Articles on Cerebral Atrophy Disability Claims

Cerebral atrophy is the gradual, progressive deterioration of brain cells. Neurological function is generally lost as a result of this progressive loss of brain cells. Cerebral atrophy is commonly associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, but it can also occur because of a number of illnesses that destroy brain tissue.

Insurance companies routinely deny or limit cerebral atrophy disability claims, arguing that your condition is not disabling, or that it is a mental illness, or using a range of other denial tactics. At Marc Whitehead & Associates, we know you are fighting an uphill battle.

Read the articles below to learn what you need to know about winning your disability claim.

Getting Disability Benefits for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

November 12, 2021 / in Cerebral Atrophy, Disabling Conditions

If you are unable to work due to the symptoms of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), you may qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and other sources. However, you must be able to submit sufficiently detailed medical evidence to have your claim for disability benefits approved. If you have been diagnosed with ALS, contact the law offices of Marc Whitehead & Associates to discuss the documentation you'll need to submit to the SSA, VA, or a private insurance company to have your claim approved What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)? ALS is a progressive motor neuron disease. Also known …

Cerebral Atrophy Social Security Disability Claims

October 29, 2020 / in Cerebral Atrophy, Dementia, Disabling Conditions, Social Security Disability

When the damage caused by cerebral atrophy becomes so debilitating that a person is unable to work, they may be able to obtain disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. Obtaining Social Security disability benefits for cerebral, or brain tissue, atrophy can be difficult. That's because there is no specific entry for cerebral atrophy in the Social Security Administration's "List of Impairments." However, many of the underlying conditions that cause disabling cerebral atrophy, such as Huntington's disease or Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS), are. In addition, severe cerebral atrophy can cause a condition called Aphasia, a brain impairment that can result in a …

Cerebral Atrophy Disability Claims Lawyer

November 21, 2016 / in Cerebral Atrophy, Dementia, Disability Insurance Claims, Disabling Conditions

If you or a loved one have been denied LTD insurance benefits in a cerebral atrophy disability claim, you need the help of an experienced and resourceful legal team. Cerebral (brain) atrophy disability claims are routinely denied or limited by insurance companies who argue that your condition is not disabling, or it is a mental illness, or various other denial tactics. The disability lawyers of Marc Whitehead & Associates represent claimants who can no longer work due to severe afflictions caused by brain tissue atrophy. If you are struggling with short or long term disability insurance claim denial, do not hesitate to …