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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why not get a job and work? There are quadriplegics on ventilators who work. There are people with severe multiple sclerosis who don't demand our tax dollar support them. Why can't you work?[/quote]

Where are you getting this? You didn't cite any stats, so I asked Grok.

*About 8.7 million Americans receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, with around 7.5 million on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), though some receive both.

*These are the conditions most people have that qualify them for benefits:

Musculoskeletal Disorders: About 30.7% of SSDI recipients, or roughly 2.6 million people, are disabled due to conditions like arthritis, back disorders, or other joint and muscle issues. These are the leading causes due to their prevalence and impact on physical work capacity.

Mental Disorders: Approximately 28.2% (around 2.4 million) have mental health conditions, including mood disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, schizophrenia, and intellectual disabilities. This category has grown significantly over time.

Nervous System and Sense Organ Disorders: Around 9.5% (about 800,000) are disabled due to conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, or vision/hearing loss.

Circulatory System Disorders: Roughly 8.2% (around 700,000) have heart disease, hypertension, or other cardiovascular issues.

Neoplasms (Cancers): About 5.3% (approximately 450,000) are disabled due to various forms of cancer.

Injuries: Around 4.1% (about 350,000) have disabilities from traumatic injuries, such as those from accidents or workplace incidents.

Respiratory Disorders: Approximately 3.8% (around 320,000) have conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma.

Other Conditions: The remaining 10.2% (about 860,000) include endocrine disorders (e.g., diabetes), digestive system issues, genitourinary disorders, and congenital anomalies, among others.

For SSI recipients, mental disorders are even more prevalent, with 36.3% of adults disabled due to conditions like intellectual disabilities or psychotic disorders, followed by musculoskeletal issues at 21.2%. Children on SSI often qualify due to developmental disorders (e.g., autism) or intellectual disabilities.

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