Jefferson County SSDI Attorney
Suffering a heart attack or stroke, when not fatal, presents obvious health risks. However, there are other heart conditions that also cause severe and potentially fatal health risks. If you have heart disease, your doctor may limit your ability to work for health reasons.
Heart disease is a recognized condition in the Social Security Administration's listing of impairments. This does not mean, however, that obtaining Social Security Disability/Supplemental Security Income (SSD/SSI) benefits is a simple matter. The SSD/SSI process is long and complex; working with a lawyer is a good idea. I have 35 years of experience with SSD/SSI claims and am ready to help you with yours. For a free consultation, please call 502-442-7306 or contact me online.
Heart Disease and Stroke Complications
SSD/SSI benefits are granted when a person cannot work at full capacity in any substantial gainful activity. Many heart conditions prevent people from working, including:
- Cardiomyopathy
- Valvular heart disease
- Congestive heart failure
- Atrial fibrillation
- Myocardial infarction
- Coronary artery disease
- Ischemic heart disease
- Peripheral vascular disease
Because these diseases can be deadly, activity is often restricted, making daily tasks and work difficult or impossible. The symptoms of heart conditions, (exhaustion, shortness of breath, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and chest pain) are also problematic. Living with heart disease may result in anxiety and depression due to fear and change in lifestyle.
A stroke causes brain death by stopping blood flow to the brain. When not fatal, a stroke can result in symptoms such as:
- Paralysis
- Memory loss
- Trouble speaking
- Pain
Any of these symptoms may be debilitating and prevent a person from working.
If you or a family member suffers from heart disease or stroke, talk to me about your SSD/SSI claim. I am here to ease your stress and take the burden of completing the applications off of you. Please call 502-442-7306 to schedule an appointment with a Louisville heart conditions attorney today.
