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  2. Veterans' Preference Act - Wikipedia

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    Towards the end of the Civil War, Congress passed the first significant veterans' preference legislation.This act provided that: Persons honorably discharged from the military or naval service by reason of disability resulting from wounds or sickness incurred in the line of duty shall be preferred for appointments to civil offices, provided they are found to possess the business capacity ...

  3. Disability in the United States - Wikipedia

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    People with disabilities in the United States are a significant minority group, making up a fifth of the overall population and over half of Americans older than eighty. [1] [2] There is a complex history underlying the U.S. and its relationship with its disabled population, with great progress being made in the last century to improve the livelihood of disabled citizens through legislation ...

  4. Abbreviated mental test score - Wikipedia

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    The Abbreviated Mental Test score (AMTS) is a 10-point test for rapidly assessing elderly patients for the possibility of dementia.It was first used in 1972, [1] [2] and is now sometimes also used to assess for mental confusion (including delirium) and other cognitive impairments.

  5. Disabled Workers Deserve More Than Subminimum Wage - AOL

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    Disability is a natural part of human diversity. As we reflect on the myriad of challenges our community faces and how we hold our elected leaders accountable, we must start by abolishing ...

  6. Social Security: 10 States Where SSI Disability Checks Go ...

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    You must have a medical condition that meets Social Security’s definition of disability. Monthly SSDI benefits are typically paid to those who cannot work for a year or more because of a disability.

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  8. Disability Rating Scale - Wikipedia

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    However, the point of the scale is to track the patient's progress over time [2] while the GOS is used to simply determine the extent of a brain injury. [3] In many ways, the DRS addresses many of the shortcomings of the GOS. [4] Training is not required to be able to administer the DRS. However, there is an optional video and powerpoint ...

  9. Expanded Disability Status Scale - Wikipedia

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    3.0: Moderate disability in 1 FS or mild disability in 3 - 4 FS, though fully ambulatory; 3.5: Fully ambulatory but with moderate disability in 1 FS and mild disability in 1 or 2 FS; or moderate disability in 2 FS; or mild disability in 5 FS; 4.0: Fully ambulatory without aid, up and about 12hrs a day despite relatively severe disability. Able ...