Yes, it is possible for you to receive social security disability income for several digestive system disorders. Because the digestive system spans across our body’s core, affecting organs like the stomach, liver, kidneys, pancreas, intestines and more. The organs that make up this system are vital to how we process food, toxins and ultimately survive.
Conditions that severely affect the digestive system can have detrimental effects and keep many from part or full-time employment. If you find yourself in this situation, then it’s time to consider applying for social security disability benefits.
What Digestive System Disorders Qualify For SSDI
Because the digestive system works with multiple organs throughout our body, there are numerous disorders that can affect this system. Just some of these conditions include but are not limited to liver dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal hemorrhages, and malnutrition.
The Social Security Administration’s Blue Book guidelines require you to gather as much evidence as possible to prove your disability. Medical treatment or surgery is often used to gauge how severe a claimant’s condition might be. This factor can also indicate the duration and draining nature of the digestive condition affecting an individual. Severe cases of a digestive disorder that are minimally responsive to medical intervention, have a higher case for getting approved.
This does not mean that cases that respond to some medical treatment, won’t be able to get approved. The frequency of treatment and duration of each treatment’s lasting effects are also considered by the SSA. Gathering a written record from your medical provider and a diagnosis is a huge key to getting SSDI claims approved.
Beyond chronic conditions with your digestive system, there are also conditions that qualify you for short-term disability. This means you would receive disability benefits for one year or less. Two examples that would qualify you for limited disability under these circumstances, includes a liver transplantation or a blood transfusion following esophageal hemorrhaging.
To learn more about which conditions or symptoms qualify you for SSDI, please visit this page by the social security administration.
Consult With Our SSD Attorney In Virginia Beach And Communities Across The Hampton Roads Area
If you face a condition that affects your digestive tract, then it’s time to consider filing for disability. For conditions like IBS, VA’s disability law requires you to keep track of numerous factors. Just some include your symptoms, doctor’s visits, medical treatments, communication with your previous employers, and more. It can be overwhelming to gather all of this evidence and communicate with SSDI officials alone.
At O’Neil and Bowman Disability Group, our team of social security disability lawyers all across the Hampton Roads map are ready to fight for you. We will ensure you receive the benefits you rightfully deserve.
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