Do You Have Fibromyalgia? Disability Benefits May Be Available to You.
Fibromyalgia patients suffer from multiple symptoms such as chronic pain, fatigue and depression. To obtain Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, you must provide medical proof that these symptoms impair your ability to perform work and daily tasks. Medical reports from a rheumatologist should document widespread pain that is not caused by another underlying condition and that lasts for at least 12 months. This may include soreness in 18 tender points from the head to the inner knees. In addition, blood tests that rule out other conditions with similar symptoms are an important part of your medical records.
How Has Your Fibromyalgia Disability Affected You?
Fibromyalgia shares many symptoms with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as chronic pain syndrome. These symptoms include:
- Fatigue and exhaustion
- Chronic pain
- Sensitivity to touch
- Sore muscles and joints
- Abdominal pain
- Headaches
- Depression and anxiety
- Trouble sleeping
- Difficulty concentrating
- Memory problems
There are numerous additional symptoms and complications caused by fibromyalgia disability. The compound effects of these symptoms often make living with fibromyalgia difficult, as these symptoms are debilitating and prevent people from working, caring for their families and participating in their former daily activities.
You had enough trouble getting a diagnosis for your symptoms. Our experienced attorneys will walk you through the SSD claims process for fibromyalgia disability benefits. We will work hard to make everything go smoothly so you get the benefits you need sooner.
Our Lawyers Know What Information the SSA Wants to See
Doctors do not know the cause of fibromyalgia, but it is thought that a number of factors may contribute to it, including infection, physical or emotional trauma, and genetic mutations. Because fibromyalgia is not a condition listed in the Social Security Administration's (SSA) impairment listing, obtaining SSD benefits can be a challenge.
At Schwartzapfel Partners P.C., we help people just like you every day. Our experienced SSD benefits attorneys know how to obtain and provide the correct medical evidence to the SSA. We will make sure your medical records specify your residual functional capacity while suffering from fibromyalgia. Please call our office now toll free at 888-801-1914 to learn more.
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With an overall success rate of nearly 98 percent,* we know what it takes to successfully obtain money and benefits for our clients. Contact our disability benefits lawyers for a free consultation.
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