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New Tests May Be Able to Predict Kidney Failure

When a severe medical condition-such as kidney failure that leads to related medical complications-results in disability and the inability to work you may be able to receive long-term disability benefits.

Health Day reports that new tests may be able to predict the risk of kidney failure. These 2 tests can help in determining which patients who have chronic kidney disease will have a greater chance of suffering kidney failure and death.

Being able to predict the risk of kidney failure could improve medical care and prevent others from undergoing unnecessary types of treatment. For those who are facing kidney failure, early treatment could help lead to a better quality of life, along with improving survival rates.

Researchers say that it will be necessary for clinical trials before these new tests can be used in the medical field.

While undergoing treatment and recovery for chronic kidney disease or any other severe medical condition, you may be entitled to receive disability benefits. A Broward County long-term disability lawyer can work with you in applying for benefits or appealing denied disability benefits.

You should contact a lawyer if you have any questions concerning your eligibility or how you can improve your chances at a favorable outcome the first time you apply.

Long-term disability benefits may be available to those who have purchased a disability plan from a private insurer or have coverage through an employer. Unfortunately, the insurers don't make it easy for the disabled to get access to the benefits they deserve. When a severe medical condition makes it impossible for you to work and you've been denied your long-term disability benefits, an attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. can help you to cut through the red tape and fight for your benefits, no matter where you live in the U.S! Contact a South Florida disability attorney today - 1-888-234-5758.