This information may help claimants with representation, as well as claimants who are not represented by an attorney or non attorney representative. Understanding how the Social Security Disability system works can make the difference between winning or not winning the continuing disability benefits and backpay to which a person is entitled. To win a claim for ongoing and past due benefits, claimants should learn about the disability process to improve their chances of winning. |
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Would a fibromyalgia diagnosis by a rheumatologist help my disability case? Yes, a fibromyalgia diagnosis received from a specialist such as a rheumatologist or a chronic pain specialist will generally carry more weight than a similar diagnosis received from a general practioner. This simply the case because fibromyalgia, like adhd, is a medical condition that is frequently (and sometimes casually) diagnosed by GP's. Unfortunately, this has the effect of diluting the overall strength of a fibromyalgia diagnosis. On the other hand, a fibromyalgia diagnosis rendered by a specialist in such areas will be seen to have a stamp of authority, and, consequently, will carry more weight. This is particularly true for cases that are to be heard at disability hearings before ALJ's. Regarding the lack of health/medical insurance...unfortunately, this is the bane of many disability claimants. Having been out of work for quite some, many, if not most, claimants, by the time they enter the appeals phase of the disability evaluation process, will find it somewhat difficult to obtain proper medical treatment. And, of course, such situations present themselves as a terrible catch-22. For without health insurance, claimants are hard pressed to get regular treatment from which medical records will later be derived. Yet without sufficient medical record documentation, a case becomes substantially more difficult for a claimant to win. Claimants who lack medical insurance often have few treatment options. But among these are emergency room treatment at taxpayer-supported hospitals, health departments, and whatever free clinics may exist in a claimant's area. Disability Advocates Help with Claims Free Case Evaluation |
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If you suffer from a medical disability such as hip, neck, shoulder, ankle, wrist, back, or other joint problems, disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rsi or repetetive stress injury, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, dysthymia, depression or other mood disorders, congestive or chronic heart failure, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, high blood pressure (hypertension), seizure disorder, stroke, copd, emphysema, hearing loss or poor hearing, statutory blindness, peripheral field problems or other vision loss, clinical obesity, attention deficit hyperactivity or, simply, adhd, bipolar disorder or manic depression, panic disorder, schizophrenia, autism, head trauma, memory loss, low iq, mental retardation, learning disability, epilepsy, cancer, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, lupus, anxiety, inner ear problems, meniere's, vertigo or dizziness, kidney failure requiring dialysis or other renal problems, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or other liver disease, pancreatitis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, rsd or reflex sympathetic dystrophy, crohn's disease, sarcoidosis, peripheral vascular disease, lyme disease, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, hiv, aids, anemia, sickle cell, thyroid problems including hypothyroidism, esrd or end stage renal disease, reflux, gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease), cfids, muscular dystrophy, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, or tachycardia, bradycardia or other arrhythmia and have initiated or been denied on a social security disability, or ssi, claim for benefits, this site may assist you with your case. Social Security Disability benefits are often difficult to win; however many claims for social security disability are lost simply because a claimant did not know enough about the disability process to their social security or ssi claim. For information re: representation on a social security disability or ssi claim (attorney or non attorney representative), see the "questions" & "how" pages. |
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