It’s estimated that one in four U.S. adults is living with some type of disability. People can become disabled in many ways. Some causes of disability include disease, assault, and incidents such as an auto accident.
Not every injury results in an inability to work or the need for financial assistance. For those that do, financial compensation may be appropriate. In South Carolina, this compensation might come in the form of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
When a disability prevents a person from working or performing basic daily tasks, SSDI benefits can provide the income they need. Here are ten of the most common types of disabilities that can qualify a person for benefits.
1. Musculoskeletal System Injury or Disease
The musculoskeletal system includes muscles, bones, ligaments, and all the connecting tissues. Problems with this system can cause arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and issues with the spinal cord.
2. Mental Health Disorders
Mental health disorders include mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and conditions like PTSD and ADHD. Disabling mental health concerns can include conditions such as bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia.
3. Severe Accident Injuries
Many types of accidents can lead to severe injury. Falls from high places, workplace injuries, and automobile accidents often cause permanent or temporary disability.
4. Nervous System Disabilities
The nervous system includes the spinal cord, the brain, and the nerves. Nervous system disabilities can be genetic, such as epilepsy, or caused by an accident, such as a sports-related traumatic brain injury.
5. Intellectual Disabilities
Some people with fetal alcohol syndrome, Down syndrome, or Fragile X syndrome are too severely affected to work and need the financial assistance provided by SSDI.
6. Circulatory System Disorders
Circulatory health issues like heart failure, stroke, and peripheral artery disease can prevent an individual from functioning safely in a workplace environment.
7. Respiratory Diseases
Diseases of the respiratory system affect the lungs and breathing. Potentially disabling respiratory conditions include asthma, pulmonary hypertension, and cystic fibrosis.
8. Neoplasms
Neoplasms are abnormal growths that can be precancerous, cancerous, or benign. Some tumors grow and spread so swiftly that they become life-threatening.
9. Genitourinary System Disorders
Genitourinary or urogenital disorders affect the urinary system. Examples include ovarian cysts, hernias, and kidney disease.
10. Endocrine and Metabolic Disease
This represents a broad category of diseases and disorders that affect enzymes and hormones. Some of these potentially disabling conditions are diabetes, Cushing’s syndrome, and Addison’s disease.
What Health Conditions May Qualify for Disability?
Some conditions may qualify a person for SSDI. When a disability is considered severe, the individual may qualify for compassionate allowance, which means that they can begin receiving disability payments without going through the usual approval process.
These conditions can include:
- Cancer
- Muscular dystrophy
- Cardiovascular illnesses
- Lou Gehrig’s disease
An experienced attorney can help you determine what benefits you may be entitled to under South Carolina law.
Navigating the Future With a Disability In South Carolina
Qualifying for SSDI can be a challenging process, even for people who have an obviously disabling condition. Getting denied assistance can make you feel defeated and unwilling to proceed with the qualification process.
Living with a disability can already be stressful. Some people are unable to work because their disability includes cognitive or physical limitations that make it difficult to function.
Hiring an attorney isn’t a legal requirement, but it can help you get the compensation you deserve more quickly and with less stress. The sooner you receive financial help, the sooner you can focus on your health and moving forward.
Contact our Little River Personal Injury Lawyers from Stanley Law Firm for Help Today
For more information, please contact Stanley Law Firm to schedule a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Little River, South Carolina, today.
We proudly serve Horry County and its surrounding areas.
Stanley Law Firm – Little River Office
3303 Hwy 9 E
Little River, SC 29566
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