Qualifying Physical Disorders for Social Security Benefits
Omaha, Nebraska - Lincoln, Nebraska - Council Bluffs, Iowa
Many people seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits have questions regarding which physical impairments qualify for benefits payments. Questions and confusion can increase when a claim is denied.
Individuals with a wide range of physical illnesses or conditions are eligible for benefits under Social Security rules. We can help you determine whether your illness or condition so limits your ability to work that you are qualified.
The Social Security Administration makes decisions regarding disability cases based on an applicants' ability to work. Under its framework, there are numerous physical disorders that qualify for disability benefits, if severe enough to limit your ability to work. These disorders include:
- Chronic breathing problems including emphysema and asthma
- Hip, knee injuries and other joint conditions including arthritis
- Muscle and bone disorders
- Diabetes
- Back and neck injuries and conditions, including degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, bulging discs, spinal stenosis and scoliosis
- Chronic migraine headaches
- HIV and AIDS
- Cancer
- Heart problems
- Stroke and other neurological problems
- Multiple sclerosis
- Epilepsy and seizure disorders
- Hepatitis C
- Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain disorders
If you suffer from one of the above disorders, or any other physical impairment that prevents you from working, the Omaha, Nebraska, Social Security law firm of Timothy J. Cuddigan can help. Attorney Tim Cuddigan has resolved thousands of Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income claims, and is fully familiar with application and appeal methods and approaches that are frequently effective when pursuing a claim.
Mr. Cuddigan is a current board member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) and conducts seminars on physical disorders relating to Social Security benefits, including multiple sclerosis, spine disorders and post-polio syndrome. Our office can represent you by filing your application or by appealing your denial. For a free evaluation of your case, contact us.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding physical disorders, Social Security disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income benefits, contact us for a free evaluation of your claim. We are available for evening and weekend appointments and can travel to your home if you are unable to visit our offices. We are located near the Social Security district office in the Old Mill area of Omaha, right off Dodge Street. To contact an experienced lawyer, call (402) 397-2000 or (888) 742-9114.
