Meniere’s Disease Disability Insurance Benefits Claim
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Disability insurance carriers often claim Meniere’s disease is not disabling. How can disability insurance attorneys Dell & Schaefer assist you?
As disability attorneys, Dell & Schaefer have represented numerous long term disability claimants that have been unable to work as a result of Meniere’s disease. Disability insurance companies often categorize Meniere’s disease as a subjective complaint condition and attempt to deny the claim due to a lack of objective evidence. While the cause of Meniere’s disease is unknown, the restrictions and limitations caused by Meniere’s disease are objective.
It is crucial for any claimant suffering from Meniere’s disease to treat with an ENT physician that can appropriately document the objective limitations caused by Meniere’s disease. There are multiple tests that can be performed in order to verify a diagnosis of Meniere’s disease. Proper documentation of your symptoms and limitations is essential in order to obtain long-term disability benefits.
Disability Attorneys Dell & Schaefer have an expansive understanding of the significant restrictions and limitations that a person suffering with Meniere’s disease must live with on a daily basis. We have worked closely with top physicians in order to sufficiently satisfy a disability carrier’s threshold of evidence necessary to prove that a client is disabled by suffering Meniere’s disease.
Not everyone suffering from Meniere’s disease qualifies for long-term disability benefits, therefore the medical records of each client must be reviewed to determine the level of restrictions.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss your long-term disability claim.
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Meniere’s is a disorder of the inner ear that causes abnormal sensory perceptions, including a sensation of a spinning motion (vertigo), hearing loss usually in one ear, fullness or pressure in the same ear, lost of balance and ringing in the same ear (tinnitus).
People in their 40s and 50s are more likely than people in other age groups to develop Meniere’s disease. Estimates of the number of people with Meniere’s disease vary significantly, but according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, about 615,000 people in the United States have the disease.
The cause of Meniere’s disease isn’t well understood. It appears to be the result of the abnormal volume or composition of fluid in the inner ear. The unpredictable episodes of vertigo are usually the most debilitating problem of Meniere’s disease. The episodes often force a person to lie down for several hours. Episodes are often unexpected and for some people the episodes can occur on a daily basis.
Meniere’s disease is a disabling condition and symptoms are debilitating
The symptoms of Ménière’s disease occur suddenly and can arise daily or as infrequently as once a year. Vertigo, often the most debilitating symptom of Ménière’s disease, typically involves a whirling dizziness that forces the sufferer to lie down. Vertigo attacks can lead to severe nausea, vomiting, and sweating and often come with little or no warning.
Some individuals with Ménière’s disease have attacks that start with tinnitus (ear noises), a loss of hearing, or a full feeling or pressure in the affected ear. It is important to remember that all of these symptoms are unpredictable. Typically, the attack is characterized by a combination of vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss lasting several hours.
People experience these discomforts at varying frequencies, durations, and intensities. Some may feel slight vertigo a few times a year. Others may be occasionally disturbed by intense, uncontrollable tinnitus while sleeping. Ménière’s disease sufferers may also notice a hearing loss and feel unsteady all day long for prolonged periods. Other occasional symptoms of Ménière’s disease include headaches, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. A person’s hearing tends to recover between attacks but over time becomes worse.
Resources
There are many valuable sources of information available. You can also access resources over the internet such as:
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
- A good source for additional information and research studies about Meniere’s disease
Not everyone suffering from Meniere’s disease qualifies for long-term disability benefits, therefore the medical records of each client must be reviewed to determine the level of restrictions.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss your long-term disability claim.
You can contact us for a free initial consultation.
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I was diagnosed with Meniere’s Disease several years ago and have been managing the symptoms as to my physcian’s Dr. Danner and Dr. Bartels orders so as to be able to continue to work full-time. However. this has not been without challenges. Recently I’m finding it increasingly more difficult to work in the position I hold, the noise of Tinnitus and inner ear pressure seem to be getting worse and occurring more frequently and for longer periods which makes it nearly impossible to stay focused, or concentrate on my job and perform with accuracy, as well as communicating and listening effectively with co-workers. This in itself causes me severe stress and anxiety day and night which exasperates the whole condition of Meniere’s. I am considering filing for disability, for I no longer have the confidence, or ability to perform my job adequately. Your thoughts, or opinion would be appreciated. Thank you!
Rebecca,
I am sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing. Your questions requires us to have more information in order to determine if you have a potential claim. For starters, we would need to review your disability insurance policy and understand the requirement of your job duties. Additionally, we would need to discuss the support you have from your treating doctors. Please contact us privately to discuss your claim.