Over 500,000 to 2 million Americans suffer from Crohn’s disease.

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory condition of the intestines which causes ulcerations in the small and large intestines. However, as pointed out in article on Crohn’s disease found at Crohn’s on Line http://www.crohnsonline.com/About/Default.aspx

it can affect your digestive system at any point. It is also known as granulomatous enteritis or colitis, regional enteritis or ileitis.

Crohn’s causes inflammation that will extend deep into the lining. It is very painful and can make you move your bowels frequently. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, loss of appetite and weight loss. These symptoms fluctuate and are recurrent.

It is considered an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and can be hard to diagnose. The symptoms are similar to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ulcerative colitis.

The cause of Crohn’s disease hasn’t been determined but dietary, infectious, and genetic factors play a role. 20% of the people with Crohn’s disease have a blood relative with some form of irritable bowel disease. (IBD).

If you do not meet a Section 5.0 Digestive System Listing, it will be important to develop the exertional and non-exertional problems you have by having your physician fill out a Crohn’s disease questionnaire. Claims for Social Security disability benefits as a result of Crohn’s disease can be won with proper development of medical evidence.

You can look at Section 5.0 Digestive System Impairments by clicking here

http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/5.00-Digestive-Adult.htm

Contact Nancy Cavey, a St. Petersburg Social Security attorney, for assistance with your social security disability application for Crohn’s.

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You might have a Social Security Disability Claim for chronic gastrointestinal or digestive problems.

Listing 5.0 Digestive systems covers such medical conditions as:

1. Recurrent upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage from undetermined causes;

2. Stricture, stenosis or structure of the esophagus;

3. Peptic ulcer disease;

4. Chronic liver disease including chronic active hepatitis;

5. Chronic colitis;

6. Regional enteritis;

7. Weight loss due to any persisting gastrointestinal disorder.

Click here for Listing 5.0

http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/5.00-Digestive-Adult.htm#5_09

The Social Security administration has strict requirements for each of these conditions and requires certain findings on examination together with medical studies to confirm your diagnosis.

The Social Security administration recognizes that digestive system disorders will result in the marked impairment because of the interference with your nutrition, the number of times these problems can recur, and the many complications. These complications must be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months.

Cavey and Barrett, your Florida based social security attorneys, can help you with your  social security application.

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Peptic ulcers are painful sores or ulcers in the lining of the stomach or first part of the small intestine, called the duodenum. You may be entitled to social security benefits for peptic ulcers.

Ulcers can be caused by:

1. Bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori)

2. Use of painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, naproxen (Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn, and others), ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Midol, and others), and many others available by prescription. Even aspirin coated with a special substance can still cause ulcers.

3. Excess acid production from gastrinomas, tumors of the acid producing cells of the stomach that increases acid output; seen in Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Ulcers can cause:

• Bleeding
• Perforation (a hole through the wall of the stomach)
• Gastric outlet obstruction from swelling or scarring that blocks the passageway leading from the stomach to the small intestine.

For more information on peptic ulcer disease visit WebMD here.

In Listing 5.04, the Social Security Disability administration requires that you have peptic ulcer disease demonstrated by endoscopy or other appropriate medically acceptable imaging. You must also have:

A. Recurrent ulceration after surgery persistent despite therapy; or

B. Inoperable fistula formation; or

C. Recurrent obstruction demonstrated by endoscopy or other appropriate medically acceptable imaging; or

D. Weight loss as described under listing 5.08.

With the help of Nancy Cavey, a Tampa Bay Social Security attorney, you can file a claim for Social Security disability benefits for peptic ulcer disease.

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Do your stomach contents, including stomach acid, often leak back into your esophagus causing a burning sensation in your chest? If so, you may have gastroesophageal reflux disease otherwise known as (GERD).

When the valve between your esophagus and stomach doesn’t close properly (like the valve in your toilet tank), Gastric fluid (mostly hydrochloric acid) covers the lining of the esophagus causing inflammation and a very painful burning sensation in your chest. Although the body can heal the damage, chronic acid reflex will eventually eat away the lining of the esophagus.

A hiatal hernia, which occurs when the upper part of your stomach separates from your chest, makes it easier for the stomach acid to go into your esophagus. Think of it like pulling out and squeezing the valve on a beech ball, after it has been filled up. All the air comes back out.

GERD is a chronic and common problem. Two of my own family members have it and I see their pain every day.

Unfortunately, GERD is not a listed condition. However, these claims are won in severe cases, based on medical and vocational development. If you suffer from this condition and are going to file for Social Security Disability benefits you should strongly consider seeking the help of a skilled attorney such as Nancy Cavey or Sharon Barrett.

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