Living with Parkinson’s disease can become increasingly difficult as the disease and symptoms progress, and often individuals afflicted with the condition will find themselves unable to maintain employment and maintain a steady income, since the disease can severely affect one's Physical Residual Functional Capacity. Such circumstances can make it very difficult to make ends meet.
Fortunately, there are a number of disability benefit programs available to those suffering from Parkinson’s, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Under the “Neurological Disorders” section of the Social Security Blue Book, individuals with Parkinson’s make be able to qualify for disability benefits if they can demonstrate that extreme symptoms of “rigidity, bradykinesia, or tremor” result in impairment of dexterity to the point that the individual can no longer perform any type of gainful work activity.
While the Social Security Disability process can be daunting, it is important to remember that benefits are available to those suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Though it can take anywhere from several months to almost two years to navigate the arduous benefit application process, it is important to remember that there are many resources available to assist the first-time applicant with his or her claim, including the information available on Social Security Disability Help, or access to a qualified Social Security Disability attorney or advocate.
Article taken from: www.socialsecurity-disability.org/blog/
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