I am so sorry to hear your PD is progressing. Just so happens that as i’ve been doing a bit I’d research on this very issue. The answer is yes, however, make certain your physician is documenting, very clearly, your progression as there will be many hoops to jump through to get approved. Baseline starts at 30% and goes up from there.
You may want to start making some calls and get some information together to see what needs to happen, as you know it will be a process and quite possibly a long one.
Keep us informed and stay healthy and
well.

According to the Social Security Administration's (SSA) Blue Book, which is the list of conditions that can qualify for disability benefits, Parkinson's Disease is considered a disability.

Great information everyone. Thanks for responding. Sounds like it's a very arduous process and I will likely need to be far more symptomatic than I am now to qualify. My preference would be not to get to the point that I do qualify.

Joe, I'm a little fuzzy on remembering all the details, but I do remember initially submitting forms from my employer that were filled out with information from them and my neurologist that verified that I met the conditions for their short-term disability. Basically, it verified that I was no longer able to perform my job duties. I don't recall how long short-term went for (6 months rings a bell). Then, to continue with disability, I had to qualify for long-term disability that had more stringent requirements, I had to verify, through my employer and my neurologist, that I was no longer able to suitably do any job, not just my job as an engineer. I'm not going to lie, it was a really scary and uncertain time, wondering if I would somehow need to find a new career. Who would hire me when I was deep into the symptoms of Parkingson's, barely able to use my hands, trouble speaking, tremors, fatigue, balance issues, and everything that I'm sure you're aware of. (I don't mean the make this about me, but wanted to try to give you an idea of what the hurdles are that you may have to overcome). There were a lot of phone calls with the insurance company, as they did their best to disprove my claim. Working remotely may prove to be a bit of a hurdle for you, as you may need to have your condition verified by your human resources department. I wish you all the luck in the world, Joe! It's a difficult and uncertain time for you for sure.
Roger

Basically no one gives a _ _ _ _ about you in the insurance world...I had to retire early and take early SS...I am now working PT at my previous place of employment and still get paid well but disability is nearly impossible to obtain...the most difficult thing was during the first few years you are only able to collect a certain amount of $ during early retirement...once I reached my normal age requirement then all caps were off so I am doing pretty well now...no thanks to disability tho.