72. How to Qualify for Disability Insurance with Long COVID

72. How to Qualify for Disability Insurance with Long COVID

June 23, 2026 · 47 min · Episode 71

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Dr. Khan discusses the complexities of applying for disability insurance with Long COVID alongside attorney Barbara Comerford.

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) with Long COVID or ME/CFS is complex—and often discouraging. Many people are denied early and don’t understand why. In this episode, Dr Khan speaks with disability attorney Barbara Comerford, who has spent 30+ years helping clients navigate disability claims for complex, hard-to-document conditions. We break down: How SSDI actually works (and who qualifies) Why most claims are denied—and what that really means &nbs...

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