Qualifying for Disability Benefits with Hypertensive Renal Vascular Disease
Hypertensive renal vascular disease, also known as renovascular hypertension or renal artery stenosis, is a serious condition that occurs when blood flow to the kidneys is restricted, causing high blood pressure. This can happen when the arteries that supply blood to the kidneys narrow, or when the blood vessels in the kidneys become damaged. To learn more about how the Social Security Administration (SSA) defines this disability, visit Section 6.00 of the Blue Book.
Does Hypertensive Renal Vascular Disease Qualify for Disability?
Although the consequences of untreated hypertension can be severe or even fatal, hypertension itself is not usually enough to qualify for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration. There are however, several conditions that a person might have in conjunction with hypertension that could cause a person to qualify for benefits.
Some of the most common types of conditions that coincide with hypertension include strokes, heart attacks, aneurysm, blindness from narrowed or torn blood vessels in the eyes, metabolic syndrome, and weakened vessels near the kidneys. If someone develops one of these conditions, they might become eligible for Social Security benefits.
How Do I Apply for Disability Benefits?
To apply for disability benefits, it’s important to understand the disability application process. If you’ve been diagnosed with hypertensive renal vascular disease and believe you may qualify, contact us today for a free disability case evaluation.
