will want to find out what the win/loss ratio of his cases are. If the lawyer loses more cases than he wins, you may want to look elsewhere.
In short, yes, depending on whether you meet certain qualifications. Sleep apnea is often treatable but can result in serious health issues that could prevent one from working. Veterans who have sleep apnea to the extent that they must use a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine for the condition are eligible for 50 percent disability.
You can live anywhere in the US and do well if you have a disability. Depending on the disability, you can get disability insurance. Disability insurance is figured by your work history and if you get approved.
This depends on what you mean by not "serious". A disability is a disability. Check the disability laws for the state you reside in to find out what the requirements are in order for one to collect disability insurance. If your disability prevents you from working or performing normally, then it is still serious.
yes it is a disability
yes you do have to file state disability in order to get short term disability.
A stress-leave disability is a disability caused by stress and or anxiety.