Advocating for People Suffering from Lung Disease
Many Americans suffer from lung diseases that make it nearly impossible for them to work. At the law office of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates, we represent people seeking Social Security benefits from our five office locations in northern Illinois, including one in Chicago.
Lung Diseases — Medical Conditions Listed by Social Security
There are many types of medical conditions classified as lung diseases by the SSA that can make it impossible to hold down gainful employment. In most instances, lung diseases covered under Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplement Security Income (SSI) result in decreased respiratory ability that causes symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, wheezing and chest pain.
Examples of the types of lung diseases that may make you eligible for Social Security include:
- Chronic pulmonary insufficiency
- Asthma
- Emphysema
- Cystic fibrosis
- Pneumoconiosis
- Bronchiectasis
- Mycobacterial, mycotic and other chronic lung infections
- Multiple chemical sensitivities
Getting Prompt Medical Treatment is Key
The key to successfully applying for Social Security benefits often lies in obtaining objective medical evidence concerning your medical condition. Proof of your medical diagnoses, treatments received and medications prescribed will go a long way in protecting your eligibility for benefits. Your doctor will be able to work with you to create a thorough record of your medical condition and its effects on your ability to work.
A lung disease can make it impossible to hold down any sort of gainful employment. At the law firm of Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates, our lawyers work with people to get them the benefits they need. To learn more about applying for Social Security, why not contact us today for an appointment with an experienced attorney?
