last for 12 months or more<\/a> to be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits from the SSA.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe medical evidence in your records needs to show not only that you suffer from IBS but that you are unable to work due to the symptoms of IBS and the limitations your IBS symptoms impose on you. Abdominal pain and cramps may interfere with your ability to focus, or you may require an excessive number of breaks to accommodate frequent trips to the restroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The SSA may also send you to see one of their doctors for a consultative examination. These appointments aim not to produce a diagnosis or even to treat your symptoms but to evaluate your limitations, particularly in claims where the SSA may not have enough medical information to issue a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A residual functional capacity (RFC) form is valuable medical evidence that should be submitted in every claim, as it identifies what you can and cannot be expected to do concerning your daily activities and the functions required to perform your job. You can download a physical RFC form from our website, then take it to your next appointment with your gastroenterologist or any other doctor that treats your IBS. Once your doctor has completed the form, you can submit it to the SSA (but be sure to save a copy for your records).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you hire an attorney at our office, you will receive a custom RFC form to take to your doctor. Just tell us your primary disabling conditions, and we will send the form directly to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Get Help with Your IBS Disability Claim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Working with an experienced disability attorney will give you the best chance of getting the benefits you deserve for your irritable bowel syndrome. Even if you have been denied benefits, that does not mean your fight is over. Many people are denied benefits the first time they apply. You have the right to file an appeal and try to get more information that may help your case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Getting expert help from a lawyer specializing in disability law is often the difference between being denied and being approved for benefits. While the appeal process can be daunting, your experienced disability attorney will be able to guide you through the process. They do not get paid until you win your case. You can seek help without worrying about upfront costs or unexpected bills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nick Ortiz and the Ortiz Law Firm have successfully represented claimants in disability cases across the United States. If you would like to talk to an experienced disability lawyer about your irritable bowel syndrome and its impact on your ability to work, call us at (888) 321-8131<\/u><\/strong><\/a> or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. We would be happy to evaluate your claim and discuss how to help you through the appeal process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Patients with irritable bowel syndrome may be unable to work because of their disease and its related complications, such as constipation and diarrhea. If you have been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, you are probably asking yourself, “Is IBS a disability?” The short answer is yes. Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are considered to …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":2224,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1574"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1574"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1574\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2224"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1574"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}