High Blood Pressure Side Effects That Qualify You for Social Security Disability

Your heart is the most vital organ in your body. When something goes wrong and it doesn’t operate as it should, you might experience some side effects. Often these side effects are not serious. In fact, with medication and lifestyle changes, you might be able to limit the impact they have on your day-to-day life. However, when the symptoms worsen and treatment does not help, you might not be able to work at your job at Raytheon Company in Waltham, Massachusetts—even if you sit at a desk all day.

You May Qualify for Social Security Disability Payments

Although many people suffer from high blood pressure, some cases are more severe than others are. To obtain Social Security disability payments for high blood pressure, you must show that your symptoms make it impossible for you to work in the same capacity you once did. Some of the most common symptoms of high blood pressure that qualify include:

  • Heart disease. Over time, high blood pressure could lead to more serious heart conditions, such as coronary heart disease and hypertension.
  • Loss of vision. In some cases, high blood pressure can lead to vision loss.
  • Kidney disease. The kidneys are directly impacted by the health of your heart. If your heart does not function properly over a long period, you could develop kidney disease or reduced kidney function.
  • Brain disease. If your high blood pressure leads to heart failure, stroke, or coronary heart disease, you might experience damage to your brain’s functionality.

 

There are so many ways that your body could be affected by high blood pressure. When applying for Social Security disability for high blood pressure, you need to distinguish the specific symptoms that make it difficult for you to work. The process can quickly become confusing if you are unfamiliar with how the Social Security Administration makes its determination. That’s when having a Social Security disability attorney on your side can help.

If you know of someone impacted by high blood pressure who struggles to work, we encourage you to send him this article. And if you have questions about your own situation, start a live chat with us now.

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John L. Keefe
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