A Lawyer's Help May Be Necessary to Get SSD Benefits for Lupus
Lupus is classified as an autoimmune disorder by the Social Security Administration (SSA); however, its description is not very specific. This can result in inconsistency by the SSA when determining whether lupus symptoms qualify for Social Security Disability/Supplemental Security Income (SSD/SSI) benefits.
Medical reports for lupus patients should document the symptoms and effects on their ability to perform substantial gainful activity. Evaluation by a rheumatologist is usually necessary to review symptoms and any tests done by other physicians and specialists. Blood tests and serologic tests are typically used in the diagnosis. Our attorneys will review the SSA guidelines with you and make certain that you receive the medical tests you need.
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SSD/SSI Claims for Lupus and Inflammatory Disorders
People who suffer from lupus usually have chronic pain and severe fatigue. They may also suffer from depression, joint pain, chest pain, shortness of breath and memory loss. These symptoms alone may be disabling. Lupus can also damage body systems such as the lungs, kidneys, skin, central nervous system, blood vessels, heart and bones. Lupus patients may be at increased risk for infection and cancer.
Additional inflammatory disorders named in the SSA's impairment listing include:
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Reiter's syndrome
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Sjögren's syndrome
Symptoms common to many inflammatory disorders include fatigue, pain, dizziness and a low-grade fever, although each disorder has its own symptoms as well. Individuals who have chronic disorders such as these may also suffer from depression, anxiety, or other mood and affective disorders. You may include mood or affective disorders in your application for benefits for lupus and other inflammatory disorders.
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