Cancer Disability: Social Security Disability Claims for Cancer

Navigating Life with a Cancer Diagnosis

A cancer diagnosis is life-altering, significantly impacting one's health and the ability to continue working. Cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, often have debilitating side effects that severely limit daily activities and work capabilities.

Binder & Binder® has extensive experience supporting individuals whose lives have been disrupted by various forms of cancer, including:

• Brain cancer

• Breast cancer

• Cervical cancer

• Colon cancer

• Hodgkin’s disease and Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma

• Leukemia

• Lung cancer

• Ovarian cancer

• Pancreatic cancer

• Prostate cancer

• Skin cancer

• Stomach cancer

Your Doctor’s Role in Your SSD Cancer Claim

Treatments for cancer, such as chemotherapy and radiation, can significantly limit one's physical and cognitive abilities. To secure Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, it's critical that your physician thoroughly documents the impact of your cancer and its treatments on your ability to work.

Medical documentation—including details of appointments, medications, treatments, and detailed opinions from treating physicians—is essential in proving eligibility for SSD benefits. Binder & Binder® will ensure your case is meticulously prepared, providing guidance on the documentation necessary to substantiate your disability claim.

How Binder & Binder® Can Help

If cancer prevents you from continuing employment, Binder & Binder® is ready to assist. Our dedicated Social Security Disability advocates can answer your questions regarding SSD eligibility criteria, the application process, and the SSA’s evaluation guidelines.

For personalized assistance and to start your claim, call us today at 1-800-4-BINDER or complete the contact form below.