The severe, disabling medical event most people call a stroke is sometimes characterized as a "cerebral vascular accident" (CVA) in medical terms. Most strokes are caused by a cerebral hemorrhage or aneurysm that disrupts blood flow to some part of the brain, often leaving the victim with greatly diminished muscle control as well as problems with speech and other mental activities.
Many people who suffer stroke face a very lengthy recovery or permanent disability from work. As a result, filing of and follow-through on an application for Social Security disability benefits can be critical for basic economic survival and sustenance.
However, even though CVA is a qualifying disability, there is nothing "automatic" about the process, and many stroke victims face claim denials and other difficulties getting the benefits they need. At Helzer Cromar & Schneider, you can work closely with a Portland stroke disability attorney who has the knowledge and experience to assist with your SSD appeal, including:
- Supplementing a doctor's diagnosis of stroke with documentation of the specific physical and cognitive effects that will prevent you from working for a year or longer — such as numbness, weakness, loss of balance and inability to walk, and loss of speech capabilities
- Assembling and presenting your case in a manner and with the level of detail necessary to obtain approval through the reconsideration or appeal process
- Substantiating all disabling aftereffects of stroke that may help justify your claim, including documented development of depression or other mental impairments in addition to physical problems
Contact a Beaverton Stroke Disability Benefits Attorney: 503-608-7851
The process used by Social Security Administration claims examiners and others involved in approving or denying your claim is subjective in many ways. After a stroke, they generally focus on the level of impairment and extent of recovery rather than the medical diagnosis itself.
Leveraging many years of experience, we know how to construct successful applications and triumph on appeal for stroke victims and their families. A skilled lawyer at our firm stands ready to empathize with your needs and go the distance to help you get the benefits you deserve. Call today or contact us online for an initial consultation.
