Do Not Fight the Battle Alone
If you have diabetes, you know that it can be devastating to many parts of the body. When diabetes prevents you from being able to work, you can apply for Social Security Disability/Supplemental Security Income (SSD/SSI) benefits. It is a good idea to work with an attorney because no matter how severe the effects of your diabetes, you must provide the correct medical evidence to receive benefits.
The attorneys at the Robert A. Koenigsberg Law Offices understand the intricacies of the SSD/SSI system. We help people with diabetes and other medical conditions apply for benefits. If your application has been denied, do not give up; many people are approved after a disability hearing. You can rely on our knowledge and experience to guide you through the SSD/SSI process. For a free consultation with a New York City diabetes lawyer, please call 212-964-9292 or contact us online.
A Disease With Dangerous Complications
Diabetes is one of the conditions named in the Social Security Administration's (SSA) listing of impairments. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes may qualify for benefits. Like most conditions, however, you must do more than just claim that you have diabetes. You must provide medical evidence to prove the disabling effects diabetes has on your life and ability to work in substantial gainful activity.
Diabetes may cause severe complications that span a wide range of bodily systems and may include:
- Ketoacidosis (high blood sugar), which causes weakness, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, confusion and shortness of breath. If untreated, ketoacidosis can be fatal.
- Neuropathy (nerve damage) to the arms, hands, legs and feet. This may result in pain, tingling, numbness, poor circulation and additional problems. In extreme cases, amputation of the affected body part may be necessary.
- Retinopathy (eye damage) that may result in cataracts, glaucoma, impaired vision and blindness.
- Kidney failure, which can lead to additional complications and death.
The medical reports you submit must demonstrate that these or other complications have left you without sufficient residual functional capacity to perform your prior job or another job that would allow you to support yourself or your family. We can help you gather the information and medical tests are necessary to prove your disability.
Please call our office at 212-964-9292 to schedule an appointment with a Brooklyn disability benefits lawyer today.
