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Information for New York Disability Applicants: Immune System Disorders

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides Social Security disability benefits to individuals who meet the criteria under the SSA's listing of impairments. One of the categories on the list pertains to immune system disorders.

If your medical condition falls under this category and meets the criteria, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. A New York disability lawyer can help determine eligibility and assist you throughout the entire claims process.

Overview of Immune System Disorders

The immune system is complicated with a variety of disorders that can significantly decrease an individual's quality of life. This type of disorder may result in inflammation and infection.

If the immune system disorder is concentrated to one area of the body (an organ or body system), it could lead to a serious loss of function. Limitations can also exist in 2 or more areas of the body, which may lead to a complete loss of function.

Some of the signs and symptoms that may indicate you have a severe immune system disorder are:

• unexplained and significant weight loss;
• fever;
• extreme fatigue;
• discomfort/ill feeling; and
• musculoskeletal pain.

The SSA puts immune system disorders into 3 main categories, which include autoimmune disorders, immune deficiency disorders (excluding HIV) and HIV infection.

Category of Impairments for Immune System Disorders

The SSA will evaluate certain impairments to determine whether an individual's medical condition qualifies for Social Security disability benefits.

The category of impairments for immune system disorders includes the following:

• systemic lupus erythematosus;
• systemic vasculitis;
• systemic sclerosis (scleroderma);
• polymyositis and dermatomyositis;
• undifferentiated and mixed connective tissue disease;
• immune deficiency disorders, excluding HIV infection;
• human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection;
• inflammatory arthritis; and
• sjögren's syndrome.

If you suffer from any of these conditions on the listing of impairments and it prevents you from working or functioning on a daily basis, you may be able to receive Social Security disability benefits.

How a New York Disability Lawyer Can Help

Obtaining Social Security disability benefits can be complicated and time-consuming. The process of filing and waiting may be difficult enough without the end result of a denied claim.

With the help of a New York disability lawyer, you stand a better chance at having your claim accepted the first time. A lawyer understands the application process and what you need in order to establish disability. Additionally, a lawyer can guide you through the complicated paperwork so that you don't make errors which could lead to a denied claim.

Contacting a New York Disability Lawyer

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 New York disability lawyer 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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