Immune System Disorders and Social Security Disability Lawyer
To obtain Social Security Disability/Supplemental Security Income (SSD/SSI) benefits for an immune system disorder, you must provide medical proof that your condition impairs your ability to perform work and daily tasks. For immune system disorders, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will want to see medical evidence including blood tests, imaging tests, lab tests, and physical exams and observations. If you have an inflammatory disease, it is best to go to the doctor during a flare-up so your worst symptoms are documented.
Immune system disorders include autoimmune diseases, immune deficiency disorders and HIV infection. In general, these conditions can cause inflammatory disorders, chronic infections, impaired antibody production and dysfunction of the body's tissues. The SSA evaluates immune system disorders that affect one or more components of the immune system.
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Autoimmune Disorders
Autoimmune disorders cause the body's immune system to attack the tissues in the body. Disorders that are usually eligible for benefits include lupus, inflammatory arthritis, systemic vasculitis, scleroderma, polymyositis and dermatomyositis, and connective tissue disorders.
Additional listed autoimmune disorders include:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Gout and pseudogout
- Lyme disease
- Sjögren's syndrome
- Reiter's syndrome
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Whipple's disease
- Behçet's disease
Symptoms of autoimmune disorders vary by condition; however, most people experience fatigue, pain, dizziness and a low-grade fever. Individuals who have chronic disorders such as these may also suffer from depression, anxiety or other mood and affective disorders. Providing medical evidence of any mood disorder is an important part of your SSD/SSI claim.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia are disorders that may be linked to the immune system. Their symptoms include chronic pain, fatigue and exhaustion, sore muscles and joints, abdominal pain, headaches, depression, anxiety, insomnia, difficulty concentrating and memory problems. There are many additional symptoms and complications caused by CFS and fibromyalgia. The compound effects of these debilitating symptoms often make living with the diseases difficult. Many people are unable to work, care for their families and participate in daily activities.
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Please speak with one of our attorneys if you have an immune deficiency disorder or HIV infection. These diseases are also listed in the immune system disorders section of the impairment listing.
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