Stroke and Additional Neurological Disorders
A stroke (cerebral vascular accident) causes damage by stopping blood flow to the brain by a blockage in an artery, an aneurysm or other type of brain bleed. When not fatal, a stroke can result in symptoms such as pain, seizures, paralysis, loss of motor function, memory loss and difficulty speaking.
Social Security Disability/Supplemental Security Income (SSD/SSI) claims for stroke victims must demonstrate that at least three months after the stroke the person is experiencing either difficulty communicating or significant, persistent motor function loss in two extremities. The medical evidence you provide to the SSA must prove that you have suffered a stroke and that your condition prevents you from working in a substantial gainful activity. Keeping a diary or calendar of your symptoms can be helpful for your doctor and for your SSD/SSI claim.
Many applicants have trouble gathering the type of information that demonstrates their inability to work because of their illness or injury. As an experienced SSD law firm, Milam Law's attorneys understand the SSA's requirements and can help you get the necessary medical tests and documents you need.
Information on this website is provided as a service of Milam Law. Contact us regarding Social Security Disability claims and denials.
Nerve Damage and Social Security Disability
Neurological disorders can be congenital or caused by another illness or an injury affecting the brain or spinal cord. In addition to strokes, some of the Social Security Administration's (SSA) listed neurological impairments include:
- Parkinson's disease
- Epilepsy
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Cerebral palsy
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease)
- Benign brain tumors
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
- Anterior poliomyelitis
- Peripheral neuropathies
- Huntington's chorea
- Subacute combined cord degeneration
Depending on the disorder, you will need to provide medical evidence through lab tests, exams or physician observations of the effects on your ability to work. Our lawyers can help you understand the SSA disability evaluation guidelines and ensure you get the required medical tests and exams.
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