Getting long-term disability after a stroke is crucial to maintaining quality of life. Even if your stroke symptoms are treated promptly, you may experience long-term residual health effects that limit your ability to work at your regular job. If this has happened to you, you can replace your lost earnings by applying for long-term disability benefits. You may be able to receive them from your private disability insurance plan and through social security disability insurance.
Our attorneys at the law offices of Marc Whitehead & Associates advise clients throughout the United States on how to apply for these benefits after they suffer a stroke. We also fight for these benefits–if their applications are denied.
When should a stroke victim apply for long-term disability benefits?
On average, the Social Security Administration will respond to your disability benefits application within 3 to 5 months after you submit it. If your application is approved, you may recover a lump sum payment for all benefits due to you–from the onset of your symptoms. You should submit your application as soon as you know your disability qualifies for long-term treatment. It will help to reduce the lag time that affects the review of every long-term disability benefits application. –
If you have private disability insurance, the Social Security Administration will likely require you to apply for your private benefits before you are eligible for theirs. Consult with a long-term disability lawyer to coordinate, prepare, and submit applications with a higher approval probability.
What is required to prove eligibility for long-term disability benefits after a stroke?
To qualify for long-term disability benefits after a stroke, you need to demonstrate that your stroke-related limitations are expected to last for at least 12 months. Further, you must also show that those limitations match the definitions in the reference book that the Social Security Administration uses. You can show a long-term disability, for example, by demonstrating that your stroke has affected your ability to speak or write–so you cannot communicate effectively at work. Or you can establish that your stroke has left you with difficulty controlling movement in your arms or legs.
Your ability to prove these aspects of your disability is critical to a successful benefits application. A proactive disability insurance claim attorney is your best resource for preparing and filing an application. They can ensure it is complete and accurate and includes all required information to verify your long-term disability benefits claim.
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We have helped hundreds of clients to claim the long-term disability benefits they deserve after a stroke. We have offices throughout Texas and represent clients across the United States. Call us at today for a free consultation. We work on a contingency basis, so there are no upfront legal fees.