Blood disorders are often chronic conditions that are painful and life-threatening. The most common blood disorders include anemia, hemophilia, Sickle Cell Disease, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Anemia is the most common type of blood disorder. A person is anemic if there body is not producing enough red blood cells. Symptoms of anemia include chest pain, fatigue, dizziness, headaches, and difficulty concentrating. Severe anemia can lead to heart disease and requires blood transfusions for treatment.
Hemophilia is a rare blood disorder that prevents the blood from clotting normally. A person with Hemophilia is at a great risk of heavy bleeding following an injury or surgery. Some people with Hemophilia can experience heavy bleeding after a minor injury or know injury at all. Bleeding can occur within the joints, muscles, and organs.
Sickle Cell Disease or Sickle Cell anemia is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal sickle shaped red blood cells. Sickle Cell Disease can cause chronic pain, organ damage, enlargement of the spleen, fatigue, tachycardia, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, osteomyelitis, and pulmonary hypertension. Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease includes medication and transfusions.
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a serious blood disorder that can result in death if untreated. DVT is the occurrence of a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. These blood clots most often occur in the legs. An embolism occurs when the blood clot breaks off and moves through blood. A blood clot that travels to the lungs, heart, or brain is often life-threatening.
You Can Get Social Security Disability for a Blood Disorder
The Social Security Administration pays benefits to eligible individuals with blood disorders. If you are suffering from Severe Anemia, Hemophilia, or Sickle Cell Disease you may be eligible for monthly benefits from the Social Security Administration. If you have DVT or have experienced an embolism and can no longer work you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income.
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The lawyers at Berger and Green are here to answer your questions. We can help you apply for benefits, appeal your denial, and repre sent you at your Social Security Disability hearing. If you live in Ohio, West Virginia, or Pennsylvania, call or email Berger and Green today for a free evaluation of your SSD or SSI claim.
