Patients with more severe IC who are unable to work may apply for disability benefits. There are several different disability programs available depending upon your state. State disability is usually short term disability with the goal of helping you return to work. Federal disability programs, such as SSA or SSI, require that you be unable to work. While Social Security Disability is notorious for denials at the application stage for all disabilities, patients can (and should) appeal their decisions and often win benefits. A voiding diary serves proof of bladder symptoms and should be submitted with other evidence supporting your claim of disability. Learn more about disability programs at:
By icnjill|2017-07-21T07:46:50-07:00September 19th, 2012|Daily Facts|Comments Off on IC Daily Fact #15 – Many IC patients are approved for state or federal disability benefits
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Jill Osborne is the president and founder of the Interstitial Cystitis Network, a health education company dedicated to interstitial cystitis, bladder pain syndrome and other pelvic pain disorders. Representing the IC community, she has appeared radio and TV shows including the PBS “Healthy Body Healthy Mind” television series. She serves as editor of the IC Optimist quarterly magazine and has authored dozens of articles on IC. She spends the majority of her time developing new, internet based educational and support tools for IC patients, including the “Living with IC” video series currently on YouTube and the ICN Food List smartphone app!