What Types of Diabetes Are Covered Under Social Security?
Beginning in June 2011, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop recognizing diabetes mellitus (the full medical term for diabetes) as a qualifying disability, unless the ailing individual is a child under the age of six. This is mainly due to the advances in medical care and advancements that have occurred over the past decades. However, more than 20 million Americans live with some form of diabetes, many of whom are unable to work due to medical complications raised by their diabetes. For individuals with complications, it is possible to seek and qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
Diabetes Mellitus Information and Qualifying Criteria
Type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent or "juvenile" diabetes) is more likely to cause the serious medical conditions that qualify for disability benefits. However, Type 2 diabetes (adult onset diabetes) commonly goes undiagnosed for years, silently damaging other organs and systems.
There are three disabling conditions directly linked to diabetes mellitus that may qualify for you SSDI:
- Neuropathy: Impaired function in two extremities (feet, legs or hands) resulting in inability to walk, extreme pain when standing, loss of sensation or severe coordination problems
- Retinopathy: Severe visual impairment (loss of acuity or peripheral vision)
- Acidosis: An average of one insulin deficiency emergency episode every two months (or six times in a year) resulting in diabetic shock or other medical trauma
From our New York law offices, we have also helped clients with diabetes qualify for SSDI under related medical conditions caused by severe diabetes such as kidney failure, hypertension (dangerously high blood pressure), heart failure and gangrene infections requiring amputation.
We know that prompt treatment of these conditions is critical, and that a diagnosis and record of ongoing diabetes treatment is crucial to winning an SSDI claim. We will help you take the right steps and fight for the benefits you need.
We Can Help You Find a Way to Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits
If you are suffering from medical complications caused by diabetes mellitus, reach out to our experienced and dedicated attorneys at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. We have helped clients with diabetes meet the SSA's stringent criteria for other qualifying disorders, even after they were initially turned down. Contact our New York law firm today for a free case evaluation.
The vast majority of SSDI claims are initially denied. Don't give up! We pride ourselves on helping people like you win disability benefits so you can focus on treatment without the worries. Our skilled team has a very high success rate from working closely with clients to properly document and file claims.*
Learn More About Diabetes and Social Security Disability. No Attorneys Fees Unless We Win
To learn more about our practice or the medical issues associated with high blood sugar and diabetes-related disability claims, call our office now at 888-801-1914 or contact our New York SSDI lawyers online. You pay nothing for your initial consultation and we charge no attorneys fees unless we win money and benefits for you.
*Past results do not guarantee a future outcome.
