Based on the percentage of new long-term disability claims in 2009, the Council for Disability Awareness (CDA) determined which medical conditions generated the most claims by diagnosis. 

"New" claims are those approved in the survey year; "existing" claims are ongoing but approved in prior years. We count down to number one by starting at number 10.

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#10: Respiratory System Disorders

2009 new claims: 2.2%Existing claims: 3.0

Top 10 Long-Term Disability Claims

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