Many Common Conditions Qualify For SSDI Benefits
The Importance Of Good Medical Documentation In SSDI Claims
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That is why you need an experienced SSDI lawyer. At Miller & Caggiano, LLP, our attorneys understand the anxiety our New York clients face during the Social Security Disability Insurance application process. We aim to reduce your fears by helping you understand if you have a qualifying condition and what medical documentation is needed to get your SSDI claim approved.
SSA evaluates disability claims based on how a condition limits a person’s ability to work, not simply on a diagnosis alone. Commonly approved claims involve:
While SSA maintains a listing of impairments, some of which qualify for compassionate allowances or fast-track disability approval at a certain degree of severity or when the applicant has a terminal illness, approval is not limited to those conditions or technical requirements.
Many – if not most – applicants for SSDI have multiple physical and mental conditions that combine to be disabling, rather than one single condition that qualifies.
Good medical records are the key to a successful SSDI claim. Consistent treatment, detailed provider notes and other medical documentation connecting your symptoms to marked functional limitations in your daily life can be more important than the diagnosis.
The team at Miller & Caggiano, LLP, can help you understand your disability options. Our attorneys can be reached at our offices in Bohemia and Garden City and represent clients throughout New York. Call 516-506-7655 or use the online contact form to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.
- Musculoskeletal disorders, such as severe arthritis, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease and joint dysfunction that limits standing, walking or the use of the hands
- Neurological disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injuries and complications from strokes
- Cardiovascular conditions, including congestive heart failure, ischemic heart disease and recurrent arrhythmias
- Respiratory illnesses, including COPD, pulmonary fibrosis and severe asthma
- Autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease
- Mental health conditions, including major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe anxiety disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder