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Heart Disease and Social Security Disability

If you suffer from heart disease you may be wondering if you are eligible for Social Security disability benefits. Heart disease is a general term to describe a number of conditions which affect either your heart or your blood vessels. Heart disease is the leading killer for men and women in the U.S.

Heart disease is a serious condition that can lead to: 

• Heart attack
• Angina (chest pain)
• Stroke
• Infections of the valves or heart muscle 

Heart disease is also known as cardiovascular disease. Many times, sufferers of heart disease aren't even aware they have the condition until they experience something serious, such as a heart attack or stroke.

Symptoms of a heart attack or stroke include: 

• Angina (chest pain)
• Difficulty breathing
• Feeling of numbness, weakness or pain in your arms or legs

 
If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with heart disease, you might be wondering if you qualify for Social Security disability benefits. The listing of impairments for the cardiovascular system under the Social Security Administration guidelines includes: 

• Chronic heart failure
• Ischemic heart disease
• Recurrent arrhythmias
• Symptomatic congenital heart disease
• Heart transplant
• Aneurysm of aorta or major branches
• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Peripheral arterial disease

 
Contact a Social Security disability attorney who can help you determine if you qualify for disability benefits. The process of securing Social Security Disability and/or Supplemental Security Income benefits can be difficult and overwhelming. Don't go it alone! The attorneys at LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Atlanta, Georgia, understand the inner workings of the Social Security Administration and will help you navigate the system. Call us today for a FREE legal consultation - 1-888-234-5758.