Colitis

As the Basis of a Claim for Social Security Disability or Long Term Disability Benefits

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What is colitis?
 

Colitis is a disease of the colon characterized by sores and inflammation. Although, most commonly, this disease, will affect the lower section of the colon, it is possible that the entire length of the colon could be affected by the disease.
 

Do you suffer from colitis? Have you been denied Social Security Disability / SSD, Supplemental Security Income / SSI, or Long term disability / ERISA benefits? The disability attorneys at The Rosenblum Law Firm, with offices in New Jersey and New York, have vast experience in the fields of Social Security Disability / SSD, Supplemental Security Income / SSI, and Long Term Disability / ERISA. The lawyers at the Rosenblum Law Firm have knowledge and skill when it comes to dealing with disability cases involving complex medical issues such as colitis. The attorneys at The Rosenblum Law Firm are happy to assist with your Social Security Disability/SSD, Supplemental Security Income/SSI, and Long Term Disability claim and also provide the following information regarding Colitis that you may find helpful.
 

What causes colitis?
 

Doctors are unsure what causes colitis, however it is believed that this disease is auto-immune meaning it is the product of the immune system attacking itself. Doctors also observe that people are more likely to develop colitis if another member of the family has it.
 

What are the symptoms of colitis?
 

Stomach pain, bloody stool, great urgency to have a bowel movement, frequent bowel movements.
 

How is colitis treated?
 

There are several types of medicine prescribed for colitis patients. First, they are prescribed steroids which reduce symptoms, then aminosalicylates and immunomodulators.

Aside from medications it is also very important to monitor your diet and stay clear of food that aggravate the digestive system.
 

Can colitis form the basis for my Social Security or Long Term Disability Claim?
 

Yes. Disability claims are based on the restrictions and functional limitations that a person has a result of their medical condition.  This requires proof of the disability.  

Nevertheless, in order to successfully pursue a claim for your Social Security Disability benefits, it will be necessary to establish a pattern regarding your debilitating disease that will be apparent to the Social Security Administration when they review your case.
 

Documenting Your Disability
 

It is important to document how this debilitating medical condition impacts makes you unable to perform a job and function normally in your daily life.  This will be helpful in conveying what kind of impact this condition is having on you and how functionally limited you are.
 

Help from Your Doctors and Health Care Providers
 

Arguably the most essential way to prove your disability is through the opinions of your health care providers that are backed up by medical records.  Based on our experience, we will be able to get the cooperation and support you need from your doctors / health care providers.
 

Conclusion
 

At The Rosenblum Law Firm, we understand how hard it is to deal with this confusing and time-consuming legal issues involved in a Social Security Disability / SSD, Supplemental Security Income / SSI, or Long term disability / ERISA denial, especially when you are simultaneously dealing with a serious illness as colitis. 
 

We have helped many other clients in the successful pursuit of their disability claims and we can help you, too.  Please call us at 1-866-634-9849 or email us by clicking here clicking here.