Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits for Diabetes
Is your diabetes impacting your ability to work on a full-time basis?
My name is Kaitlin Wildoner, and I’m an attorney who helps disabled clients obtain their disability benefits as quickly as possible so they can focus on getting better.
In this video, we will discuss Social Security disability claims for individuals who are considering applying for disability benefits for diabetes.
1. Provide Comprehensive Medical Documentation
This includes detailed medical records that document the diabetes diagnosis, treatments, and any complications that you may have.
You may also ask your doctor to complete a Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) form that will detail how diabetes impacts your ability to function and work on a daily basis.
Additionally, including test results, medication lists, and records of any hospitalizations or emergency room visits related to diabetes can be helpful.
2. Focus on Documenting Your Functional Limitations
You can do this by keeping a detailed journal of how diabetes impacts your daily activities and your ability to work.
Provide specific examples of how diabetes symptoms or complications prevent you from performing job duties and other activities of daily living.
You will often need to demonstrate that your condition is severe enough to prevent you from doing any type of full-time work—not just your past job.
3. Be Prepared for a Lengthy Process
Don’t get discouraged if your initial application is denied. The majority of initial applications are often rejected.
Be ready to appeal denials and potentially go through multiple stages, including a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.
Consider working with a disability attorney, especially through the appeals process, to improve your chances of approval.
Remember: A diagnosis of diabetes alone is not enough to qualify. You’ll need to show how the diabetes or its complications severely impact your ability to work, despite following prescribed treatments.
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