How Social Security Disability attorneys process Stroke Claims?
Stroke is a more popular term denoting a cerebral vascular accident. It usually happens when some part of the brain does not get adequate oxygen. Stroke, frequently result in a sudden loss of neurological function thereby causing permanent or short term motor skills loss. Stroke signs include loss of sensation, muscle weakness and numbness. Muscle weakness happens in extremities and usually happens on one side of your body. Usually the symptoms differ in severity from one person to another.
Stroke – Causes and Effects
A stroke is usually caused when an artery in the brain is blocked by means of fatty deposits or a blood clot termed as cerebral infarction or when a cerebral artery is ruptured causing bleeding into the brain. This condition is termed as cerebral hemorrhage. Some other strokes result from cerebral aneurysms as well. Stroke can leave several paralyzing effects on your body. These include numbness, paralysis, weakness and language and speech problems. They can also cause personality changes and create problems with your vision. Ability to walk and maintaining balance are also likely effects.
How claim approval is obtained in cerebral vascular accident cases?
A stroke qualifies for SSD benefits three months post a cerebral vascular accident. The social security administration is vested with the responsibility of reviewing your claim by means of evaluating the effects of stroke on your body and the extent of your recovery. Although a stroke has qualifying criteria, the SSA does not usually focus on the medical condition. Instead, they look at how the problem limits and affects an individual’s functioning abilities. When these inabilities and effects prevent the individual from engaging in employment for a minimum period of one year; chance of SSD approval increases.
Role of a disability attorney in stroke claims
An experienced and specialized attorney can help in drawing a symptom close to one of the listings published in the blue book followed by the SSA. Effects of stroke originate from the brain and therefore, their symptoms can be held in close context with many other medical conditions whose listings are available. For instance, when a cerebral vascular accident has interfered with the claimant’s feeling in one of his legs or co-ordination, it may prevent him to walk freely. The role of your attorney in a disability claim is immense especially when claims are denied in the initial stages.
Even when your symptom has not been listed in the manual, effects that jeopardize your ability to monetarily gain from work are still considered for a disability claim. Such kind of details and the way in which it needs to be handled are well understood by your attorney who can therefore, make a judicious legal representation. Also, in cases of complete paralysis and other similar limitations, you may want to hire a successful attorney.
Strokes can also result in cognitive difficulties with respect to balance, speech and focus. A cerebral vascular accident can also possibly cause an individual to develop depression. Having all effects medically documented by a specialist doctor is important to prove your claim during the appeal process.
