Can I claim a disability at a job I've had for seven years?
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Can I claim a disability at a job I've had for seven years?
I received SSDI for a number of years but did not claim a disability when I initially applied to this retailer. I am no longer on SSDI but I still and will always have cognitive deficits due to medical treatment I received in the past. I do have documentation outlining the details of my disability.
My main reason for applying is to hold onto my job. The retailer I work for just eliminated my full-time keyholder position and cut my hourly salary (this was done company wide). Due to the extreme workload and lack of adequate staff and training, I have been making mistakes. I need more support and training to do what is expected of me. I work in Westchester County, New York and see claiming a disability as helping to receive that support in order to better perform at my job.
Thank you for any advice you may have.
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