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Respiratory System Overview

If you have a seriously debilitating respiratory system disorder, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. Providing proof of a disability involving a respiratory system disorder requires well documented medical evidence, ongoing treatment and persistent symptoms. A New York City disability lawyer can help you build your claim with this evidence.

Respiratory System Disorders Eligible for Disability Benefits

To be considered for Social Security disability benefits, your respiratory condition must have lasted at least 12 months or is expected to last longer than 12 months or result in death. It also must be severe enough to prevent you from performing substantial gainful activity.

Some of the disorders considered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) as eligible for SSDI/SSI benefits include:

• chronic pulmonary insufficiency;
• asthma;
• cystic fibrosis;
• pneumoconiosis;
• bronchiectasis;
• mycobacterial, mycotic and other chronic persistent infections of the lung;
• cor pulmonale secondary to chronic pulmonary vascular hypertension;
• sleep-related breathing disorders; and
• lung transplants.

Those are not the only respiratory system disorders the SSA may consider, nor are they a definite qualifier for Social Security disability benefits. Your New York City disability lawyer can review your medical records and condition history when building your claim to give you the best chance at approval.

Evidentiary Requirements for Respiratory System Disorders

An ongoing history of treatment and persistent symptoms are needed to build a strong case for Social Security disability benefits. Especially for conditions such as asthma, a claimant needs to show that they are seeking treatment to manage their respiratory system condition but that disabling symptoms still persist. In cases where you have been unable to keep a treatment record, you may have difficulty getting your claim approved.

A New York City disability lawyer can assist you in supplementing your Social Security disability claim with the most adequate evidence available to support your claim. You may need to undergo diagnostic tests such as chest x-rays or imaging and spirometric pulmonary function tests.

Some of the symptoms that may show the presence and severity of respiratory system disorders include:

• dyspnea (shortness of breath) upon exertion;
• coughing;
• wheezing;
• sputum production;
• hemoptysis (coughing up blood); and
• chest pain.

Those symptoms are not exclusive to respiratory system disorders and therefore must have a valid medical diagnosis to relate them to such a disorder.

Contacting a New York City 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 City 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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