Lupus: Social Security Disability Benefits

With a disability like lupus, you never know when symptoms will surface. Sometimes it's devastating fatigue – other times, lupus may lead to painful and embarrassing marks on your skin and face.

Our Social Security Disability benefits (SSD) attorneys know the problems caused by lupus. We understand how it affects your life. If you're suffering from lupus and need relief, our SSD legal team is here to help you get the disability benefits that you need.

What is Lupus?

Lupus, known medically as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes an inflammation of the connective tissue. Although SLE sounds like a complex and specific condition, the side effects of lupus are far-reaching and have the ability to affect the entire body.

With such a wide range of effects, lupus is a disease that can come on suddenly or build up slowly. Our disability benefits attorneys understand the frustrations that come with a condition such as lupus. That's why we're here to help you fight for all the SSD benefits that you deserve.

Who is Eligible to Receive Disability Benefits for Lupus?

Since lupus has so many different side effects and symptoms, each case will be evaluated on an individual basis by the Disability Determination Services (DDS) department of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Specifically, the DDS and the SSA will look to your medical history to see if lupus has seriously affected your body in one of the following areas:

Symptoms of Lupus

Lupus often surfaces through episodes, also know as flares. When lupus flares up, it can cause any number of symptoms, including (but not limited to):

Living with Lupus? Need SSD Benefits? Our Attorneys can Help

While the frustrations of lupus may feel completely overwhelming, there's still hope. Your condition may entitle you to Social Security disability benefits from the government.

The experienced attorneys at our Pennsylvania law firm are ready and waiting to help you. Whether you're applying for SSD benefits for the first time, or you've already been denied benefits, we're here to give you a helping hand. Get started today by taking advantage of our free legal evaluation.