When Can I Apply for Benefits?
If you’re unable to work for at least 12 months after your stroke, you can file a claim for Social Security disability benefits through the SSA. It’s also recommended to wait at least three months after your stroke to see how the stroke has impacted your functionality.
To be eligible for benefits, you must provide medical documentation of your stroke as described in the Neurological Impairment section of the Social Security Administration’s Blue Book.
Eligibility for Disability Benefits After A Stroke:
You qualify for disability benefits under the listing if you’re unable to: –
- Speak or write effectively due to expressive aphasia (difficulty forming words, also called motor aphasia) or sensory aphasia (characterized by fluent, nonsensical speech and the inability to understand, also called receptive aphasia).
- Control the movement of at least two extremities (either an arm and a leg or two arms or two legs), even with at least three months of treatment. This must result in difficulty in balancing while standing or walking, to stand up from sitting or using your arms.
- Overcome physical problems along with a limitation in any one of the following:
- A). Thinking (understanding, remembering or applying information)
- B). Finishing tasks (problems with concentration, persistence or speed)
- C). Regulating emotions and controlling behavior (such as problems with responding to demands, adapting to changes, and being aware of normal workplace hazards).
If you have vision loss or other physical impairments as a result of a stroke, you may also qualify for disability benefits under those listings, which can be found in the Social Security Administration’s Blue Book.
At Liner Legal, we emphasize the importance of hiring an experienced Social Security disability attorney to enhance the likelihood of application approval. If you’re seeking assistance, contact us via www.linerlegal.com or call our office at (216) 282-1773 for a complimentary consultation. Liner Legal assists clients across the country, with physical locations spread across Ohio in cities such as Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Columbus, Sandusky, Warren, and Youngstown.
