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Chronic kidney disease can cause serious complications with debilitating side effects. Depending on the nature of your condition, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability/Supplemental Security Income (SSD/SSI) benefits if the disease prevents you from working.
Qualifying impairments from kidney disease include the need for chronic dialysis, a kidney transplant or continually high serum creatinine. Individuals with kidney disease may also have bath rooming issues such as a frequent need to urinate. It is important to document any bath rooming problems you may have.
The attorneys at Milam Law understand the Social Security Administration's (SSA) guidelines for kidney disease. We can help you gather the necessary medical evidence to submit with your benefits claim.
Information on this website is provided as a service of Milam Law. Contact us regarding Social Security Disability claims and denials.
Kidney Disease and Social Security Disability
People with kidney disease can experience many serious complications, including:
- Heart disease
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Anemia
- Nerve damage
- Fluid overload syndrome
- Difficulty concentrating
- Seizures
- Weakened bones
- Weakened immune system
If your kidney condition requires chronic renal dialysis, you will qualify for SSD/SSI benefits. Kidney transplant patients are automatically allowed 12 months of disability benefits. Their claims will be evaluated after the first 12 months.
To receive benefits, you must provide appropriate medical evidence of your kidney disease. The most common diagnostic tests for kidney disease are blood pressure readings, urine tests and blood tests. You may also include your medical history with documentation of any hospital stays, and lab results showing declining kidney function and evidence of your kidney function before dialysis.
You must also prove that kidney disease is preventing you from working. Our lawyers will help you with this critical step of the claims process.
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