Skin disorders are any abnormal conditions of the external skin caused by heredity, congenital problems, illness or disease. The Social Security regulations list skin conditions in the following categories: ichthyosis, bullous diseases, chronic infections of the skin or mucous membranes, dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, genetic photosensitivity disorders, and burns. To learn which skin diseases or conditions may qualify for SSD benefits, contact The Law Offices of Sheryl Gandel Mazur to schedule a free consultation.
SSD Benefits for Those Suffering With Skin Diseases in New Jersey
Skin disorders, diseases and conditions can be documented by blood work, tests, biopsies and evaluation by specialists such as dermatologists. Skin conditions may be found disabling when they interfere with the movement of joints, such as connective tissue diseases. Others may interfere with the use of both hands, such as contact dermatitis, skin lesions on the feet, or diabetic skin ulcerations which may interfere with the ability to walk. Or other skin conditions which cause severe rashes or discharge and may make it difficult to wear clothes or put on shoes may also be considered disabling.
The symptoms secondary to skin conditions such as pain, itching and burning, may also interfere with the ability to work. Skin conditions may be related to other conditions, diseases or disorders involving multiple body systems. There are hundreds of skin conditions. Some skin conditions may cause disfigurement or deformity affecting sight, hearing, speech or the ability to chew and may be evaluated as an impairment of the special senses. Still, other skin or facial disfigurements may also cause emotional disabilities.
Contact The Law Offices of Sheryl Gandel Mazur To Learn More
The bottom line is that if you have a skin disease that’s preventing you from returning to work, you can rely on The Law Offices of Sheryl Gandel Mazur to fight for the SSD benefits you deserve. Contact us today so we can get started working on your case.
