How Social Security Decides Whether Cancer Qualifies as a Disability
Many types of cancer are recognized by the SSA as possibly valid reasons to claim disability benefits in Georgia. Some diagnoses that could secure benefits for you include:
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Melanoma (skin cancer)
- Breast cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Lung cancer
- Stomach cancer
- Pancreatic cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Esophageal cancer
A cancer diagnosis alone, however, does not necessarily qualify you for Social Security Disability benefits.
No matter what kind of cancer you have, the key for disability benefits is showing that your disease has interfered with your ability to hold down a job.
You must convince the SSA that you cannot participate in the “substantial gainful activity” needed to support yourself and that your condition will last a year or more.
Many people have their applications denied because their information doesn’t show clearly enough how their medical condition makes working nearly impossible.
It can be critical to work with a lawyer who knows Social Security Disability and these types of claims well.
It is also important to know if you could qualify for a “Compassionate Allowance.” That is faster approval for someone with aggressive cancer.
The Compassionate Allowances program allows the SSA to quickly identify medical conditions that would obviously qualify an applicant for benefits.
A Georgia Social Security Disability lawyer from Silver & Archibald can help you determine the right course for your disability claim.
Start with a FREE disability claim consultation from our team.
How Can You Build a Strong Cancer Disability Claim in Georgia?
The Social Security Administration isn’t just going to take your word for it when you say you are unable to work due to your cancer.
You need to build a case showing how your symptoms interfere with the tasks you do at work. Items that help include:
- Medical records related diagnostic tests, like biopsies
- Medical records of your treatments
- A list of any medications you’re using
- Information about side effects of your treatments
- Evidence about the persistence, progression or recurrence of cancer
- Any evidence that shows disruptions to your work, like missed days and reduced hours
- Testimony from employers that shows you’re unable to complete job duties
- Personal statements from loved ones who have seen how your cancer has affected you
Even if you think that you have enough evidence, your claim could still be rejected. This happens to many applicants, but an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer from our firm can help you appeal after a disability denial.
Building a convincing cancer disability claim is complicated, but you don’t have to do this on your own. Silver & Archibald has helped thousands of people just like you fight for the benefits that they deserve.
We know money might be tight right now. You should know that you do not have to pay a lawyer until you win. There are no initial fees to worry about.
Contact Silver & Archibald today and learn more about what our Georgia disability law firm can do to help you steady your life.
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Answers to Common Questions About Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability is a huge program with a vast set of rules. As a resource for you as you sort out your disability claim, the disability lawyers at Silver & Archibald have prepared answers to some of the most common questions people have.
Common Disability Benefits Questions »
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