Can You Receive SSD Benefits For Autoimmune Diseases In Southeast Michigan?
In Michigan, Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can help if autoimmune disorders stop you from earning a living – but the process is tricky. That is why you need guidance from an experienced Trenton lawyer to navigate it properly.
I am Robert D. Paulbeck, a Trenton attorney with 35 years of helping clients across Southeast Michigan and the Downriver area. Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law, gives personal attention while fighting hard for your SSDI claim, walking with you step by step.
Autoimmune Disorders And How They Impact Your Ability To Work
Autoimmune disorders occur when your immune system attacks your body, causing pain, fatigue and unpredictable symptoms. These conditions do not just affect your health – they disrupt your ability to hold a job:
- Lupus: Fatigue, joint pain and organ inflammation can make consistent work unsustainable. The Social Security Administration (SSA) requires proof of frequent flares or organ damage.
- Multiple sclerosis (MS): Mobility issues, vision loss and cognitive decline often worsen over time. Claims need MRI results and treatment history.
- Crohn’s disease: Severe abdominal pain, weight loss and frequent hospital stays can prevent steady employment. Medical records must show ongoing treatment.
Other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis or type 1 diabetes may also qualify. The key to fair compensation is showing how your symptoms limit your daily function.
Qualifying For SSD Benefits
The SSA’s eligibility criteria have strict rules, and your condition must meet their listings or prevent any meaningful work. Solid evidence like test results and doctor’s letters is vital. Moreover, the invisible nature of many autoimmune symptoms and their fluctuating severity make these claims particularly challenging.
In 35 years of helping Trenton and Downriver residents secure benefits, I have learned how much weight documentation carries with SSA reviewers.
I will guide you through:
- Initial application with proper medical documentation
- Responses to information requests
- Appeals of denied claims
- Administrative hearings
With the stakes being high, going it alone risks denial.
Take The Next Step Today
Call me at 734-800-2699 or fill out my online contact form to schedule a consultation. From my downtown Trenton office, Robert D. Paulbeck, Attorney at Law, serves Southeast Michigan clients with personal attention and decades of experience.