Disability Benefits for Kidney Failure

In order to qualify for Social Security disability due to kidney failure, the condition must be chronic.   You will  likely not qualify if your condition is temporary under you have other serious health issues. CRF can also be referred to as chronic kidney failure (CKF) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD, usually used for dialysis or transplant patients).

Getting Social Security for Kidney Failure or CRF

To qualify for disability benefits, your kidney disease must be expected to last for at least one year, have already lasted for one year or be expected to result in death. Additionally, your condition must fall come under one of the following categories:

• Regular dialysis needed
• Kidney transplant completed
• High creatinine levels combined with symptoms of damage
• Nephritic syndrome
• Symptoms that reduce your capacity for working.

As always, it’s important for the advocates at Disability Experts of Florida to remind all of those who are currently seeking SSDI in Tampa for kidney failure that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will review your medical condition and also evaluate your ability to continue to work or to work in a different capacity. We also would like to remind you that getting benefits can be a complex process that can cause stress and anxiety.

That’s why we’re here to help. We believe in the dignity of all of our clients and fight for YOUR benefits. Speak directly with one of our highly qualified, experienced SSDI and SSI advocates here in Tampa now regarding kidney failure and related conditions.

Some Tips for Those Seeking Social Security Benefits for Kidney Failure in Tampa

Our SSDI Tampa advocates are here to help you. Here are a few things to consider for those seeking SSDI in Tampa for kidney failure or CRF.

For those who require dialysis,its best to immediately file for Tampa disability benefits. If you receive daily dialysis and cannot work, you will qualify for disability benefits. (Some patients receive continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), which allows them to function more normally; this type of dialysis also qualifies for disability benefits, even if the patient could do some type of work.)

On the subject of kidney transplants: you qualify for disability benefits automatically for the 12 months following a kidney transplant. A helpful, compassionate SSDI advocate at Disability Experts of Florida will explain everything you need to know concerning getting benefits for kidney failure in Tampa and related conditions.

For discreet and professional SSDI advocacy services in Tampa for kidney failure and related conditions, please contact the tenacious, professional, and caring advocates at Disability Experts of Florida for a free case evaluation. We will make the entire process of filing as simple and stress-free as possible and work to help you with dignity and empathy.