Cystic Fibrosis
As the Basis of a Claim for Social Security Disability or Long Term Disability Benefits
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What is Cystic fibrosis? 
Cystic Fibrosis is a disease of the
secretory glands, including the glands that make mucus and sweat. This disease
causes mucus to become thick and sticky which wreaks havoc in many organs in the
body most notably the pancreas and lungs. The most common symptoms that plague
those who have the disease are breathing issues, salty tasting skin, problems
gaining weight, digestive problems, and diarrhea.
What Causes Cystic fibrosis?
The only way an individual can acquire this disease is if a specific gene is inherited from both parents.
How is Cystic fibrosis treated?
There many forms of treatment when it comes to slowing the effects of cystic fibrosis. Firstly, doctors will usually have patients on antibiotics to suppress infections affecting the lungs, and other organs. Doctors will also have their patients engage in different types of digestive therapy, and respiratory therapies.
If the condition worsens, greater measures will usually be taken such as surgery or blood transfusions.
Can Cystic fibrosis 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 system, especially when you are simultaneously dealing with a serious illness as rheumatoid arthritis.
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.