If the impairments caused by your lung cancer and its treatment mean you are no longer able to work, you may need to file a long-term disability (LTD) benefits claim to help pay your bills. https://youtu.be/EjLr2BX0Oxw What Is Lung Cancer? Cancer is a disease caused by the growth of abnormal cells within the body. The abnormal cells multiply out of control, replacing normal, healthy cells.  Lung cancer is cancer that affects the lungs. It's the number one cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. There are two primary types of lung cancer: small cell lung cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Of the two, …

When you have trouble breathing, when your body cannot get enough oxygen, continuing to do your job and earn a living is very difficult, if not impossible. Simple everyday activities, such as walking, pushing a vacuum cleaner, or maintaining concentration become huge challenges.  Lung disease and breathing disorders come in many forms. Symptoms range from shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing, to severe chest pain, and coughing up sputum or blood.  Yet disability claims for respiratory disorders are routinely challenged by the Social Security Administration (SSA), disability insurance companies, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. It can be frustratingly hard to prove …

People living with lung cancer disability face serious health challenges. If you are unable to work and provide for yourself or your family because of lung disease, we encourage you to request a Free Consultation with a lawyer at our firm. We are here to help protect people from wrongly denied claims by Social Security and Veteran's disability programs, and from insurance company tactics to deny and discredit disability claims for lung cancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQbfPAG00-E Lung Diseases and Disorders The number one cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. is lung cancer. The two primary types of lung cancer are: Non-small cell lung cancer (the most …