If you have heart problems that are severe enough to keep you from working, please know that you have the potential to secure ongoing income through Social Security Disability benefits. Depending on the severity, there are several cardiovascular conditions that can qualify you for these payments, including many that are specifically listed by the Social Security Administration.
The Social Security Administration uses a Listing of Impairments (the “Blue Book”) to classify different health conditions as disabilities. If your condition meets the requirements of a specific listing, you will qualify for disability benefits.
The Listing of Impairments for Heart Conditions addresses multiple forms of heart disease, including:
- Chronic (congestive) heart failure
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Ischemic heart disease
- Recurrent arrhythmias
- Heart transplant
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Peripheral arterial disease
Even if you have a heart condition that is not included in the Listing or you don’t meet the eligibility requirements for a certain condition, you may still be able to receive disability benefits if you can show that your condition has prevented you from performing work you have done in the past and that you are not able to perform other jobs due to your medical limitations.
If you aren’t sure about whether your heart condition makes you eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, all you have to do is give MCV Law a call. We can provide you with a free evaluation of your potential eligibility based on your age, earnings, and the physical effects of your condition.
Medical Evidence Needed to Secure Disability Benefits for Heart Conditions
Ensuring that you have supporting evidence and documentation included in your claim is the key to having it approved by the Social Security Administration. The medical records you obtain from your doctor should provide a detailed history, physical examinations, laboratory studies, testing results (EKG, exercise tests, imaging, etc.) the prescribed treatment, and your response to treatment. It is very important for your cardiologist to provide a detailed description of your symptoms and what limitations your condition causes.
At MCV Law, we know what evidence is required for different Social Security Disability claims to be approved. Our team knows that dealing with heart disease can be an overwhelming physical, emotional, and financial burden. We have successfully won benefits for workers afflicted with heart conditions. When work becomes impossible due to the severity of your heart problem, we can guide you through all aspects of the SSD claims process, from filing your application to representing you at your hearing and any appeals.
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