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Cardiovascular Disease and Social Security Disability

Cardiovascular disease is a blanket term used to describe a range of illnesses and conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. Heart disease is another common term often substituted for cardiovascular disease. Whatever terminology you prefer, both refer to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to a heart attack, angina (chest pain) or stroke. Other heart conditions, such as infections and conditions that affect your heart's muscle, valves or beating rhythm also are considered forms of heart disease.

In order to qualify for Social Security disability benefits for heart disease, a cardiovascular impairment must result from 1 or more of 4 consequences of heart disease or disorders of the veins or arteries. A New York disability attorney can help you determine if your condition is eligible for Social Security disability.

Heart Disease and Social Security Disability

While cardiovascular disease refers to a variety of heart or blood vessel and heart conditions, cardiovascular disease is commonly used to describe heart or blood vessel damage caused by atherosclerosis, which is a buildup of fatty plaques in your arteries.

Over time, atherosclerosis can narrow your arteries and raise your blood pressure, making arterial walls thick and stiff, which then restricts blood flow to vital organs and tissues.

Symptoms of cardiovascular disease include:

• Chest pain (angina);
• Shortness of breath; and/or
• Weakness, numbness, pain or feelings of coldness in your legs or arms.

Category of Impairments for the Cardiovascular System

The Social Security listing of impairments for the cardiovascular system is as follows:

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

You may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits if you are currently suffering from any of these cardiovascular conditions. Speaking to a Social Security disability attorney can help you determine if you may be eligible for assistance or benefits through the Social Security Administration.

SSDI Criteria

The Social Security Administration (SSA) sets forth specific criteria when qualifying applicants for benefits. Detailed reports of history, physical examinations, laboratory studies, and prescribed treatments and responses are just some of the documents needed to demonstrate disability. A longitudinal clinical record covering a period of not less than 3 months is also typically necessary.

Substantial Gainful Activity

In addition to meeting the criteria, a claimant must be unable to engage in Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) in order to qualify for disability benefits.

If you are earning more than the SSA's income limits, minus the cost of impairment-related work expenses, you are considered to be engaging in SGA. For the year 2010, the current monthly amounts are $1,000 if you are not blind and $1,640 if you are statutorily blind.

If you or someone you love suffers from cardiovascular disease, you may qualify for disability benefits. An experienced Social Security disability attorney can help answer any questions you may have. Contact a New York disability attorney who can help you determine eligibility.

Contacting a New York 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 the New York Social Security disability lawyers at Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola for help in building your disability claim - 1-800-976-4904.

Decker Decker Dito & Internicola, LLP the New York Social Security Disability Law Firm.  If you have suffered an injury or illness and unable to work, contact Social Security Disability Lawyer Frank J. Dito, Jr., Esq. at 800. 976. 4904.  Mr. Dito is an experienced trial and disability lawyer who represents disabled and injured individuals and their families in getting the benefits that they deserve. Frank is the author of "A Lawyers Guide to Car Insurance", the publisher of the "New York Injury Law Blog" and he is a frequent speaker regarding the recovery of benefits and the preservation of rights resulting from accidents and work place injuries. If you or a family member has a question about disability benefits contact disability lawyer Frank J. Dito, Jr. to discuss your legal rights and how he can assist you in obtaining the benefits you deserve.

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