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Is it possible to miss work from hypersomnia?
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Yes: Yes, if you don't wake up in time to go to your job, you could miss work. Whether this would be seen as a legitimate excuse or not, is the opinion of your boss or company.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Hypersomnia: Hypersomnia if it causes excessive distress, and not being able to function personally, socially and work then you may be eligible.
Answered 8/25/2013
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