Social Security Disability for Multiple Sclerosis
in Metairie, New Orleans
& Louisiana

How to Qualify for Multiple Sclerosis Disability Benefits in New Orleans, Metairie and Beyond

Multiple sclerosis can impact a person’s motor skills, and entire sense of well-being. To receive Social Security Disability benefits for MS, your condition must meet Social Security’s definition of a chronic illness. Your Multiple Sclerosis disability must impact you in one of two ways:

1. Severe disability in two limbs that greatly hinders standing up, balancing, walking, or using arms.
2. Difficulty with movement and focus, memory, learning, socializing, and work management due to motor skill issues.

If you can prove through your medical records that multiple sclerosis prevents you from working almost entirely, your chances of securing Social Security Disability benefits are higher. But details matter.

You will need to show in-depth evidence of your symptoms. Documents that can prove your case include:

• The results of physical and cognitive exams
• Any hospitalization records related to your MS
• MRIs
• Lumbar puncture exams
• Blood tests

Your claim also benefits from records of missed work and comments from friends, family and employers who know the hardships you face.

A disability lawyer can help you gather the right information and guide you through the process.

Feel free to contact Empower Disability. Our team can help with your claim and increase your chances of success.

Can I Work and Still Claim Disability Benefits for Multiple Sclerosis?

Balancing your MS with your financial well-being is like walking a tightrope.

Unfortunately, so is bringing in some income by working as you wait on your disability claim.

That doesn’t mean it is impossible. Sometimes, people with MS can work a small amount. Social Security reviews your claim to see if you are earning more than $1,470 a month. This amount is the limit for substantial gainful activity in 2023.

You have to earn less than substantial gainful activity to get disability benefits. So be careful about working while filing for benefits; your benefits may be denied or stopped.

But the rule does allow you to earn some much-needed money to keep up with bills and keep food on the table while still pursuing federal financial assistance to make your life and dealing with MS more manageable.

All of this careful planning on top of living with MS saps your energy. This is where Empower Disability can relieve your burden.

Multiple Sclerosis is a disability and you don’t have to do all the legwork alone. We can offer support in this process. Take a load off yourself, call us today, and get back to living your best possible life.

We’ve helped thousands of people in the New Orleans area, from Kenner, Metairie, New Orleans and Chalmette to Gretna, Marrero, Houma, the Northshore and Hammond. If you’re anywhere in Louisiana, you can get help from the Empower Disability attorneys.