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.
Two things can cause us to decide that you are no longer disabled and to stop your benefits. 1  Your disability benefits will stop if you work at a level we consider substantial.. In 2016, average earnings of $1,130 or more per month ($1,820 or more per month if you are blind) are usually considered substantial.