SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY AND AIDS

Philadelphia Social Security Disability Attorney

If you are applying for Social Security Disability benefits and have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, our Philadelphia disabilty lawyer can help you. HIV stands for Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency syndrome. An experienced social security lawyer can offer you valuable insight with regard to your condition and how it affects your eligibility for benefits. 

An individual diagnosed with HIV is not necessarily positive for AIDS.  If left untreated, HIV will usually develop into AIDS.  Typically when your CD4 count drops below 200 you are considered to have AIDS.  The CD4 count is a measurement of an individuals T cells, which assist the body in fighting any infections.  The CD4 count does not necessarily dictate the symptoms associated with this illness. 

It is not uncommon for those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS to suffer from chronic or recurring fever, weight loss, skin rash, headaches, enlarged lymph nodes, lack of energy, and many other symptoms that can manifest as a result of this illness.  The conditions and their severity vary among each individual. 

We have successfully handled many claims in the past for individuals who suffer from HIV/AIDS.  If you have been diagnosed with this illness and can no longer work, it is important that you apply for social security disability benefits immediately. 

Do you need legal assistance applying for and obtaining Social Security Disability benefits? Contact a Philadelphia Disability Attorney at our offices to discuss your case today!