Disability Law Claims Blog

Diabetes and Social Security Disability

As November comes to a close, it is helpful to examine the process of Social Security disability for those with diabetes. After all, November is American Diabetes Month, and this condition is a major one on the list of SSA covered disabilities.

Statistics show that diabetes is one of the four conditions that are the most often approved after at least one denial. While many other people with disabilities often have to wait months or even years for approval as well, the waiting period can be especially brutal to those with diabetes. This is because many suffering from this condition have several types of disabilities.

Typical ailments caused by diabetes include the inability to stand or walk due to major circulatory issues, blindness, stroke, heart disease, and possibly the eventual need to amputate at least one limb. This is in addition to dealing with the daily routine for many that involves monitoring blood sugar and injecting insulin.

Unfortunately, more people than ever are experiencing such issues. The growth rate of diabetes among both adults and children has skyrocketed, and so have waiting times Social Security disability. The two combined can make for a very uncomfortable wait for a decision.

While the wait is unfortunate, the people suffering from diabetes who have applied might be among the luckiest. Sadly, about one quarter of those with this condition have no idea that they even have it, which means they get no treatment or disability benefits. Clearly, this is a dangerous situation, one that an entire month devoted to awareness of the condition could help change.

If you have diabetes, have applied for disability, and want support during the process, you can contact a lawyer. Even if you have not yet applied and are interested in finding out about the process, you should seek the help of legal representation.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida disability lawyers, LaVan & Neidenberg, represent over 5000 disability claimants. Our disability attorneys have experience with cross examining agency-appointed medical and vocational experts and take time when speaking with you about your disability claim. Call 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.