Social Security Disability and Seizure Disorders
It can be difficult to hold a job when, at any moment, you might lose consciousness and control of your own movements.
At Shifrin Newman Smith Inc., we have the experience, knowledge and resources it will take to help you succeed in making a case for disability benefits. We have been dedicated to this work for more than two decades, and we have helped thousands of Ohio residents obtain disability benefits in the years since, including many who suffered from epilepsy and seizures. The consultation is free; there are no attorney fees to pay unless we win. Call 877-230-5500 or contact us online.
Help your own cause. Although epilepsy and seizure disorders are usually not curable, with the help of pharmaceutical drugs, they can be effectively managed in most people. Take any medications your doctor prescribes. Take them as directed, without fail. If you don't, the SSA will likely deny your claim for disability benefits.
Key Questions
Whether you have epilepsy or some other type of seizure disorder, the SSA's main focus is on how your condition will functionally limit your ability to work and earn a minimal income for at least 12 months. Please note that you must be following prescribed treatment.
Key questions the government will want answers to include:
- What type of seizures do you suffer from? (grand mal, petit mal, focal)
- How often do you have attacks?
- How long do the episodes typically last?
- When do the attacks usually occur? (day or night)
- What types of secondary effects have you suffered, if any?
- Have you been prescribed medication?
- Have you fully complied with your doctor's orders for taking that medication?
Our attorneys understand what the medical evidence has to show and how to properly present it. We work with your doctor to build a clear and compelling case for immediate approval of your claim. We also gather any additional medical evidence that may be necessary, including statements from family or friends who have witnessed your attacks.
If We Don't Win, You Don't Pay Any Attorney Fees. It's Just That Simple.
Our offices are located in Akron, Cleveland and Toledo, and our lawyers help people throughout the state of Ohio.
If we can't help you by recovering benefits, you don't have to pay an attorney fee. There is absolutely no risk. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. To schedule a free consultation, call 877-230-5500 or contact us online.
