Frequently Asked Questions for Palm Beach Accident Lawyers
Q: I have a disability not listed on the website. Are there other sensory loss Social Security benefits?
A: There are many different types of sensory loss Social Security disabilities. While blindness and hearing loss are the most common, the Social Security Administration recognizes that a loss or impairment of any sense can affect a person’s ability to work.
For example, the administration provides disability benefits for people suffering labyrinthine-vestibular function, an inner-ear disorder. This condition can have a number of inhibiting side-effects, including:
- Balance problems
- Hallucinations
- Loss of position sense
- Loss of motion
- Strong or sudden dizziness
- Paroxysms or seizures
- Nausea or vomiting
- Chronic vertigo
- Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
- Intermittent hearing loss
This is only one example of qualified sensory disabilities, but it carries many symptoms that could cause the sufferer severe injury in the workplace. Vertigo may be seen as a simple “fear of heights” by employers, but in the case of a construction worker or house-painter, it has the potential to be life-threatening.
While your condition may not be listed on the Social Security Administration’s website, it does not mean you are not eligible for benefits. All conditions must be evaluated before benefits are approved or denied.
If your benefits application was denied, call Fetterman & Associates today to get help from an experienced Palm Beach Social Security disability lawyer.
