Ohio Blood Disorders Disability Lawyer

Blood-related ailments and conditions can significantly impact your ability to work and earn a living. If you have  a condition that leaves you unable to work, you may consider applying for disability benefits.

At Berger and Green Attorneys at Law, our Ohio blood disorders disability lawyers can guide you through the process. If a blood disorder is keeping you from working, the Social Security disability lawyers at Berger and Green offer a free case evaluation. We can discuss your work history and medical condition to determine if you are eligible for benefits. A lawyer can help with the application for benefits, and file an appeal if your request for disability is denied, and represent you at your hearing. You can contact us to speak with an SSD attorney today.

Which Blood Disorders Qualify for Disability Benefits?

To qualify for and receive SSDI or SSI disability, your blood disorder must cause you to be unable to work for a minimum of 12 months. There are a number of blood disorders included in the SSA’s Blue Book including:

• Sickle cell disease
• Aplastic anemia
• Hemophilia
• Blood disorders requiring a stem cell or bone marrow transplant
• Hemophilia
• Thrombocytopenia
• Telangiectasia
• Granulocytopenia

Others include myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukemia, and more. You can find a more exhaustive list in Section 7.00 of the SSA Blue Book.

To qualify for benefits, your symptoms must be severe enough to prevent you from working or reduce your income below the SSA’s substantial gainful activity threshold.

Required Proof of Blood Disorders

Before your application can be approved, the Ohio Department of Disability Determination (DDD) will require proof of your hematological condition. These may include a doctor’s report detailing their diagnosis of your illness and a laboratory report containing the diagnosis after a definitive test.  Your medical records are the foundation of any blood disorder disability claim in Ohio. Missing or incomplete documentation is one of the most common reasons claims are denied.

A Berger and Green Ohio attorney  who handles blood disorder disability claims can guide you through the process and help prepare a strong claim for benefits.

Eligibility Criteria for Disability Benefits Due to a Blood Disorder

The SSA  has specific eligibility requirements that all applicants must meet to be eligible for disability benefits. First, the blood disorder must prevent them from engaging in substantial gainful activity. Second, the illness must last at least one year or be expected to result in the applicant’s death.