Disability Insurance Claims for Headaches
With Proficient Long Term Disability Lawyers in San Francisco
Anyone suffering from chronic headaches and migraines knows how debilitating these conditions can be. If your headaches are interfering with your ability to work, you may be eligible for long term disability benefits. However, the process for seeking these benefits can be long and difficult. Insurance companies seem to only have their own financial interests in mind when determining whether to approve your long term claim. In fact, many first-time long term disability claims are denied.
At this point, you may wish to talk to a San Francisco long term disability attorney about your legal options. At Delfino Green & Green, we can help you determine whether seeking an appeal of your denied long term disability claim is your best option. We have significant experience helping people navigate the disability claims process, involving both ERISA and non-ERISA policies. We will explore every option to help you get the disability benefits you need and deserve, whether through the appeals process or litigation.
Contact us online or call us today at (415) 466-8544 to schedule a free consultation with one of our knowledgeable long term disability lawyers in San Francisco.
We handle most long term disability ERISA claim cases on a contingency basis. This means that we only get paid when you get paid.
What Is a Migraine Headache?
A migraine is a severe headache typically characterized by throbbing pain on the side of the head that may last anywhere from four hours to three days. Migraines are typically accompanied by symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Roughly one-third of migraine sufferers experience "migraine with aura," formerly known as a classic migraine. This aura is a warning sign that occurs roughly 15 minutes before a migraine begins, characterized by a visual disturbance such as flashing lights, blurred vision, or flashing colors. Since many migraine symptoms worsen with physical activity, individuals are often unable to work while they are suffering from a migraine.
Can You Receive Disability for Chronic Headaches?
Yes, you may receive disability benefits if you suffer from chronic headaches or migraines which are severe enough to cause you to miss work. With that being said, claims of this type can be difficult to prove due to the lack of a medical standard or tests that prove that a headache is a migraine or so severe that it is disabling. In many cases, a physical examination will not be able to uncover anything wrong with a person who suffers from migraines. As such, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will instead rely on your doctor's reports, your medical documentation, and your statements regarding the severity of your headaches when evaluating your disability claim.
Unfortunately, the SSA does not include headaches or even severe migraines on its list of conditions considered an official impairment warranting immediate award of Social Security benefits. In order to be approved for disability benefits, you generally must be able to provide the following documentation:
- Reports from the doctor who treats your condition, such as a pain management specialist, neurologist, or physician specializing in treating chronic headaches
- Documentation of the frequency, duration, location, and intensity of your migraines as well as their effects on your daily activities
- Documentation of known triggers to your migraines
- Documentation of medications, the types of treatments you have tried, and their effects
Disability Benefits for Headaches & Chronic Migraines
The law firm of Delfino Green & Green represents clients who are seeking long term disability benefits for all types of conditions, including chronic headaches and migraines. If your long term disability claim has been denied, contact us to discuss your concerns with an experienced San Francisco long term disability attorney. We can help you determine your legal options and help you seek the most favorable resolution possible.
With disability insurance benefits, you could help pay for:
- Lost wages
- Medical fees
- Rehabilitation costs
- On-going care expenses
Call us today at (415) 466-8544 to speak with one of our skilled attorneys!