Stroke Benefits Under SSDI
A stroke is a disruption of blood flow to a region of the brain, from a burst blood vessel (hemorrhage) or from a blockage (blood clot). The medical term is cerebral vascular accident or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), and the Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes it as a central nervous system vascular accident.
Whatever you call it, the brain damage from a stroke can manifest throughout the body. While some people fully recover, many suffer severe and lasting disabilities. If a loved one cannot return to work after suffering a major stroke, he or she may meet the SSA criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. That criteria includes:
- Aphasia: Loss of speech, ineffective speech, or other difficulty communicating or processing language
or
- Impaired motor function: Paralysis of one side of the body, or significant and persistent "disorganization" in two extremities that affects gross motor skills, dexterous movements or locomotion
Brain damage is difficult to identify and quantify from medical scans. The full effects may not be apparent right away, and some people who are initially paralyzed or unable to speak will regain those functions. For this reason, disability claims for stroke are always deferred for three months. At Schwartzapfel Partners P.C., our job is to make sure that your medical records are complete and up-to-date when the SSA or hearing judge considers your claim for stroke benefits under SSDI.
We Can Help Determine if You Can File a Claim if You've Had a Stroke
Strokes are the number one cause of disability in the United States and the number two cause of death. But like other impairments recognized by the SSA, it's not the stroke itself, but the aftermath, that determines whether you qualify for benefits.
Our SSDI lawyers know what type of evidence is needed to satisfy claims officers or a hearing judge. The disability must last at least 12 months and effectively prevent you from working at any job. We work with the stroke victim, family members and doctors to document slow and slurred speech, impaired walking, loss of hand grip or other qualifying symptoms.
Strokes can strike any person of any age, but older workers have a higher risk, a harder time recovering and more difficulties in finding suitable jobs. Our team knows how to take full advantage of the special consideration given to claimants over age 50.
Learn About Your Stroke Benefits Under SSDI. Contact Our New York Law Firm.
You pay no upfront costs or attorneys fees unless we secure money and benefits for you or your loved one. Call us today at 888-801-1914 or contact our New York law offices online to learn more about your potential SSDI benefits.
