Pursuing Heart Attack Disability Claims for Disabled Workers, Veterans and Insurance Policy Holders Heart attacks affect over 1 million people in the United States every year. Of those who survive a heart attack, many are able to get back to work and live a normal lifestyle. For many others, life after a heart attack means living with permanent disabilities that seriously limit physical activities and mental performance. Victims of heart attacks can be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) and Veterans benefits, as well as long-term disability insurance coverage. For those living with heart attack disability, there is no time for legitimate …