Q: I’ve been deaf in my right ear since birth. Might I be eligible for disability because of this? I’m 42 and unemployed. I can’t hear what anyone says to me unless I turn completely around to hear them. — L.H., Clarkton
A: You would have to apply to see if you qualify, said Nathan Holmes, the regional communications director for Region 4 of the Social Security Administration. In general, people who are deemed disabled cannot work in any capacity because of their condition.
To be eligible for disability payments, a doctor must expect the disability will last a year or longer or result in death. Your age, educational background and past work history would be investigated. If Social Security Administration officials feel you could learn a trade that doesn’t require your hearing, you could be denied benefits, Holmes said. read more
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