Yeah, I did call SSDI since this is coming down the pike, and they said his income had to drop to $1000 a month because of the Meniere's before he could apply for SSDI. Of course, that would mean below subsistence level, so that won't happen until he's pretty much lost his hearing completely. One side has no hearing, the other side is getting worse, he has hearing tests done by his ENT, and his next appt. is scheduled in 3 months. Hope it's a slow process, no guarantees. Just thinking ahead. (Self-employed for 25+ yrs., has to talk to customers on the phone, do estimates, etc.)
