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When Leukemia Results in the Need for Social Security Disability Benefits in NY

Leukemia is a type of cancer that could create the need for you to file for Social Security disability benefits. When a severe medical condition such as cancer causes you to be unable to work, disability benefits can help offset your lost income.

To better understand eligibility or to appeal a claim that has been denied, speaking with a New York Social Security disability lawyer should be your next step.

Overview of Leukemia

Leukemia affects the body's blood and bone marrow. Bone marrow is important, since it's where blood cells form. If the blood cells are abnormal and begin to flood the body's bloodstream, this reduces the body's ability to fight off diseases and infections.

There are 4 common types of leukemia diagnoses. The type depends on which cell in the body is affected and whether the cells are mature or immature.

The 4 most common types of leukemia include:

• chronic lymphocytic leukemia;
• chronic myeloid leukemia;
• acute lymphoblastic leukemia; and
• acute myeloid leukemia.

Chronic leukemia means that the cancer is in its earliest stages of the disease. Symptoms are not always present and patients may not discover they have leukemia until they undergo routine medical examinations.

Unfortunately, chronic leukemia does get worse. Eventually, patients will experience some of the symptoms, such as infection or swollen lymph nodes.

Acute leukemia is a later stage of the cancer. This means that the condition of the blood cells quickly deteriorates.

Social Security Disability Benefits and Leukemia

Social Security disability benefits may be available if you have leukemia. There are guidelines that you must meet in order to qualify, though.

In general, to qualify for Social Security disability benefits based on a leukemia diagnosis, your condition must last or be expected to last at least 12 months or be expected to end in death. It must also prevent you from working.

To determine if you qualify for disability benefits based on chronic leukemia, your condition will be evaluated according to the listings for other blood-related diseases.

If you have acute leukemia, you must be considered to be disabled for 2 and-a-half years from the date of diagnosis.

Fighting leukemia can be a draining and time consuming experience, which may make applying for disability benefits on your own overwhelming. To fully understand whether you qualify for disability benefits, consult with a New York Social Security disability lawyer after receiving news of your diagnosis.

Contacting a New York Social Security 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 Social Security 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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