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Hi, I have been diagnosed with centrance retinal vein occlusion in my right eye & am legally blind in that eye. can I file for soc sec disability & get approved? my hours at work have been reduced.

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Hi Chaddie,

Benefits and sight loss are a difficult subject.

May I suggest that you contact Action for Blind People's 'action employment line' telephone 0800 440 2255 or email them at; employment@actionforblindpeople.org.uk

They should be able to give you some guidance.

Best wishes

Helpline

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Thank you

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