Sickle Cell Disease and Social Security Disability Sickle Cell
Disease, also referred to as sickle cell anemia, can be a severe
and debilitating condition. In some cases, individuals suffering
from the condition are unable to work due to the “episodes” the
disease causes. This inability to work, combined with the
medical bills incurred due to the condition, often create severe
financial hardships for individuals suffering from Sickle Cell
Disease. Fortunately, Social Security Disability benefits may be
able to help ease the financial burden caused by this
disability. If you are suffering from Sickle Cell Disease and
are interested in applying for disability benefits, the
following information may help you through the Social Security
Disability application process. Sickle Cell Disease - Condition
and Symptoms Sickle Cell Disease is a serious condition that is
caused by an abnormal type of hemoglobin in the red blood cells.
This hemoglobin, referred to as hemoglobin S., distorts the
shape of the red blood cells