Biopharmaceutical. noun A pharmaceutical inherently biological in nature and manufactured using biotechnology. adjective Relating to biopharmaceuticals, for example, products, technologies, companies or industries. Drug. noun A pharmaceutical inherently chemical (not biological) in nature and manufactured using chemical methods.
The Social Security Administration 's impairment listing manual ( called the blue book ) lists a number of impairments , both physical and mental , that will automatically qualify an individual for Social Security disability benefits ( SSDI ) or Supplemental Security Income ( SSI ) , provided the individual 's condition meets , or is equivalent to , ...
The main difference is that the criteria to obtain Social Security Disability is much higher -- that of total disability. To obtain disability retirement under CSRS or FERS, you must merely be disabled from performing one or more of the essential elements of your particular kind of job. [top]