Many types of cancers qualify for disability benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) system. The determining factor is whether your cancer or cancer treatment impairs your ability to perform your job tasks.
Under Social Security Administration (SSA) rules, a claimant must appear to be unable to work for a minimum of 12 months but you do not have to wait 12 months to apply. If you have been diagnosed with any form of cancer, it is to your advantage to submit a claim immediately. Any time off of work you required for treatment or because of illness during the year will be open to consideration for benefits, even if you eventually returned to work.
The SSA includes many types of cancers and related diseases as qualifying impairments to earning a living on the job, including:
- Breast
- Ovarian
- Esophagus or stomach
- Small intestine, large intestine
- Liver or gallbladder
- Pancreas
- Kidneys, adrenal glands, or ureters carcinoma
- Urinary bladder carcinoma
- Cancers of the female genital tract
- Testicles, penis
- Metastatic carcinoma or sarcoma
- Malignant neoplastic diseases treated by bone marrow or stem cell transplantation
Serious Effects of Cancer Treatment
Medical treatment for cancer is among the most severe types of treatment. Chemotherapy, radiation treatment and the side effects from potent medication take a severe physiological toll on the patient. The effects of your cancer treatment also be considered as a qualifying impairment preventing you from returning to work, and may qualify you for SSDI benefits.
SSDI Claims Help for Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio
Berger and Green is recognized as a leading name in SSDI and SSI claims representation for residents of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. If you have been diagnosed with cancer, don't wait to see what will happen next. Our Social Security claims lawyers can help you file your SSDI and SSI claim while you undergo treatment and take care of your medical needs and family. We have helped many thousands of people receive the SSDI benefits they need; we can help you.
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From our main office in Pittsburgh, our attorneys provide SSDI and SSI services for clients throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Contact us to arrange a consultation with one of our experienced Pittsburgh cancer disability attorneys today.
