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I've got a tremor could i still claim disability. even though i got turned dwn 1st time and my nerolist said that i shud claim due to the unsteady?

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Tremor: A tremor may represent an impairment. An impairment may or may not allow you to function in society or in a job situation. A tremor in and of itself is not a disability.

Answered 1/25/2013

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