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Your doctor certifies whether you have a disabling condition that is expected to last indefinitely or result in death, and prevents you from working. Following this certification, the Department of Education’s (ED) Conditional Disability Discharge Unit determines eligibility for discharge of the loan balance. Their decision is final.
