If you have been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's, there will be a time when you can no longer work. Fortunately, you can receive your benefits quicker with the Compassionate Allowance (CAL) Initiative. In the past the Social Security Administration (SSA) did not list early onset Alzheimer's on their list of conditions for the CAL, but this has changed so you have this available to you now. Below is information about getting approved for CAL and how a Social Security Disability attorney can help you get through the process.
Get Approved for CAL
In order to be approved for CAL you do have to meet certain requirements. First, you must not be able to do the type of work that you currently do. Also, the condition you have must last longer than a year or will result in death. Because you have Early Onset Alzheimer's you will have no problem meeting these requirements. The SSA will also check that you have worked enough in your lifetime to qualify for SSD.
The SSA will require that you submit medical proof that you have Early Onset Alzheimer's. They can do this by requiring medical records from your doctors. The SSA may also want to know the medication you currently take.
Hire a Social Security Disability Attorney
Because getting approved for SSD is important and that the process goes quickly you should consider hiring a Social Security disability attorney. Even though you are seeking approval for CAL, you will go through the process of applying for SSD in the same way that you would for other types of disabilities.
This attorney knows the process of applying for SSD. They can ensure you do not make any mistakes which could slow down the process. For example, the attorney will know what the SSA needs in order to approve your disability, such as the right medical records, getting notes from your doctors, and much more. The attorney can also help you fill out the needed paperwork.
If there are problems, this attorney can get them resolved much quicker than you could do on your own. If for some reasons your claim is denied the attorney can help you through the appeals process. This process will take much longer if you do it on your own and make mistakes.
Contact a disability legal firm, like Attorney John B. Martin Law Offices, to get more information and assistance.
