The Mayo Clinic defines fibromyalgia as a "chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points --- places on your body where slight pressure causes pain." Physical or emotional trauma may trigger fibromyalgia, but this is not always necessarily the case.
For sufferers of chronic pain, everyday tasks can become too much to bear, and fibromyalgia can derail your career and make you feel helpless. When performing your job to the best of your ability is no longer possible, you shouldn't have to suffer alone. If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and are unable to work, GENEX Disability's experienced team of compassionate professionals can help you secure Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
The United States government offers SSDI to citizens who are unable to work due to chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia. SSDI eligibility is not based on income. In order to be eligible for SSDI benefits, you must have paid Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes for 5 out of 10 years before you became disabled. Applying for SSDI benefits or appealing a previous denial by the Social Security Administration can be an arduous, stressful and confusing task. The process involves mountains of paperwork as your application makes its way through the local and state levels for review. It can take months or even years before a decision is reached --- resulting in lost time and money as you wait.
GENEX Disability can help. GENEX has an experienced team of compassionate, patient and diligent professionals who can fight for the benefits to which you are entitled and keep you informed and included throughout the process. The GENEX team can break through the red tape and navigate the maze of the SSDI application process, lighting the way and getting you the assistance you need.
If you are suffering from fibromyalgia and it is preventing you from working, GENEX Disability will fight for your SSDI benefits. Even if you have applied for SSDI benefits in the past and been denied, GENEX can assist you. GENEX has the expertise and commitment necessary to securing benefits for every eligible applicant. To find out if you qualify, contact us today or fill out our evaluation form.