Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Support Group

Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is an abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac arrhythmia) which involves the two small, upper heart chambers (the atria). Heart beats in a normal heart begin after electricity generated in the atria by the sinoatrial node spread through the heart and cause contraction of the heart muscle and pumping of blood.

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Cuzinvinny 03/30/2012

Has anyone qualified for disability just based on Afib alone....just wondering?

pacyetep 03/30/2012

I have seen this topic before. You can get disability for alot of things... but it has to be backed up with a medical doctor's note that states you can't work. They will deny it and you will have to appeal. Secret word: attorney.

http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/conditions-page-1-17.html

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_get_social_security_disability_for_Atrial_Fibrillation

Surfrat 03/30/2012

Interesting question/comment - for sure.

Petey hit the nail on the head. They "will" deny. Sadly the Fed., should have a muc better system to process peoples claims and they don't.

I met with Client a few Summers ago regarding a SSI (Social Security Disability) Brochure I was designing. The 2 Principals, who were from a PI Firm in VA sat across the table from me and told me that on average 95% of the disability claims filed are denied right out of the starting gate.

People complain about Lawyers, especially Personal Injury Attorneys, but they provide a well needed service to balance the wrongs that the system has allowed to manifest. It is and has become what it is and has become - unfortunately. :(

rfclark 04/04/2012

My brother had a massive HR-attack at 46. DRs couldn't do bypass. Needless to say, he couldn't hardly walk, much less work.

It took ~4 years and 2 ATTYs to finally get disability.

Robert

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