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June 5, 2019
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Does dementia qualify as a disability?

  • June 5, 2019
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A disability must be diagnosed by a medical professional.  

The IRS will accept the diagnosis, but does not specifically list conditions that qualify a person a disabled.  Note:  If a person receives disability benefits, they are automatically qualified as disabled.

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June 5, 2019

A disability must be diagnosed by a medical professional.  

The IRS will accept the diagnosis, but does not specifically list conditions that qualify a person a disabled.  Note:  If a person receives disability benefits, they are automatically qualified as disabled.