Can I receive disability benefits if I have a pre-existing condition?

In Rhode Island, individuals may be eligible to receive disability benefits if they have a pre-existing condition, as long as they meet certain criteria. First, an individual must have a physical or mental impairment that has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months, or is expected to result in death. Additionally, this condition must significantly limit a major life activity, such as walking, seeing, speaking, learning, or breathing. Second, an individual must be unable to engage in the type of work he or she was doing before the onset of the pre-existing condition. Moreover, the individual must be unable to make changes in order to engage in a different type of work, due to the condition. Third, an individual must prove that the impairment(s) are severe enough to cause a limitation in two or more major life activities. In other words, the individual must be unable to perform two or more of the activities listed above. If all of the above criteria are met, then an individual may be eligible to receive disability benefits in Rhode Island. The best way to determine eligibility is to speak to a qualified Disability Planning Lawyer. This lawyer can help to assess the individual’s disability, explain the process for filing for disability benefits, and guide the individual through the required paperwork.

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