You may be entitled to file a muscular dystrophy disability claim if your condition is severe and you are no longer able to work. Because muscular dystrophy is incurable and there are no treatments available to stop the progression, it can quickly become disabling.
Sometimes the best a patient can hope for is treatment that helps to reduce or stop deformities in the joints and spine such as:
medication;
physical therapy;
assistive devices; and
surgery.
An inability to work and facing expensive medical treatment can leave a sufferer wondering how they will be able to cope financially. Contacting a Social Security disability lawyer is the best way to learn what options are available. Disability benefits can help to offset lost income.
Muscular Dystrophy Treatment
Medication can help manage muscular symptoms like:
deterioration;
weakness;
spasms; and
stiffness.
Physical therapy can help to improve an individual’s range of motion, preventing or reducing contractures and spine curvature. It can also help keep the joints flexible.
Assistive devices are used to help the individual remain mobile like:
braces;
canes;
wheelchairs; and
walkers.
A ventilator may also become necessary as many patients with muscular dystrophy suffer from respiratory difficulties.
To release the contractures that may develop and that can position joints in painful ways, doctors can perform a tendon release surgery. This may be done to relieve tendons of your hip and knee and on the Achilles tendon at the back of your foot. Surgery may also be needed to correct curvature of the spine.
Hiring a Social Security Disability Lawyer
Even if you qualify for disability benefits, you could still end up having your muscular dystrophy disability claim denied. In order to improve your chance at a favorable outcome, you may need to hire a Social Security disability lawyer.
Finding a Florida disability law firm who has experience in handling these types of cases will make the process much easier to understand and get through. A lawyer may be able to assist with the complicated paperwork and forms that have to be completed.
Contacting a Florida Disability Law Firm
Filing for Social Security disability benefits is complicated and time-consuming, but at LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A., our team of disability attorneys is ready for the challenge. We like to empower our clients by providing a FREE Social Security disability guide so you can learn more about the process of filing for disability benefits.
When you’re ready to get started, contact The Florida disability law firm of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. to begin your claim. Our state-of-the-art, customized intake and database system means less hassle, so you can focus on what’s most important to you instead of having to spend your days wading through confusing legalese and legal red tape. Call today - 1-888-234-5758.
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