Migraines & Headaches Symptoms
Unfortunately there is no laboratory test or special X-ray that can verify the diagnosis of migraine headaches. Like arthritis and chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine headaches do not need to be proven by laboratory results. In evaluating the severity of your headaches and whether or not they are disabling, the opinion of your treating physician is invaluable. That being said, federal courts have recognized that your symptoms, including dizzy spells, sensitivity to light and to sound, vomiting, etc. are in fact actual medical signs associated with severe migraine headaches. These symptoms listed above can be analyzed by your physician and can be interpreted as medical signs indicating severe migraine headaches. Having a personal journal may help you answer questions that are important in determining whether you are disabled or not.
Our Social Security Lawyer Can Help
If you suffer from migraines and debilitating headaches, not only may they affect your daily activities, but they may affect your ability to work. These headaches can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours and sometimes even longer. Those who suffer from migraines may find it difficult to function and find it comforting to stay in a dark room with little to no noise. While some medications may help alleviate some symptoms, they may have other side effects.
If you're looking to pursue disability because of your migraine headaches, consider working with a disability lawyer you can trust. In the Amherst, Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Clarence, Lancaster, Niagara Falls, Orchard Park, Tonawanda, or West Seneca, NY areas, consider working with Diane S. Hinman Attorney at Law. As an experienced social security lawyer, she will work with you one-on-one to get you the representation you need.
Diane will work with you to prove that your migraines affect your day-to-day activities and restrict you from performing basic work activities. Some activities that may be hindered include lifting, walking, standing, understanding instructions, and more. As a social security lawyer, Diane will help you obtain all the evidence you need to prove that your headaches are interfering with your daily life and get you the compensation you deserve. For more information or to speak with our social security lawyer, contact us today.
Information that may be useful in assessing your disability include:
1. How many days a month you were unable to function due to migraines?
2. How long did the attack(s) last?
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