Hepatitis Disability benefits can help make ends meet.

Individuals who contract hepatitis when they are young and healthy may be able to lead relatively normal lives with treatment. If the condition progresses and the immune system weakens, however, hepatitis can produce debilitating side effects, such as fatigue, anemia, insomnia, jaundice, nausea and memory problems.

If left untreated, chronic hepatitis can lead to liver damage, liver cancer or liver failure, all of which can severely impact an individual’s ability to work and bring home a paycheck. This loss of income makes a precarious situation even worse.

Fortunately, there is hope for individuals who find themselves in such dire circumstances. If you or a loved one is suffering from hepatitis and is expected to be out of work for at least a year, you may be eligible for Hepatitis Disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA.)

If approved, you will receive a monthly Disability check, health insurance coverage and, possibly, a lump sum of back pay. Although these benefits could provide financial stability during an unpredictable time, obtaining them is not easy.

It’s tough to meet the Social Security Administration’s strict criteria, which requires submitting an abundance of information about your condition, treatment, work history and limitations ― a daunting task for someone who is ill.

At McDonald Law Firm, we will handle the entire Disability process for you. We will evaluate your circumstances, gather the required information, and file a strong, persuasive claim on your behalf. If for some reason your application gets denied, we will appeal your case and represent you at every stage of the Disability process. We will be with you from start to finish, fighting to get you hepatitis Disability benefits as quickly as possible.

How does the Social Security Administration decide who qualifies for Hepatitis Disability benefits?

The Social Security Administration recognizes hepatitis can be debilitating and will award first-time applicants Disability benefits if certain criteria are met. To be approved at the outset of the process, your medical records must document that you have been diagnosed with chronic liver disease and one of the following severe complications:

• Bleeding esophageal, gastric or ectopic varices
• Excess fluid in the abdominal cavity or chest cavity
• Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, an acute bacterial infection that occurs in the fluid that builds up in the abdominal cavity
• Hepatorenal syndrome, a rapid deterioration in kidney function
• Hepatopulmonary syndrome, a severe complication that causes shortness of breath and low blood oxygen levels
• Hepatic encephalopathy, loss of brain function due to the liver’s inability to remove toxins from the blood
• End-stage liver disease

Don’t meet the SSA’s criteria for Hepatitis Disability benefits? It’s not over.

Don’t worry if you don’t meet the Social Security Administration’s medical criteria for Hepatitis Disability benefits. Fortunately, there is another avenue for approval. If you can show that your condition is so severe that you cannot work any job, even a sedentary one, you could still be awarded benefits.

Convincing the SSA’s decision-makers that you can’t work at all can be technical and challenging. They will want to review all of your medical records, as well as detailed information about your daily activities and work history, to determine whether your condition truly prevents you from working and supporting yourself.

This is where experienced legal help comes into play. The Disability attorneys at McDonald Law Firm know what kind of information will substantiate your claim and how to present it in a way that will prove you are disabled under the law. We’ll take care of the work, so you can work on taking care of yourself.

Denied Hepatitis Disability benefits? Don’t give up.

It is not uncommon for Disability applications to be denied. In fact, it happens more often than not. If you receive a reject letter in the mail, the worst thing you can do is give up. Your chance for approval actually goes up if you appeal your denied Disability claim. Don’t delay though. You only have 60 days to file an appeal after receiving your denial letter.

If you still don’t have an attorney at this stage in the process, now would definitely be the time to seek legal help. The Disability appeals process is technical and will likely involve a Disability hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. A season Disability lawyer will adequately prepare you for the hearing and fight to get the benefits you deserve. Statistics show claimants with an attorney fare far better than those who attempt to go it alone.

No money for an attorney? No problem.

Not only will hiring an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer give you the greatest chance of success, but it won’t break the bank. At McDonald Law Firm, we work on contingency, which means if we don’t win your case, we don’t collect a fee. If we are successful, our one-time fee will be taken by the federal government out of a portion of the back pay award and paid to us directly.

We understand you are going through difficult times. We will do everything in our power to help get Hepatitis Disability benefits and some long-term financial relief. Speak with a member of our team today by calling 855-702-9061, or just fill out the form on this page and we’ll get in touch with you.