Genetic Disorder Disability Lawyers
Genetic Photosensitivity Disorders
Skin disorders can be considered disabilities depending upon the severity of their symptoms and how chronic the condition is. The Social Security Administration has created a list of skin disorders that have the potential to be considered disabilities. That list includes dermatitis, burns, icthyosis, psoriasis and some genetic photosensitivity to name a few. Genetic photosensitivity is one category of skin disorders that can be complicated to evaluate, but may be eligible for disability insurance.
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
One serious photosensitivity disorder is xeroderma pigmentosum. This disorder is usually considered severe enough to be eligible for disability insurance. It is a lifelong hypersensitivity to ultraviolet light. This hypersensitivity leads to a lifetime of restricted living. Exposure to ultraviolet rays can cause a person with xeroderma pigmentosum to get skin cancers. This disorder can even lead to neurological problems, mental disorders, and eye issues. A diagnosis of xeroderma pigmentosum should allow you to meet the requirements of 8.07A for the Social Security Administration.
Other Genetic Photosensitivity Disorders
Not all genetic photosensitivity disorders meet the requirements of the Social Security Administration as easily as xeroderma pigmentosum. There are a number of factors the SSA will consider before accepting a disability claim.
- Skin Lesions - are there extension skin lesions?
- Ability to function - how much does the skin disorder affect the claimant's ability to function in a normal work setting?
- Duration requirement - how often you have flare-ups or attacks will be considered. To what extent your disorder affects everyday also matters. Do you require a protective environment?
- What you require - do you need protective clothing or eyewear? How much does protective sunscreen help your condition?
- Cancer - how prone are you to get skin cancer because of your disability?
- Effects on the body - how your disorder negatively affects you mentally and neurologically may help determine the severity of your disorder.
Laboratory and Clinical evidence
The SSA will require documentation to prove your condition. First, appropriate laboratory testing from an acceptable medical source must prove that you have XP or another genetic photosensitivity disorder. This testing must show chromosomal changes, abnormal DNA repair or another genetic abnormality that proves your specific photosensitivity disorder. If there are not appropriate laboratory results available at the hearing, medical evaluations can be used. Clinical findings and evaluations can be deemed acceptable if appropriate laboratory tests were performed prior the evaluation. The medical evaluation must confirm that a laboratory study and the medical evaluation both show the same diagnosis of a genetic photosensitivity disorder.
SSA Disability Claim Law Firm
The SSA often refuses disability coverage. Appeals and social security hearings may be necessary. An administrative law judge will usually review your condition. You need a knowledgeable and experienced social security disability lawyer on your side as well. Kazmierczak & Kazmierczak, LLP specialize in disability cases across America. Call 1-877-527-5529 for a free consultation. Let us help you through the difficult process to get you the compensation you rightfully deserve.
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