Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

Dr. Bruno’s Original Post:  It’s important for polio survivors on SSDI/SSI to keep a diary documenting progression of Post-Polio Sequelae symptoms - especially fatigue, muscle weakness and difficulty breathing - that make even sedentary work at a desk impossible.

Your diary should be added at least once a year to the medical chart that your doctor keeps.

Also, remember that work disability must be based on the 2003 Social Security Ruling for Post-Polio Sequelae ([Federal Register: July 2, 2003 (Volume 68, Number 127)] SSR 03-1p.

The Social Security Ruling for Post-Polio Sequelae (as referred to above) along with information about applying for Social Security Disability is easily available. Click on the Index/Category button and look for “Social Security” in the Index of the Encyclopedia of Polio and PPS.

Richard L. Bruno, HD, PhD

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