Has your insurance claim for high blood pressure been denied? Fields Law can help you understand your options.

Can You Get Disability For High Blood Pressure?

When your condition becomes difficult to manage or causes other health related issues that impact your ability to work, you may qualify for high blood pressure Long Term or Short Term Disability.

Short-Term Disability

Many people ask, “can you get Short-Term Disability for high blood pressure?” In some cases, the answer is yes.

Short-Term disability may apply when your blood pressure becomes dangerously elevated, or when you experience symptoms that make it difficult for you to perform your daily work duties.

To qualify, you’ll need medical documentation of your condition as well as your doctor’s assessment of your work limitations. If your doctor recommends that you take time away from work to stabilize your condition, that can increase the likelihood of approval for Short Term Disability for high blood pressure.

Long-Term Disability

If your condition prevents you from returning to work for an extended period of time, you may be able to qualify for high blood pressure Long Term Disability.

Some of the high blood pressure related issues that can impact your long-term ability to work include an increased risk of stroke or heart attack, cardiovascular conditions, and organ damage.

Jobs that are most often affected by high blood pressure include those that involve significant physical labor or high stress. Safety related jobs, where other people can be affected if you’re unable to perform your duties, may also qualify.

Why High Blood Pressure Disability Claims Are Denied

High blood pressure may be a serious condition, but that doesn’t mean insurance companies will always accept a claim.

Insurers often deny these claims for disability citing that the condition is controllable with medication. They may also claim that your medical records are incomplete, or that they lack input from specialists.

But the primary reason behind high blood pressure disability claim denials is that insurers claim  there is a lack of evidence to prove that the condition actually limits your ability to work.

That is the biggest factor behind denials, and where Fields Law can offer the most help.

Filing a High Blood Pressure Disability Claim

Strong high blood pressure insurance claims require detailed documentation. Fields Law can help you:

• Collect complete medical records, including high blood pressure history
• Gather documentation from treating providers
• Work with your doctor to document your work limitations
• Track how your symptoms affect your work responsibilities

High blood pressure claims are notoriously difficult to prove without the right documentation. Most insurance companies will quickly deny claims with documentation gaps.

Gathering this kind of documentation helps you build a much stronger claim.