Symptoms in Graves' Disease

Read the article this discussion is about


  1. LL99
  2. Elaine Moore

This archived discussion is "read only".
For the corresponding "live" discussions, post in the active topic forum here.


Top 1.   Apr 20, 2002 8:25 AM

» LL99 - Graves disease

Does anyone know if it is possible for someone with severe symptoms from Graves disease to be able to get disability?

-- posted by LL99

Permalink Print Discussion Print Discussion Email Discussion Email Discussion Join the latest discussions Join the latest discussions
Top 2.   May 1, 2002 9:52 AM

» Elaine Moore - Re: Graves disease

In response to message posted by LL99:

Hi LL99,
Yes, in the US, patients with thyroid disease are included with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The process of applying for disability can be confusing, but I know several people who are on temporary disability due to Graves' disease. Because remission is likely, you may not be able to get permanent disability but you should be covered in the meantime. Check with your doctor because sometimes they have to initiate the paperwork. And if you're employed, check with your HRD dept to see what their policy is. Take care, Elaine

-- posted by Elaine Moore

Permalink Print Discussion Print Discussion Email Discussion Email Discussion Join the latest discussions Join the latest discussions

Please follow the guidelines set forth in the Suite101 Posting Etiquette when adding to the discussion.