APPLYING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY I am a former social security examiner who has reviewed knee disability cases over many years and understand the important information needed to evaluate claims. Applying for disability can be a very confusing,  time consuming and frustrating experience. My  brand new ebook (updated for 2016), “How To Get Disability For Knee […]

I am a former claims examiner for social security who has reviewed many cases which alleged disability due to plantar fasciits. Plantar fasciits is one of the most common causes of foot/heel pain. It causes an intense pain that often occurs when taking your first steps in the morning and can last all day. There […]

If you have had multiple knee surgeries for various knee problems you can get social security benefits depending on  certain social security rules. Download from Amazon.com  If you are under 50 years of age your chances of getting benefits are harder since you have to show that your ability to walk is quite severely affected. […]

If you have a mental condition such as severe anxiety or depression which significantly affects your ability to work, then you should seriously consider applying for Social Security Disability.  Because applying for disability can be a difficult task, you should from the beginning seek the services of an attorney who has worked with such cases […]

Osteoarthritis of the feet is quite common. It can cause inflammation of the toe joints often affecting the big toe. A prior history of fractures involving the foot can lead to development of arthritis. Other factors such as being overweight, women who wear high-heeled shoes and a family history may predispose one to arthritis. Swelling […]

Poor diabetic control can sometimes lead to a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis. This is an extremely serious condition which can result in diabetic coma and even death. It is caused by not enough sugar getting into body cells resulting in a breakdown of fat and muscle for energy leading to production of ketones or fatty […]

An aneurysm is an abnormal bulge or swelling in the wall of an artery. This occurs when a weakness in the wall of an artery develops allowing pressure within the artery to cause a ballooning out. They can develop in any blood vessel but occur primarily in the aorta which carries blood from the heart […]

Social Security recently release a warning about E-mail scams which attempt to obtain your personal information. They ask you to verify your personal information with Social Security and even uses a replica of the Social Security Administration seal. They state that simply wish to verify your Social Security number so that it matches what they […]

There are many assistive type devices on the market for those having difficulty walking, ranging from canes to walkers. This article will  zero in and explain the advantages and disadvantages of some of the  canes and walkers, including prices, on the market. A cane is often the first device one picks for a walking aid. […]

Individuals who have applied for Social Security disability are having to contend with very long waiting times when appealing their cases. Administrative Law judges are faced with huge caseloads of appeals across the country. It is estimated that over a million cases are pending. Wait times for a hearing can be as long as nearly 2 […]