Law office spotlights sarcoma disability claims during awareness month

The Law Office of Justin C. Frankel, P.C. is using Sarcoma Awareness Month to highlight the work and income disruptions many patients face after a diagnosis. The firm is also urging people with sarcoma to seek help early when pursuing disability benefits.

Why it matters: - Sarcoma can affect bones and soft tissues and often brings major physical, emotional and financial strain. - Many patients cannot keep working because of chronic pain, fatigue, mobility limits, treatment side effects and the risk of recurrence. - Disability benefits can become a key source of income during treatment and recovery.

What happened: - The Law Office of Justin C. Frankel, P.C. marked Sarcoma Awareness Month by raising awareness of sarcoma and the disability claims process. - The firm said sarcoma patients often rely on short-term disability, long-term disability or Social Security Disability benefits. - Justin C. Frankel, founder of the firm, said claimants can face major barriers even when the cancer diagnosis itself is undisputed.

The details: - Sarcoma is a group of cancers that develop in bones and soft tissues, including muscles, tendons, fat, blood vessels, nerves and connective tissues. - Sarcomas make up a small share of cancer diagnoses but often require aggressive treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy or a combination of these approaches. - Disability insurers often require medical records, physician opinions, diagnostic imaging, treatment histories, functional capacity evaluations and occupational evidence. - Some legitimate claims are denied despite substantial medical support. - The firm said people diagnosed with sarcoma and other serious conditions should understand their rights under employer-sponsored disability plans, individual disability policies and Social Security Disability programs. - The firm also said early legal guidance can help meet deadlines and submit critical evidence correctly. - The company’s website is More information. - The firm’s LinkedIn profile is Justin Frankel on LinkedIn. - The firm’s Facebook page is ERISA disability on Facebook. - The firm’s X account is Justin C. Frankel on X.

Between the lines: - The release frames sarcoma as more than a medical issue by emphasizing lost income, paperwork burdens and insurance denials. - The message also positions disability-law help as part of patient support, not just a legal service.

What's next: - The firm said it will continue promoting awareness, education and support throughout Sarcoma Awareness Month. - The broader takeaway is that patients facing rare cancers may need to prepare for both treatment and disability claims at the same time.

The bottom line: - Sarcoma Awareness Month is being used to highlight how a rare cancer can quickly become a disability and income problem as well as a health crisis.