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Alzheimer’s Disease Linked to Specific Blood Protein

With the diagnosis of a serious degenerative disease such as Alzheimer's disease, often comes a decline in a person's ability to work to the point where an individual may need Social Security disability benefits.

In a study supported by the National Institutes of Health, Alzheimer's has been linked to a specific blood protein, apolipoprotein E (ApoE). This blood protein was found after giving a simple blood test that is able to show beta-amyloid protein levels in the brain.

Beta-amyloid protein is an indication of Alzheimer's. Those who had higher levels of the blood protein ApoE were also found to have higher amounts of amyloid in the medial temporal lobe. This part of the brain plays a role in memory.

With this find, the hope is that a blood test can be developed which will help to predict who is at risk of developing Alzheimer's. In addition, this may also indicate who would benefit from participating in clinical trials aimed at finding an effective treatment or prevention of the devastating disease.

This study was published in the Dec. 20, 2010 issue of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.

If you suffer from a severe mental or physical condition, a Social Security disability attorney can advise you of your eligibility for Social Security disability benefits. In addition, an attorney can assist you with applying for benefits or appealing a claim that has been denied.

When you are interviewing Social Security Disability attorneys ask critical questions, like: how many Social Security Disability hearings do you have per month; do you understand the SSA's POMS (the manual Social Security employees use to process claims); and, do you understand the date last insured and how it affects my disability onset date?

The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Atlanta, Georgia represent over 5000 disability claimants. Our disability attorneys have experience with cross examining medical and vocational experts and take time when speaking with you about your case. Contact us today at 1-888-234-5758 for a FREE legal consultation. There is NO OBLIGATION to hire our firm and there are NO FEES unless one of our trained disability lawyers wins your case.