Virginia Social Security Disability Lawyer
Your Ally in Filing Chronic Pain/Fatigue Syndrome SSDI Claims
According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are more than 1 million people living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or CFS in the United States. If you have been affected by this debilitating illness, which has no known cause, you cannot enjoy the same level of physical activity you did before the illness.
There is no known test which can measure the full impact of your fatigue, so qualifying for SSDI benefits becomes a challenge.
We would like to help. At the Law Firm of Bruce K. Billman, we are committed to helping clients suffering from chronic pain or fatigue apply for the SSDI benefits they are entitled to. Since starting our legal practice in 1979, our sole focus has been Social Security Disability law.
Contact us today for a free initial consultation with an attorney in our Richmond, Fredericksburg or Winchester, Virginia, law offices.
We Understand the Frustration of Chronic Illness
Attorney Bruce K. Billman recommends you retain counsel as early as you suspect you may have CFS as possible, because Chronic Fatigue Syndrome claims are difficult to prove. The Social Security Administration demands proof of the disability, based on documented evidence. Symptoms of CFS include:
- Weakness
- Muscle pain
- Difficulty sleeping
- Loss of memory or lack of focus
- Fatigue for more than 24 hours after physical activity
If you have Chronic Pain Syndrome, you suffer from pain that lasts for months, and may increase in intensity for no known reason. Like CFS, there is no known cause of CPS.
Qualifying for SSDI Benefits
You must first prove to the Social Security Administration that you have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Chronic Pain Syndrome. Then you need to prove that the severe fatigue of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or the pain of Chronic Pain Syndrome impairs your ability to work full-time.
If there is no test for CFS or CPS, how can we prove you qualify? We have found that it is important you work with your physician to document your symptoms. If you have difficulty with physical activity or exertion, tell your doctor as symptoms occur, so he or she can document the extent of the pain or fatigue in your medical records.
We Know Social Security Disability Law
Because Social Security disability law is our sole focus, we know the application process, staff involved, and what Social Security needs for documentation, including rulings. We may be able to speed up your claim if new evidence is found.
If Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is hampering your ability to work and enjoy life, contact us for a free consultation. We want to help people who suffer from Chronic Pain Syndrome get the benefits they deserve.
