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Mitral Valve Prolapse and SSDI

Mitral Valve Prolapse and SSDI

A leaky heart valve does not entitle you to disability benefits. However, having a mitral valve prolapse or leaky heart may grant you disability benefits if they match with certain clauses for Heart Disease in the SSA's Blue Book of Impairments.  Mitral valve prolapse is a relatively common condition that affects the mitral valve of the heart,...

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