Spinal cord injuries are usually caused by a blow to the neck or back resulting in compression of the spinal cord. The areas affected depend on the level of injury. If the neck and upper spine are affected, difficulty with using one’s hands and shoulders can occur. If the injury is in the lower back […]

As a former social security disability examiner, I am familiar with the important steps necessary to improve one’s chances for getting disabiity benefits. With respect to knee problems, whether due to common causes such as a torn meniscus or after surgery for a knee replacement, the most important first action you should take is getting […]

Individuals can get disability for skin problems if they meet certain socal security requirements. An important point to understand is that you must be under the care of a physician specializing in dermatology.  If you decide to apply for benefits, you should strongly consider using the services of a lawyer who has worked with disability […]

The two most common causes for kidny failure are diabetes and high blood pressure, especially in those whose diabetes and  high blood pressure have been poorly controlled.  The signs of kidney failure do not occur over just a few months, but become apparent over a several year period.  Impairment of kidney function due to any […]

Applying for social security disability is not an easy task. It can be quite confusing and time consuming.  Therefore,  at the onset it is best to use a lawyer who works with disability cases.  Even with his assistance about two thirds of cases are denied.   Gout is one type of arthritis. It is caused […]

Loss of ability to speak is a condition for which one can obtain disability benefits if certain rules and information is understood.  An important social security rule is that a disability, social security calls it an impairment, must last at least 12 consecutive months.  For instance one may have lost their voice for a few […]

 Peripheral Vascular Disease, or “hardening of the arteries” is a common condition affecting about 5% of those over 50 years of age. The arteries  become narrowed reducing the flow of blood to the legs. Risk factors include those who smoke, diabetes, high blood pressure, high blood levels of bad cholesterol LDL and low levels of […]

It is important to recognize the early symptoms of a stoke; sometimes called a TIA which means transient ischemic attack. When treated early it can lessen the chances of a full blown stroke.  Symptoms can be extremely varied ranging from confusion to a sudden feeling of tngling or numbness in the face, arm or leg. […]

If you have been diagnosed with COPD(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), you may qualify for social security disability. It depends on how severely it affects your ability to perform work activities.  The chief cause for COPD is a long history of smoking. The condition is progressive, worsens over time and is associated with frequent exacerbations(flare ups).  Symptoms […]

To begin with, it is very important that you use the services of a law firm which handles disability cases.  The steps required when applying for disability are many and sometimes difficult to understand. They can guide and give you valuable information on how to proceed.  Many individuals applying for disability have more than one problem and frequently […]