Sunday, April 10, 2011

Crohn's Disease - Get the Social Security Disability Benefits


Life can be hell to persons suffering from severe Crohn's disease, as they are not able to lead a normal life. They cannot go for work due to the stress imposed on them by the disease. Those persons who are unable to work due to the complications caused by the disease can apply for the Social security disability effects.

Crohn's disease is basically an inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the gastro intestinal tract starting from the mouth to the anus. This is mostly affected with persons between the age 20 and 30 and was first considered that the disease was caused due to diet and stress. But researches has found that the disease is caused due to hereditary, disorders in the mutation of the gene NOD2 that reduces the immunity of the system to fight viruses causing the disease.

The most common symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal pain, ulcers, weight loss, and skin rashes and in severe cases may cause liver disorders. Hence, the patient cannot work or earn a living by his own. Such patients are eligible for the monetary benefits due to the Social security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Crohn's patients classified in listing 5.06 in the Social Security Disability Impairment are only eligible for the benefits. Apart from the listings, the educational qualification of the applicant, work history and medical background of the patient is necessary in determining the amount of benefits. In addition, they consider the fact whether the applicant have paid the security taxes so far.

Any disease can be fought with the will power of the patient and sometimes what medication can't do can be achieved with your will power. So if you have the disease doesn't get worried, proper care, regular checkups and monitoring may help you to lead a normal life.








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