Epilepsy
As the Basis of a Claim for Social
Security Disability or Long Term Disability Benefits
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What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a lifelong neurological
disorder, which causes recurrent seizures.
What Causes Epilepsy?
Epilepsy can be caused by anything that disturbs the normal pattern of activity in the brain. Examples of which could be an illness of the brain, head trauma etc.
How is Epilepsy treated?
One form of treatment is taking antiepileptic drugs. The following is a list of the most common drugs prescribed by doctors: Carbamazapine, Clonazepam, Ethosuximide, Phenobarbita, Phenytoin, Primidone, Valproate.
The next treatment option is surgery. Doctors will scan the brain and locate the exact area that is causing the seizures. They will then remove that area of the brain.
Next is shocking the vagus nerves. There are two vagus nerves that extend from the brain along each side of the neck and down the throat to the gastrointestinal tract. These nerves help control swallowing and speech, and they appear to connect to the parts of the brain that are affected by epileptic seizures.
Finally, it has proven quite helpful for people with epilepsy to change their diet to one low in sugar and protein and high in fat.
Can Epilepsy 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 Epilepsy. 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.