Published on: June 24, 2014
Lyme disease is a complex illness believed to be bacterially transmitted by a tick bite. It results in different symptoms as time progresses. Symptoms typically worsen if not treated early on. Lyme disease can appear to get better ( to into remission) and then suddenly get worse.
If you’ve been diagnosed with Lyme disease and are wondering if you can get SSDI in Tampa, the answer is yes. Speak directly with a Disability Experts of Florida Social Security advocate for a free case evaluation. We treat you with the dignity you deserve.
Typically, Lyme disease results in lowered energy and chronic fatigue. However, Lyme disease may also result in neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiac conditions, which are debilitating in their own right. If you have experienced any of these or other conditions as a result of being diagnosed with Lyme disease and are seeking Social Security Disability in Tampa (SSDI in Tampa) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it’s extremely important to seek representation such as the Tampa SSDI advocates at Disability Experts of Florida. Because Lyme disease takes on characteristics of a syndrome, diagnosis and treatment can be complicated. The experienced Social Security advocates at DEF have the tools and knowledge to help you track all related symptoms back to your originating diagnosis of Lyme disease.
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If treatment is not received in the early stages of Lyme disease, an individual may develop a more chronic form of the disease and it becomes significantly more difficult to treat. However, as many as twenty percent of individuals who have been infected do not realize they have been bitten by a tick. The diagnosis ofLyme disease is troublesome because the disease has so many symptoms that are associated with other conditions.
More severe cases of Lyme disease may trigger autoimmune disorders that continue to affect an individual even if the initial Lyme disease is cured, and some individuals may never be free of the infection. In fact, individuals who have late stage Lyme disease could experience a level of disability equal to an individual who has congestive heart disease. Unfortunately, some of those affected also die from the condition.
Disability Experts of Florida, Lyme Disease and SSDI in Tampa
If you’ve wondered whether or not you can be awarded SSDI in Tampa based on the diagnosis of Lyme disease, the answer is YES! However, like all other medical and psychiatric conditions, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will focus on how your disability affects your ability to work and earn an income. That’s why it’s crucial that you have experienced, expert representation when filing for SSDI in Tampa. Lyme disease can be complex, and the process of getting benefits can be so as well. Don’t let the condition you’re already suffering from become exacerbated by the stress caused by seeking SSDI in Tampa alone! Contact Disability Experts of Florida now for a free case evaluation.
We believe in the dignity of every person. To help preserve that dignity, particularly under unfortunate circumstances like Lyme disease, we will fight on your behalf to help you get the benefits you and your family need. Contact us today!
