Published on: August 15, 2014
Need SSDI or SSI in Tampa for Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is an extremely serious but rare form of cancer. Malignant Mesothelioma develops in a person’s lining of their internal organs, and is often caused by asbestos exposure. People who suffer from mesothelioma have typically worked in professions where they consistently inhaled asbestos particles or were otherwise exposed to asbestos fiber and dust. If you suffer from mesothelioma and are filing a Social Security benefits claim in Tampa, you should consider the tough, intelligent Social Security advocates at Disability Experts of Florida to help with your battle for benefits.
Experience. Compassion. Tenacity. Understanding – Disability Experts of Florida for Florida Mesothelioma Social Security Benefits Claims.
Our experienced advocates understand the difficulty and frustrations of being an SSDI or SSI claimant. It’s a stressful, often confusing and frustrating process, and it’s certainly a fight you shouldn’t take on alone. Our advocates listen to each and every one of our clients and pay close attention to the specific details of their cases. Every Tampa Social Security benefits claim is unique. At Disability Experts of Florida, we take care to understand the nuances of each individual case we take on in order to help our clients get the benefits to which they are entitled.
What the SSA Needs. Filing for Social Security Disability for Mesothelioma in Tampa, Florida
According the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) impairment listing manual, or “Blue Book,” getting Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI) based on a Mesothelioma diagnosis is relatively straightforward. It requires medical documentation of “malignant Mesothelioma of the pleura,” “malignant tumors, metastatic to the pleura,” or “malignant primary tumors of the mediastinum, not controlled by prescribed therapy.”
One important thing that you need to do is fully document your diagnosis. Its important that you communicate clearly with your doctor and let him or her know that you intend to seek Florida SSDI benefits for mesothelioma. A Social Security advocate can help you gather all the required documentation with which to best present your claim to the SSA. You don’t need any more stress. Call DEF now to speak with our experienced, professional advocates.
At Disability Experts of Florida, we don’t collect unless you’re rewarded your rightful Social Security benefits in Tampa.
If a biopsy or other procedure has been performed, you should provide a copy of the pathology report and operative note. If these documents cannot be presented to the Social Security Administration, however, the office will accept other medical reports or the summary of hospitalization. In some cases, the Social Security Administration may also require evidence regarding persistence, recurrence, malignancy progression and any important residuals in addition to these documents. Your disability advocate will tell you everything you need to know about documentation and what to expect from the process and answer any other questions regarding your Tampa Social Security benefit claim for mesothelioma.
When seeking SSDI in Tampa for mesothelioma, a savvy disability advocate at Disability Experts of Florida can make a marked difference in the ease and efficiency with which you can receive an award of benefits.
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Dignity. It’s one of the reasons we at Disability Experts of Florida do what we do. We work hand-in-hand with our clients to help them maintain their autonomy and their dignity. Nothing is more important. If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma in Florida or the Tampa area, call or click now to speak with us.
