Addison’s disease refers to a rare medical condition in which the adrenal glands stop producing sufficient levels of aldosterone and cortisol hormones. The two hormones perform several important functions like maintaining proper blood sugar levels, maintaining blood pressure, cardiovascular function, and regulating sodium and potassium levels. In extreme cases, it may create difficulties in doing everyday activities and retaining regular employment. In such a situation, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) may offer some much-needed relief.
However, winning SSI or SSDI benefits is not simple and straightforward. Complicated Social Security Disability (SSD) application process and tight federal regulations set by the Social Security Administration make winning SSI or SSDI benefits overly difficult. More than two-thirds of all applications for SSI or SSDI benefits made to the SSA result in a notice of denial. Contacting an experienced and knowledgeable Addison’s Disease Disability Benefits Lawyer at The Keener Law Firm can help you navigate through the complicated SSD application and win the benefits you need and deserve.
If your Addison’s disease condition can be treated with long-term hormone replacements, you would most likely be able to continue working or do some other job. In such a case, you may not be entitled to Addison’s Disease SSD benefits. However, if your condition renders you unable to work, you might qualify for SSI or SSDI benefits. You may qualify for SSD benefits in either of the following two ways:
Addison’s disease, being a type of adrenal gland disorder, is considered a disability under the listing for endocrine disorders. It is slightly different from other disability listings, which specify impairment requirements to match the listing criteria. Endocrine disorder listing refers to other disability listings for body systems affected by the disorder.
Depending on the symptoms of your Addison’s disease condition, you may be able to meet the eligibility criteria for one or more of the following listings:
Even if you do not meet any of these listing criteria, you may still qualify for Addison’s Disease Disability Benefits by proving inability to work based on an assessment of your Residual Functional Capacity.
If you or a loved one is unable to work because of Addison’s disease, an accomplished Addison’s Disease Disability Benefits Lawyer at our office may help you understand if you qualify for the benefits you need. Contact The Keener Law Firm today for a free consultation and claim review.