What Diseases Qualify for SSDI or SSI?
East Brunswick Social Security Disability Insurance Attorney
Edison Medical Disorders Lawyer
Have you been diagnosed with a disease that prevents you from doing your job? If so, a knowledgeable Freehold and East Brunswick Social Security Disability insurance lawyer can help you with your claim.
At the Law Offices of Jeffrey W. Goldblatt Esq., we assist clients with their Social Security Disability insurance claims. For more than 30 years, attorney Goldblatt has been helping New Jersey clients secure the benefits they are entitled to under the Social Security Disability system.
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Qualifying Diseases
There are many different types of diseases that qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Insurance benefits. The Social Security Administration breaks the diseases down into different categories, including:
- Musculoskeletal disorders and growth impairments: Diseases in this category include fibromyalgia and degenerative disc disease.
- Cardiovascular and blood vessel problems: This includes diseases that cause congenital heart disease and vascular issues.
- Hearing or sight impairments: When your disease causes complete blindness or deafness, then you may qualify for benefits.
- Digestive system problems: This can include Crohn's disease, liver disease and hepatitis.
- Genitourinary issues: This category includes diseases that affect the genitals and urinary system.
- Breathing/respiratory problems: Lung and throat diseases that affect your ability to breathe could entitle you to benefits.
- Blood/hematological and lymphatic disorders: Diseases in this category can include Hodgkin's disease, anemia or leukemia. It can also include coagulation problems that lead to thrombosis.
- Skin disorders: This can include bullous disease, dermatitis and hidradenitis suppurativa.
- Endocrine disorders: Diabetes, Addison's disease and osteoporosis are all examples of endocrine problems.
- Neurological disorders: These disorders affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves, such as Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease.
- Immune system disorders: This category can include lupus, HIV and AIDS.
This list does not even begin to cover all of the diseases covered under the Social Security system. If you have a disease that affects your ability to do your job, you may be entitled to benefits.
Help With Your Social Security Benefits Claim
Attorney Goldblatt can help you understand your options and give you an honest and straightforward assessment of your claim. He has handled thousands of Social Security Disability cases, from the initial filing and through the appeals process. At any stage, he can help you get the benefits you need and deserve.
For more information, contact an Edison medical disorders attorney at our firm online.