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Applying for Disability

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Oct 22, 2023 | Replies (38)

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@laurasn

Has anyone else, with Bronchiectasis, applied and received long-term disability? I got sick in Oct 2019. Took leave of absence from my job in Feb. 2020. Was diagnosed in Mar. 2020. I have reoccurring lung infections. The chronic fatigue, fevers and extreme exhaustion on a daily basis, are debilitating for me. I've tried to go back to work several times, the longest I lasted was 3 weeks. I've been denied SSI twice now. Going into my 2nd appeal. I love my job and wish I could go back.

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Hi Laura,
I moved your question about SSI to this discussion that @windwalker started a while back in the MAC & Bronchiectasis group. See here:
- Applying for Disability: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/applying-for-disability/

I think you'll find her posts and the replies from others to be helpful.
It must be hard to give up a job that you love.