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
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
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 14, 2012
Back Injuries and Social Security Disability
Individuals who suffer from many different types of bone or musculoskeletal injuries may have trouble keeping a job that requires activity that could risk aggravating the back injury. These injuries may include pain in the back caused by a trauma or physical stress and become painful and chronic. This pain may also keep you out…
July 31, 2012
Cancer and Social Security Disability
Cancer has a monumental impact on the lives of every patient who is diagnosed, and their families as well. Cancer can carry with it side effects that can be both serious and disabling. Not only is cancer itself disabling and difficult to deal with for many sufferers, but the treatments for cancer can be just…
July 31, 2012
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Social Security Disability
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a disease that is caused by pressure to the nerve in the wrist that allows feeling and movement of the wrist. This disease can cause weakness, muscle damage, tingling, soreness or numbness in the fingers and hands. Repetitive motions of the wrist and hands, which include typing, sewing, painting, and playing…
July 12, 2012
Asthma and Social Security Disability
Asthma is a lung disorder that can cause narrowing of the tubes in the lung and inflammation of tissues of the lungs that can lead to trouble and later inability to breathe correctly, and also chest tightness and sometimes persistent coughing. Asthma can be caused by many conditions, including working conditions, environmental factors, or allergies….