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Does Scleroderma Count as a Social Security Disability?

Published on June 22nd, 2019

Every June is an opportunity for our disability attorney in Winfield to discuss scleroderma, also referred to as systemic sclerosis. June is National Scleroderma Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness about this autoimmune rheumatic disease. Roughly 300,000 Americans suffer from scleroderma every year, and about ⅓ of sufferers have the systemic form of scleroderma.

What is It?

This autoimmune disease hardens the connective tissue throughout the body. Those who have scleroderma have an immune system that attacks itself, as it mistakes its own tissues for foreign invaders, causing problems. For those with scleroderma, cells produce collagen as if there is an injury that needs to be repaired. As a result, the cells make too much collagen, which can prevent your body’s organs from operating the way they naturally should.

Keep in mind that the severity of scleroderma is different from individual to individual. It may be mild or it may be significant and life-altering. Unfortunately, this is a chronic illness, so sufferers will have it for the rest of their lives.

Don’t Fight Alone

Our disability attorney near Winfield knows that scleroderma suffers may struggle with holding a job, so we are here to help you secure the benefits that you need. Our team is knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the Social Security Administration and will fight to get you the rights that you deserve.

Feel free to contact us via live chat or call us toll-free at 1-888-529-0600.

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