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In general, the answer to this question is probably no. The social security adminsitration, in the application of both its disability programs (social security disability and supplemental security income, or SSI) tends to be fairly tough on cases involving heart problems. Having said this, though, an individual with heart problems who is unable to return to work should definitely pursue a disability benefit claim due to this one simple reality: the majority of all disability claims are denied and most claims are even denied on the first appeal. Getting a case to a hearing in front of a judge, however, usually increases the odds of being approved, even more so if one has representation. The impairment listing book used by social security actually references several heart related problems under listing 4.0 (titled cardiovascular system). The impairments that are given specific consideration include: 1. Chronic heart failure (another way of saying congestive heart failure). 2. Ischemic heart disease (which references several conditions but which generally refers to coronary artery disease and blockages, or occlusions). 3. Congenital heart problems 4. Arterial aneurysms 5. Valvular problems 6. Cardiomyopathies Typically, an individual who has just had a heart attack and then applies for disability will have their case deferred for 90 days so the disability examiner who is assigned to the case can get a picture of the claimant's "residual functional capacity". So, for this reason, claimants who are filing on the basis of a recent MI (myocardial infarction, or heart attack) should not expect a speedy answer from social security on their disability claim. Disability Lawyer Help on disability Claims Free Case Evaluation |
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