Many people do not know that they are eligible for benefits for being disabled, especially for issues that they have had in the past. Quite a few people that are in their 60's only think about their retirement benefits and they forget about illnesses they suffered from as kids. This is why post polio disability or PPS the syndrome claims are so low, and so few people are awarded anything.
Getting the money and medical benefits offered from being disabled from the horrible infection in the 1950's from this issue is on the rise, and just because you don't still have the original issue doesn't mean you don't have problems from it. The effects could come between thirty and forty years after initial infection. Some of the symptoms seen with PPS are fatigue, bone deformities such as scoliosis, breakdown of many joints and atrophy of muscle groups.
The Social Security Administration is seeing a marked increase in new claims due to PPS or the syndrome associated with the after effects of this illness. If your initial infection was severe, it is expected that the condition of PPS will be severe as well especially if you had long times of great physical activity just prior to PPS being diagnosed. It is characterized by lengths of time of declining health followed by lengths of no physical issues.
This disease can be completely disabling for some, as symptoms could interfere with their ability to function in every day life. Having weak muscles in the diaphragm can cause trouble breathing, muscles used in swallowing or eating are effected and mobility could be effected also. Therefore it is imperative if your physical decline is due to PPS, you seek out assistance from Social Security to get benefits started.
As with any application, there are medical requirements that must be met. Evidence requested does not include any original records from the 50's showing proof of your initial infection, but current records are suggested. Problems breathing, walking, eating, talking or the use of upper extremities being limited are sufficient current issues to be included.
All reports or notes from doctors and speech pathologists showing swallowing or eating and talking difficulty are important. Those stating there is a lack of physical activity that can be done and problems with every day life should be included as well. These are imperative to your case and could mean getting assistance.
There are other options regarding your capability of working as far as the Social Security Administration is concerned. Your capacity to work would be determined by a residual function capacity test as well as looking at your education level, to decide if you can do any kind of work. Some people can only work sitting, while others are very limited physically and cannot speak coherently to others making employment impossible.
If your jobs have always been heavy or of a specific nature and you can't complete them any longer, are under the age of 50 and found physically able to work you could be given free training for another job. However if you are found to have no means of working due to your PPS symptoms, you would be granted Disability benefits. For more information about whether you have a case or not, contact a lawyer.
Getting the money and medical benefits offered from being disabled from the horrible infection in the 1950's from this issue is on the rise, and just because you don't still have the original issue doesn't mean you don't have problems from it. The effects could come between thirty and forty years after initial infection. Some of the symptoms seen with PPS are fatigue, bone deformities such as scoliosis, breakdown of many joints and atrophy of muscle groups.
The Social Security Administration is seeing a marked increase in new claims due to PPS or the syndrome associated with the after effects of this illness. If your initial infection was severe, it is expected that the condition of PPS will be severe as well especially if you had long times of great physical activity just prior to PPS being diagnosed. It is characterized by lengths of time of declining health followed by lengths of no physical issues.
This disease can be completely disabling for some, as symptoms could interfere with their ability to function in every day life. Having weak muscles in the diaphragm can cause trouble breathing, muscles used in swallowing or eating are effected and mobility could be effected also. Therefore it is imperative if your physical decline is due to PPS, you seek out assistance from Social Security to get benefits started.
As with any application, there are medical requirements that must be met. Evidence requested does not include any original records from the 50's showing proof of your initial infection, but current records are suggested. Problems breathing, walking, eating, talking or the use of upper extremities being limited are sufficient current issues to be included.
All reports or notes from doctors and speech pathologists showing swallowing or eating and talking difficulty are important. Those stating there is a lack of physical activity that can be done and problems with every day life should be included as well. These are imperative to your case and could mean getting assistance.
There are other options regarding your capability of working as far as the Social Security Administration is concerned. Your capacity to work would be determined by a residual function capacity test as well as looking at your education level, to decide if you can do any kind of work. Some people can only work sitting, while others are very limited physically and cannot speak coherently to others making employment impossible.
If your jobs have always been heavy or of a specific nature and you can't complete them any longer, are under the age of 50 and found physically able to work you could be given free training for another job. However if you are found to have no means of working due to your PPS symptoms, you would be granted Disability benefits. For more information about whether you have a case or not, contact a lawyer.
