LONG TERM EFFECTS OF COVID-19 NOW QUALIFY FOR DISABILITY PAYMENTS
- The Forsythe Firm
- Sep 25, 2021
- 1 min read
The symptoms of COVID-19 often last about 2 weeks with full recovery. However, some patients can have symptoms that linger for months. It was once believed that about 15 percent of patients would become "long haulers," with effects of COVID that linger on for months after the initial infection. But new studies suggest that up to 33 percent of COVID patients can become long haulers.
In response, the Social Security Administration has made disability benefits available for these long-term COVID effects. It should be noted that these patients may not currently test positive for COVID-19. Yet, symptoms may continue and negatively effect the ability to work and go about normal activities.
Symptoms of long haulers may include some or all of the following:
Fatigue
Weakness
Cough and shortness of breath
Chest pain, joint pain, muscle pain, and headaches
“Brain Fog,” dizziness, and difficulty thinking or concentrating
Ongoing loss of taste or smell
Insomnia
Other symptoms that vary person-by-person
The Forsythe Firm is trained to help individuals with "long haul" symptoms after initial COVID infections. There is a complex application procedure that must be followed to document lingering symptoms of COVID. But if adequately documented and presented, the government may pay up to $3,148 per month in long-term disability benefits.
Our firm offers absolutely FREE consultations. Often a brief telephone consultation is enough to get started. And we will NEVER charge you a fee or any out-of-pocket cost unless you receive disability benefits with back pay! There is no risk to you.
Please contact us at (256) 799-0297 and speak to one of our highly trained advocates now.
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