Telangiectasia is an unusual dilation of blood vessels near the surface of the skin. This generally causes redness or flushing and can be caused by bruising, sunburns, or as an effect of Rosacea. However, Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is a disorder that causes abnormalities in the dilation of blood vessels in vital organs, making it a much more serious disorder.
As described by the National Library of Medicine, normal blood flow starts with the heart pumping blood into your arteries at high pressure. This pressure pushes the blood through the arteries to smaller vessels (arterioles and capillaries), which in turn supply oxygen to your body's tissues. By the time blood reaches the capillaries, the pressure is much lower than when it started. The blood then travels from the capillaries into veins and then back to the heart
HHT, however, can cause disastrous disruptions in this normal blood flow. When you suffer from HHT, your arterial vessels bypass the capillaries and push blood directly into your veins at a much higher pressure than normal. Since your veins have thinner walls and are less elastic than your arteries, they can’t sustain the high pressure for very long, and become strained. This added strain can cause serious issues to your veins and can also lead to life-threatening vascular problems.
Types of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Although some forms of HHT are minor and will only result in the occasional nosebleed or flushing (reddening) of the skin where the affected blood vessels dilate, more aggressive forms of the disorder can be life threatening. More specifically:
- Type 1. This disorder can cause pressure-induced hemorrhages in the eyes, lungs, or brain, which can lead to vision problems, pulmonary edema, brain injury, and death.
- Types 2 and 3. In these types, hemorrhages center more in the lungs, heart, and liver causing shortness of breath, pain, and dizziness, potential cardiac arrest and higher risk of liver cirrhosis.
- Ataxia Telangiectasia. A-T occurs when compromised blood flow causes the immune system to break down. When the immune system becomes affected, viruses, bacteria, and illnesses will become more aggressive. In addition, people with A-T are 20% more likely to develop cancer
How This Affects Your Disability Claim
As a result of these risks, the Social Security Administration recognizes severe cases of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia as sufficient reason for disability qualification. Considering how excessive movement and activity can exacerbate the condition, the SSA concedes that working could potentially be life threatening. Therefore, if you’re diagnosed with this disorder, you should seriously consider speaking to an experienced attorney about filing a claim for disability.
Contact us today to discuss how we can help you prove your disorder is worth disability benefits. Our extensive knowledge with the disability process will not only guarantee that your claim is filed correctly but also be given the attention it deserves. Contact us today for a free consultation and allow us to ease the pressure of filing.
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