Cirrhosis, End-stage Liver Disease - Customer Service Representative, 35 years old

Our client suffered from severe cirrhosis, grade II esophageal varices, esophageal ulcer, and chronic fatigue that was so severe she was falling asleep while at work. The client filed an original claim on her own and the claim was denied. We were hired by the client to file a request for reconsideration which was also denied. We filed a hearing request and the client was scheduled shortly thereafter for a liver transplant. We filed an on-the-record request based on Social Security listing 5.09 and a cirrhosis/liver disease medical assessment form completed by the clients treating hepatologist and the client was approved for disability benefits without the need for a hearing. The client also received additional auxiliary children’s benefits for her minor children.