Dr. Grossan's Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant Pages. In deep sleep the muscles of the tongue, throat and roof of mouth relax and allow the tongue and soft palate and uvula to fall backward. The heavier the person is, the more overweight, the more this backward fall can close the breathing passage.
It is not based on how severe your disability is or how much income you have. Most SSDI recipients receive between $700 and $1,700 per month (the average for 2017 is $1,171). However, if you are receiving disability payments from other sources, as discussed below, your payment may be reduced.
Depending on your policy, your long-term disability (LTD) plan will typically pay between 50% and 80% of your pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum. Pre-Disability Earnings Usually your pre-disability earnings consist solely of the monthly wages you were earning right before you became disabled, but some policies factor in other forms of compensation such as bonuses, commissions, and overtime. All LTD plans have a maximum monthly payment, which can range in between $4,000 per month to $25,000 per month.