Cincinnati Social Security Disability Attorney
Disability Benefits for Lupus
Lupus is a multi-system, autoimmune disease that can damage or affect many different tissues and body organs. There is no question that Lupus can be debilitating. It's also true that the effects of Lupus can vary wildly from person to person — with symptoms being present and severe one week or absent or mild the next.
Unfortunately, the inconsistencies of this disease can make it hard for people who have it to obtain disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
If you have Lupus — you will find the kind of experienced legal help you need at the Ohio disability law firm of Shifrin Newman Smith Inc. Government disability claims have been our sole focus since 1985. The consultation is free; there are no fees to pay unless we win. Just call 877-230-5500 or contact us online.
Help your own cause. Always heed your doctor's advice, follow through on their treatment recommendations and take the medications they have prescribed for you.
Complications and Secondary Effects
While the hallmark fatigue and joint pains associated with Lupus can be enough to keep a person from working, severe cases of the disease often lead to a number of equally debilitating secondary conditions, including:
- Kidney damage or kidney failure
- Chronic pulmonary hypertension
- Inflammation of the nervous system or brain leading to memory problems, confusion, stroke, seizures, behavioral changes
- Coronary heart disease
The disability criteria for immune system disorders such as Lupus and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) are covered in sections 14.00 (adults) and 114.00 (children) of the SSA's listing of impairments.
What We Do to Help
If you have lupus, our attorneys can do several things to help you make a strong and convincing case for disability benefits. We gather the necessary medical evidence, a service many law firms will not provide. We will even cover the medical records fee if you can't afford it. In addition, we will work with your doctor to make sure the complications of your lupus are documented according to the SSA's requirements. We may even be able to connect you with free or low-cost medical services in your area.
Our Goal Is Your Success.
If We Don't Win, You Don't Pay Any Attorney Fees.
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.
