Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ("ALS"), sometimes referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurological impairment that attacks the nerve cells that control voluntary muscle movement. Individuals suffering from ALS lose their ability to speak, breathe, swallow, and control their arms and legs. Social Security recognizes that there is no single test that confirms a diagnosis of ALS. Thus, Social Security looks at the totality of the history and relies heavily on the treating physician's diagnosis.

All Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income determinations are based on medical documentation. It is important that your condition and treatment is thoroughly documented in the form of medical records, laboratory testing, clinical evaluations, and narrative reports from your treating physicians. If you do not treat with a doctor, or your doctor is not supportive, your lawyer will not be able to prove your case, regardless of how sick you truly are. Our goal is that you, your doctors and our attorneys can form the winning team to ensure that your pursuit for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits is successful.

At West Coast Disability Legal Center, our experienced attorneys guide people through each step of the Social Security Disability claims process. We can file your initial claim, appeal your claim to the reconsideration level if you are denied, request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, or appeal your case to the Appeals Council. To talk with us about your case, please call us at (800) 459-3017 to schedule a free consultation. You can also contact us online and one of our attorneys will get in touch with you. There is never a fee for our services unless we win your case.