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Graves’ Disease and Social Security Disability
As the most common cause of hypothyroidism, Graves’ disease is a prevalent endocrine disorder that is often successfully managed by medications and other treatment methods. Some people with this autoimmune-driven disorder are unable to control their symptoms though, and some also experience debilitating and disfiguring eye issues. The Social Security Administration (SSA) does not generally consider Graves’ disease to be a severe disability, because most people respond well to treatment. Most are also able to continue working even with symptoms like sleep disruption, fatigue, skin thickening, and irregular heartbeats...Read More
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