Individuals who suffer from fibromyalgia know how physically and emotionally devastating this condition can be. Intense pain throughout the body, muscle aches, fatigue, nausea, depression, and other symptoms can seriously affect every area of life, from work to sleep and everything in between.
At the law office of Burnett & Driskill, we help people suffering from fibromyalgia seek Social Security disability benefits. The Social Security Administration recognizes the seriousness of this condition, and therefore benefits may be available if the sufferer has become disabled and unable to work. If you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, contact us today.
Seeking Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia
The Social Security Administration now recognizes fibromyalgia as a medically determinable impairment. This is a positive step forward for anyone who has suffered from fibromyalgia, as controversy still surrounds the diagnosis and treatment of this condition. However, it is still difficult to successfully obtain disability benefits for fibromyalgia.
One of the most important things an individual with fibromyalgia can do is find a good and supportive treating physician. Fibromyalgia is a condition that is hard to diagnose, characterized by vague symptoms and widespread pain. The right doctor can provide the medical testimony needed when filing a claim for fibromyalgia disability benefits involving fibromyalgia.
It is important to seek medical treatment as often as needed to get an accurate understanding of your specific medical circumstances. Besides the obvious benefit of seeking treatment for health purposes, this improves the credibility of the individual seeking SSD benefits. That, along with testimony by the treating physician regarding the individual's ability to work, can affect an individual's chances of successfully seeking disability benefits.
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