Cancer

Cancer and Social Security Benefit Claims

Anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer, or knows someone who has, understands what an aggressive and debilitating disease it can be. The surgeries often have lengthy recovery times and the radiation or chemotherapy treatments can have severe side effects. There are times when the ordeal leaves the victim totally disabled.

If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you may be eligible to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The Social Security Administration is often quick to deny benefits in these cases, however, and the assistance of an experienced lawyer can help to ensure that your rights are protected. At the Whitesell Law Offices, we represent clients in a variety of complex Social Security claims.

Understanding the Social Security Process

Under the law, Social Security benefits can be approved if your condition is expected to last at least 12 consecutive months or result in death. While a large number of cancers are deadly, the Social Security Administration looks at cancer cases as if the surgeries and treatments will eliminate the condition in less than 12 months. If the cancer recurs or there is a severe reaction to the treatments, however, a year away from work is not out of the question.

When you hire our firm, we will walk you through the entire process and do everything in our power to see that you receive the benefits you need. Our founding attorney, John Whitesell, has dedicated his entire practice to Social Security law. He has experience in all aspects of these cases and he will see your case through to the end.

Call for a Free Consultation

Contact our office today to discuss your case. We have offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Fulton, Kentucky to serve you. We are available during regular business hours and by appointment evenings and weekends. You can reach us by phone at 888-734-7554 or via e-mail. We take every case on a contingency basis which means that you won't pay anything unless we secure benefits for you.

• Spinal Injuries

  Back and spinal cord injuries make even office work almost unbearable to endure. What may seem like a minor inconvenience one day may turn into an incapacitating injury the next.

• Mental Disorders

  Mental disorders and health issues can make going to work nearly impossible. You may be eligible to collect Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if you suffer from a disabling mental illness.

• Chronic Pain

  If you are suffering from an injury or illness that causes you such pain that you are unable to work, you may have a claim for Social Security disability benefits.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Rheumatoid arthritis is an extremely painful and debilitating condition that can make everyday tasks nearly impossible to perform.

• Fibromyalgia

  Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a serious condition that involves significant pain and near constant fatigue.

• Hepatitis C

  Severe cases of Hepatitis C can result in liver disease and can cause a variety of potentially debilitating symptoms that makes performing everyday tasks and work functions extremely difficult.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  While most commonly associated with military personnel, post-traumatic stress disorder can impact people from all walks of life as a result of many different kinds of experiences.

• Headaches

  Chronic headache sufferers are dealing with a condition that can be debilitating to the point of an inability to function. When headaches are severe enough that you are unable to work, you may be able to collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.

• Chronic Fatigue

  Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) sufferers are physically and mentally exhausted the majority of the time. Other symptoms can include memory and concentration problems, joint and muscle pain, sore throat and pain in the lymph nodes.

• Multiple Sclerosis

  Multiple sclerosis is a disease that impacts the brain and spinal cord. In many cases, the effects of multiple sclerosis make it nearly impossible for victims to perform even the most basic tasks.

• Lupus

  Lupus is a condition that is referred to as an autoimmune disease which causes your immune system to attack healthy tissues rather than damaged ones. There are times when the symptoms of lupus can be so debilitating that the victim is not able to work.

• Cancer

  Anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer, or knows someone who has, understands what an aggressive and debilitating disease it can be.

• Depression & Bipolar Disorder

  The feelings of hopelessness or pessimism that come with depression or the dramatic mood swings in people suffering from bipolar disorder can make it nearly impossible to stay focused long enough to complete even the most basic daily tasks.

• Lung Disease

  From asthma to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung disease has the potential to leave its victims unable to function normally or perform basic job related tasks.

• Coronary Disease

  People dealing with coronary conditions like congestive heart failure and artery diseases can have a very hard time accomplishing even the most basic tasks on a daily basis.

• Diabetes

  Diabetes is a serious condition that affects millions of Americans. The condition can lead to serious nerve damage, vision problems and kidney failure that can make it nearly impossible to function normally.