Getting a Social Security Disability Claim For Migraine Headaches

According to the Migraine Research Foundation, 12% of the US population suffers from migraines; this includes both adults and children. Most people affected by severe migraines are between 25 and 55 years old. In the USA, 18% of women and 6% of men have a chronic migraine problem. 

Around 90% of these people say that they are unable to work during a migraine, the effects of which can last anywhere between a few hours to a couple of days. People with severe migraines can file a claim for Social Security disability benefits. 

Bear in mind that regular headaches won’t get you benefits; you need to show that you suffer from serious migraines. The severity, frequency, and duration of your migraines will be taken into consideration along with other and technical eligibility rules.

If you meet the criteria for Social Security 

Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you should qualify for the 

benefits, meaning you’ll have a steady income even when you’re not able to work.

Financial Losses Due to Migraines

People with frequent migraines may experience it a couple of times a month. The Migraine Research Foundation report says that 14 million Americans struggle with fatigue, debilitating pain and other migraine symptoms every day. 

According to the WHO, migraines are among the top causes of disability on the planet. In the worst cases, migraines may completely prevent employment. It will impact your social life and your ability to care for yourself and your family. 

Other than the loss of income, migraines also lead to increased financial expenses in the form of medical bills. Migraines are diagnosed using a process of elimination that involve neurological tests as well as blood work. In some cases, doctors may ask for an MRI, which costs around $2,600.

Qualifying for Benefits of For Migraines

There’s no disability listing for migraines as such, but you still can get approved for serious migraines; you’ll just have to prove that your headaches are preventing you from keeping a fulltime job. 

The SSA will assess your claim based on the following: 

· Your day-to-day struggles due to migraines

· The severity and frequency of the headaches

· Your medical reports

If your medical assessment shows that your migraines are preventing you from doing your job, or any job, you should qualify for social security disability benefits. 

A social security disability lawyer can assist you with filing a social security claim.

The Law Offices of Lisa Douglas, Inc in Little Rock, Arkansas, focuses on social security disability claims as well as medical malpractice and personal injury cases. 

Contact the Law Offices of Lisa Douglas for more information on their services.