A Neurological Disorder is a disruption of the body's nervous system. It affects the brain, nerves, and spinal cord which can lead to symptoms such as: paralysis, muscle weakness, loss of sensation and coordination, seizures, confusion, pain, and episodes of unconsciousness.
The most common causes for Neurological Disorders are: genetic disorders, infections, unhealthy lifestyles, congenital abnormalities, malnutrition, brain injury, spinal cord injury, or nerve injury. Signs of Neurological disorders include brain damage, brain dysfunction, spinal cord injuries, nervous system disorders, seizure disorders, movement disorders, sleep disorders, headaches, dizziness, coma, tumors, and strokes.
You Can Get Social Security Disability Benefits for A Neurological Disorder
There are many types of neurological disorders. Some neurological disorders are more common than others. Neurological diseases that can qualify for Social Security Disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income include:
Alzheimer's Disease
Parkinson's Disease
Epilepsy
Huntington's Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Tourette syndrome
Aphasia
Bell's palsy
Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits
To apply for Social Security Disability Benefits you must complete a SSD Application or SSI Application and a Disability Report. You can complete the application yourself or you can contact an attorney to help you. To apply for benefits on your own, you can file your application online, over the telephone, or at your local Social Security office. The attorneys at Berger and Green can help you file your application for Social Security Disability Benefits. Call today to discuss your claim. It is proven that having a Social Security Disability Attorney increases your chances of winning your Social Security Disability benefits.
