March is National Kidney Month. This vital organ is imperative to the health of the human body, as it cleanses an individual’s blood, reducing the toxins in the bloodstream. Kidneys are critical to a person’s overall well-being. However, many people, including some in the Kissimmee area, will wind up with some sort of kidney condition during their lives. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 20 million people are currently affected by chronic kidney disease. Making matters worse, many of these individuals do not even know that they are ill.
Those that are affected by a medical condition affecting the kidneys know just how debilitating it can be. These individuals may be in extreme pain, suffer from depression and anxiety, and they may be rendered unable to work. When these people are unable to work, they might struggle to make ends meet, resulting in a significant decrease in their quality of life.
Though there is nothing good about falling victim to kidney disease or kidney cancer, the law may provide some relief. Those who are disabled by their kidney condition, or who have an illness that falls within the Social Security Administration’s Compassionate Allowance list, like kidney cancer, may be able to obtain Social Security Disability benefits. These benefits might be able to help sufferers to pay their medical expenses and recoup their lost wages.
Unfortunately, the Social Security disability claims process can be hectic and long, especially when an initial claim is denied. Yet, an experienced attorney may be able to help by providing strong legal representation, and doing everything possible under the circumstances to prove that an illness fits within the government’s requirements for benefits.
Source: The Palm Beach Post, “Social Security: People with kidney disease eligible for benefits,” Maria Diaz, March 12, 2015
