QOL-09. NAVIGATING DISABILITY INSURANCE FOR PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH LOW-GRADE GLIOMA

Abstract Central nervous system tumors and their treatments can cause neurologic, cognitive, psychiatric symptoms that restrict a patient’s ability to work. In the United States, diagnosis of high-grade glioma (grade 3 or 4) medically qualifies patient for disability benefits through Social Security. Low-grade gliomas be similarly debilitating, with at least 50% patients presenting one more cognitive deficits 80% tumor-related epilepsy. light these serious symptoms, it is unsurprising half low-grade do not return work within year diagnosis. Yet does in itself qualify benefits; burden proof substantially higher. Thus, require special attention as they seek benefits. Here, we outline process medical documentation support benefits, Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Supplemental Income (SSI). We provide template assist providers facilitating application seeking The provider’s role simply “declare” disabled, but rather comprehensive regarding diagnosis, treatment, response functional status record. As seizures are two key sources patients, referrals neuropsychology epileptology, among other sub-specialties, improve care bolster domains. Likewise, connecting social workers claims representatives them navigating complicated process. Providers better able help navigate when understand how evaluations what information evaluators seek.