Last year 2024, I contracted RSV with already having COPD, it hit me hard. I was hospitalized on New Year's Eve Day for 6 days, tried to return to work but was denied by employer. Luckily I had a policy that I payed extra for STD and LTD (short and long term disability) and getting LTD till Jan 2027. I got lucky there. I would check with your insurance provider. Have a Great Day and Be Safe.

It depends on how COPD affects your ability to work. Your doctor can help and advise you. Keep in mind the environmental conditions both air and stress can have adverse effects on our condition.
I actually changed my job activities a few times before I had to quit. Between the air quality and my energy level. I loved working hoped I could work till I dropped.

Yes. But depends on the state and their guidelines as to how bad you need to be before you get on it. Check with your SS office or website to see. Having doctors records and test results help speed up the process.
When I filed was approved in less than a month with a letter telling me I could have filed 2 years pryer because of my condition. I am in Missouri. Good luck. If denied appeal.

When I was working o was a shift manager mostly the only manager on shift and seems like the longer I was there the worst I felt.before end of shift my lower back and my legs feel hurt so bad. My legs just felt like they were gonna give out on me. A few times I got really dizzy to the point I felt like I was gonna fall out. Me the only manager that was scary no time to sit down and regroup during Hardees breakfast shifts