September 12, 2012
Fibromyalgia and Social Security Disability Claims
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes Fibromyalgia as one of a series of diseases that can entitle a sufferer to collect social security disability insurance (SSDI). However, it may be particularly difficult for some individuals to prove that they suffer from this disorder. Fibromyalgia generally involves doctors administering a series of tests for other diseases…
August 23, 2012
Gastrointestinal Disorders and Social Security Disability
Gastrointestinal disorders are those that affect the digestive tract. They are also generally known as digestive diseases. This is a category that can include any disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract, between the esophagus and the rectum. Gastrointestinal disorders require a serious alteration in ones everyday life. Gastrointestinal disorders may also require constant access to…
August 23, 2012
Social Security Disability and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a disorder that the Social Security Administration accepts as a reason for Social Security Disability. It is a disorder that involves the large and small intestines becoming inflamed, which can then cause individuals to suffer from severe pain. Symptoms of this disease can range from mild to painful and can often…
August 23, 2012
Kidney Failure and Social Security Disability
Kidney failure, also known asrenal failure or (formerly) renal insufficiency, is an event that can be life changing. The limited treatment options result in a severe impact on an individual’s ability to continue to perform their previous job. Many patients who are dealing with kidney failure have to go on dialysis and are placed on…
August 23, 2012
Liver Disease and Social Security Disability
Liver disease is a catch all term that is used to describe any number of different diseases that can attack the liver and result in reduced hepatic (liver) function. There are many ways that the functions of the liver may be compromised. Some of these ways can include obstructed bile flow, high cholesterol, irregular blood…
August 15, 2012
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Social Security Disability
Irritable bowel syndrome is a disease where the affected individual tends to experience a series of serious changes in bowel movements. It is unknown how this occurs but is understood as linked to lack of fiber in the diet, anxiety, depression or excessive caffeine consumption. The diagnosis of IBS can change the daily life of…
August 15, 2012
Social Security and Autoimmune Disorders
Autoimmune diseases are any of several different diseases that can cause a response from the body that turns on some of the most important functions of the body. Often times with autoimmune diseases, the body can make a mistake when it attempts to determine what is a foreign body that ought to be attacked by…
August 15, 2012
Bipolar Disorder and Social Security Disability Benefits
Bipolar disorder is classified by “mood swings,” which are rapid changes in periods of extreme happiness followed by periods of extreme sadness and depression. This disease is an emotional disorder that involves a severe mood disturbance. This disease was previously known as manic-depressive disorder in which the person experiences periods of extreme happiness that are…
August 15, 2012
Learning Disorders and Social Security Disability
Distinct from, but often confused with, intellectual disabilities, learning disorders affect the ability of an individual to learn by either preventing retention of learned material, or through sensory input issues that result in difficulty reading or understanding taught material. Skills often affected by learning disabilities include reading, writing, listening, speaking, critical thinking, and mathematics. The…
August 15, 2012
Rhode Island Dram Shop Liability
Dram shop liability is the duty of a tavern, bar, restaurant, or other commercial entity to not oversell alcohol to their customers. These laws exist in all of the New England states and vary from state to state. Rhode Island punishes two acts under the Liquor Liability Act: when a dram shop has been negligent…