Migraines are a headache – literally – to deal with. They actually affect quite a large chunk of the population, with up to 6 percent of men and 18 percent of women suffering from them.
Despite this, not many people know about just how devastating a migraine can be. Many, even migraine sufferers, might be surprised to know that it is possible to get disability benefits and coverage for frequent migraines.
The intensity of migraines
Disability Benefits Help discusses potential disability benefits options for people who suffer from migraines. Migraines can last for hours, and most people cannot work for the duration of their onset. In fact, many migraine sufferers will experience lasting and potentially debilitating effects for days after the initial headache itself.
Of course, another major issue with migraines is the fact that many people cannot predict when they will occur. Some have “tells”, such as a loss of appetite or an aura before the onset, but this can occur just minutes before the attack itself. Needless to say, this gives a worker very little time to prepare.
Disability options
Because of the severe disruption to life due to migraines, Social Security does offer disability options to migraine sufferers. However, it depends on many factors such as the severity of the migraine itself, the duration that these migraines tend to last, and how frequently they occur throughout an average week.
Migraines are actually the eighth leading cause of disability in the world, according to the World Health Organization. Because of that, it is important for affected workers to get the help they deserve.
