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.
The Social Security Administration makes decisions regarding disability cases based on an applicant's ability to work. Under the SSA's framework, there are numerous physical & mental disorders that qualify for disability benefits, if severe enough to limit your ability to work. Our Social Security disability attorneys can help you determine whether your condition is limiting enough to qualify for the benefits that you're seeking.
Qualifying Physical Disorders
- Cancer
- Heart conditions
- Muscle and bone disorders
- Diabetes
- Back and neck injuries and conditions, including degenerative disk disease, disk herniation, bulging disks, spinal stenosis and scoliosis
- Spinal disorders
- Chronic migraine headaches
- HIV and AIDS
- Chronic breathing problems including chronic obstructive pulmonary deficiency (COPD),emphysema and asthma
- Hip and knee injuries, and other joint conditions including arthritis
- Stroke and other neurological problems
- Epilepsy and seizure disorders
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Hepatitis C
- Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain disorders
Questions? Our Experienced SSDI & SSI Attorneys Can Help
If you suffer from one of the above disorders, or any other physical impairment that prevents you from working, our Omaha, Nebraska, Social Security law firm can help. Attorney Tim Cuddigan has helped thousands of individuals with Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income claims, and he is highly experienced 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.
If you have questions regarding a physical disorder, Social Security disability benefits, or Supplemental Security Income benefits, contact us for a free evaluation of your claim. We are available for evening and weekend appointments and if you are located in the Omaha area, we can travel to your home if you are unable to visit our office. Call us today at (402) 933-5405.
