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Polycythemia Vera Lawyer

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1. Get Disability Benefits With Polycythemia Vera
2. Polycythemia Vera May Be a Qualifying Impairment
3. Getting Disability Based on Your Residual Functional Capacity
4. We Will Review Your Disability Application for Free
5. Let Us Get You the Disability Benefits You Need and Deserve
6. Getting Social Security Disability for Polycythemia Vera in Pittsburgh, PA

REVIEWED BY

C. William Kenny

February 02, 2024

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

Get Disability Benefits With Polycythemia Vera

The symptoms and complications from polycythemia vera can affect your abilities in several ways. If you cannot work because of your condition, you may be eligible for Social Security disability for polycythemia vera. This could include Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

The team from Berger and Green understands how difficult it can be to live with polycythemia vera. We know you need disability benefits and can help you apply. Let us evaluate your application, file your claim, and handle your appeal if you already received a denial notice. Call us today at 412-661-1400 for your free case review with a member of our team in Pittsburgh.

Polycythemia Vera May Be a Qualifying Impairment

The Social Security Administration publishes a list of qualifying impairments and the criteria you must meet to get benefits based on your diagnosis or impairment. This list, known as The Blue Book, references polycythemia vera in Section 7.00 – Hematological Disorders.

However, polycythemia vera does not have its own impairment listing in Section 7.00. Instead, the Social Security Administration evaluates those with this condition based on the impairments it causes. This means you may qualify under other impairment listings. These commonly include:

• Section 3.00 – Respiratory Disorders; or
• Section 4.00 – Cardiovascular System; or
• Section 11.00 – Neurological Disorders

If you suffer from impairments related to your polycythemia vera, you may want to discuss your disability application with your doctor. Getting approved for these benefits requires having the right medical evidence in your records. When it comes time to apply, Berger and Green can ensure the right information about your medical providers is on your claim, and the Office of Disability Determination Services knows who to contact to get access to your records.

Getting Disability Based on Your Residual Functional Capacity

If your symptoms of polycythemia vera prevent you from working, but you do not meet the criteria in the Social Security Administration’s Blue Book, you may still qualify for benefits based on your residual functional capacity (RFC). The disability examiner handling your claim for the Office of Disability Determination Services will conduct an RFC assessment if you do not meet a qualifying impairment listing. This could include:

• Evaluating your abilities based on your application and medical evidence
• Asking your doctor to assess your abilities
• Asking you to attend a consultative examination with a doctor it chooses and pays

The goal of this assessment is to determine:

• The type of work you can do
• How often you can do it
• How long you can do it

If the disability examiner determines you cannot work your last job or another job you might qualify for, you may be eligible for benefits. You could also be eligible for benefits if you can work but require accommodations to do so.

We Will Review Your Disability Application for Free

Let us review your disability application before you file your claim, and we may be able to help you avoid a technical denial. While many people focus on ensuring they have the right medical evidence and can prove their impairment, it is equally important to ensure you meet the technical qualifications of the program for which you are applying.

Before the local Social Security field office forwards your application to the Office of Disability Determination Services, the staff will check to see you meet technical qualifications that include:

• Having enough work credits, and recent enough credits, for SSDI
• Having an earned income below current substantial gainful activity limit for SSDI
• Having a total income below the current limits for SSI
• Having assets valued under the SSI limits

When we help you apply for disability, we will double-check your application for mistakes and problems. This could include:

• Questions you skipped
• Answers entered in the incorrect area
• Incorrect answers

These and other relatively minor mistakes can trigger a technical denial. Call our team today at 412-661-1400 to set up your free application review and let us help you file your claim.

Let Us Get You the Disability Benefits You Need and Deserve

The Social Security Administration approves less than half of the initial claims filed by disabled Americans. For this reason, many people need help navigating the appeals process and fighting for the benefits they need and deserve. If you received a denial notice, you only have 60 days to act. Call or text us right away at 412-661-1400 to get started.

When we handle your disability appeal, we will:

• Request your appeals hearing if there is sufficient time to do so
• Investigate the reason behind your appeal
• Collect evidence to bolster your disability claim
• Represent you during your appeals hearing
• Argue for the full benefits you need and deserve

It can take a year or longer between the time we request a hearing on your behalf and the date we go before an Administrative Law Judge to argue your case. During this time, our team is available to answer any questions you have, address your concerns, and help you understand what to expect during the appeals process.

Getting Social Security Disability for Polycythemia Vera in Pittsburgh, PA

If your polycythemia vera complications or symptoms prevent you from working your Pittsburgh job, you may qualify for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. We can review your claim before you apply, help you file, and file your appeal if they already denied your initial application.

If you suffer from impairments that occurred as a result of an accident, we may also be able to help you build a strong case and file a personal injury lawsuit to hold the responsible party liable. This could help you get additional compensation.

Call or text our team today at 412-661-1400 for your free case evaluation.