Social Security Disability Benefits for Malignant Neoplastic Diseases

You may qualify for Social Security disability benefits if you have been diagnosed with a severe condition that has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months. Additionally, if a condition is terminal, then it also may qualify. A Bronx Social Security disability attorney can evaluate your case.

One type of condition that may be covered by disability benefits is malignant neoplastic diseases. This is a condition in which a malignant growth or tumor exists, sometimes spreading to other areas of the body through the lymphatic system or bloodstream.

When this condition is evaluated for eligibility, several factors are taken into consideration, including where the malignancy originated and the extent of involvement in the body's functioning. 

Antineoplastic therapy is also part of the evaluation, as far as the duration, frequency and response to it, including: 

• hormones;
• surgery;
• immunotherapy;
• irradiation;
• stem cell transplantation;
• chemotherapy; and
• bone marrow transplantation. 

Also evaluated are any post-therapeutic residuals.

Your next step should be to seek legal counsel from a Bronx Social Security disability attorney if you have questions concerning your benefits eligibility for malignant neoplastic diseases. An attorney can help assemble the documentation and medical records that will help in your case and increase your chances of a favorable outcome in pursuing Social Security disability benefits.

Contacting a Bronx Social Security Disability Attorney 

Before you file your Social Security disability claim, be sure to take advantage of this free consumer's guide: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Social Security Disability Claim. Contact a Bronx Social Security disability attorney at Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola for help with building your disability claim - 1-800-976-4904.