Social Security Disability Law: News and Facts

The Social Security Administration has not given much guidance with regard to Long Covid or Long Hauler  cases. In fact, they have not released any new guidance in over a year. They still require a positive test for Covid to be considered for Long Covid. Many people never took tests at a pharamcy or a doctor or hospital or clinic because there was a lack of testing available. Many people just take a home test and do not report it anywhere. Does that mean Social Security should not look at Long Haulers for these people. I hope not, that would be a travesty. The Social Security Administration, as usual, has not done enough to give guidance with Long Haul Cases. It is time they give the people working for the Social Security Administration updated guidance based on the facts today.  Social Security has released an emergency message giving its employees some guidance on how to handle applications that allege "post-COVID conditions." This message is not a medical "listing...

Researchers are still investigating all of the possible cardiac conditions COVID-19 patients may suffer. However, as of March 2021, research indicates that COVID-19 may cause heart muscle damage that increases the risk of heart failure, blood clots or blood vessel problems that may increase the likelihood of heart attacks and atrial fibrillation. If your COVID-19 infection causes you to be unable to work for at least 12 months or is likely to result in your death, then you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. However, even with your recent diagnosis from the coronavirus infection that caused a worldwide pandemic, you must still submit a complete application to the Social Security Administration or risk having your application denied. COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, can damage heart muscle and affect heart function. There are several reasons for this. The cells in the heart have angiotensin converting enzyme-2 (ACE-2) receptors where the c...

  Post-COVID Conditions | CDC Although most people with COVID-19 get better within weeks of illness, some people experience post-COVID conditions.  Post-COVID conditions  are a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems people can experience  four or more weeks  after first being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Even people who did not have COVID-19 symptoms in the days or weeks after they were infected can have post-COVID conditions. These conditions can have different types and combinations of health problems for different lengths of time. These post-COVID conditions may also be known as long COVID, long-haul COVID, post-acute COVID-19, long-term effects of COVID, or chronic COVID. CDC and experts around the world are working to learn more about short- and long-term health effects associated with COVID-19, who gets them, and why. Some people are experiencing a range of new or ongoing symptoms that can la...

Tips for applying for Social Security Disability Benefits with Covid-19 Long-Haulers:  Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be overwhelming. Here are 9 tipsfor people considering to apply for Disability : 1. Obtain objective evidence.  Explore tests that help to explain symptoms: such as CPET, tilt-table testing, and neuropsychological testing. When getting a CPET, seek out practitioners who understand ME/ CFS  and use  Workwell’s 2-day test-retest protocol  to avoid misinterpretation of results. COVID affects many body systems, long-haulers may need testing from other specialties, depending on how the disease impacted different organs, especially the head, heart and lungs. 2. Talk to a disability lawyer.  Understanding a Social Security Disability is no easy task. Start talking with a lawyer before you file a new case so that it is done correctly. There are many forms that need to be completed. How you answer matters.  3. Be honest abo...

This is an interesting article on the research The Mayo Clinic  has performed regarding Covid-19 Long-Haulers. Many patients continue to have breathing problems long after testing negative for Covid-19.  It is interesting to note that many people who did not have severe Covid-19 symptoms, including being hospitalized, suffer more long term problems from Covid-19 than people who suffered severe symptoms and were hospitalized. I would think the opposite would be true; it would make more sense that people who suffered severe complications from Covid-19 would have lingering medical problems. Is it because people who had severe Covid-19 were given medications and those medications were able to combat some of the Long-Haulers lasting symptoms? It is important for people who continue to have problems after no longer being  Covid-19 positive to participate in these studies to help the medical community learn. Due to Covid-19 being relatively new  research is still in its inf...

Many people think if I get Covid-19 or my child gets it, it will not be bad for us because I am healthy or my child is young. My child we recuperate quickly and live a normal life. Many families are debating whether to get their child vaccinated because children often to get get sick from Covid-19.  Children who have had Covid-19 without severe symptoms are developing long-haulers symptoms. Children are now missing school for long periods of time because of these medical problems. Some of the symptoms include: brain fog, depression, even hair loss. In this article I am attaching one doctor interviewed stated as much as 20% of the children develop some long-haulers symptoms after recovering from Covid-19. The added stress this puts on the whole family because a child is suffering is    ‘I Felt Like I Was Dying, for Real:’ Teen COVID Survivor Describes Long Haul Symptoms – NBC New York If you need helping applying for Social Security Disability or SSI, please contact me at ...

I just read this article on the NPR news site. I found it very interesting. In order possibly be found disabled and received SSD/SSI benefits you need to have a disability that will last 12 months or more. Due to Covid-19 being so new, it is impossible to tell how long people will suffer from the problems associated with it. Will you have memory problems for the rest of your life? Will you have pain for the rest of your life? How long will your Chronic Fatigue last? Only research in the future will tell.   COVID-19 Long-Haulers Struggle To Get Condition Recognized As A Disability : Shots - Health News : NPR If you and your doctor think your mental and physical disabilities will last atleast 12 months and you can not work right now you are better off applying for Social Security Disability now and not waiting. You can always dismiss your case if you start to feel better.  If you need helping applying for Social Security Disability or SSI, please contact me at joshben99@gma...