SPINAL ARACHNOIDITIS & SSD BENEFITS
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by Dianna Cannon
3w ago
WHAT IS SPINAL ARACHNOIDITIS? Spinal arachnoiditis is a painful condition that occurs from inflammation of the arachnoid membrane. This membrane surrounds the spinal cord nerves. It can become inflamed from various causes such as back surgery and infections. Additionally, inflammation can be caused by herniated discs, nerve damage, or spinal injuries. Most cases of arachnoiditis occur in the lumbar spine and cause chronic pain in the lower back and legs. Additional symptoms include numbness and tingling in the hands or feet, loss of bladder or bowel control, sexual dysfunction, and difficulty ..read more
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SLEEP APNEA & DISABILITY BENEFITS
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by Dianna Cannon
3w ago
WHAT IS SLEEP APNEA? Sleep apnea is a disorder that occurs during sleep when you have a pause in breathing or shallow breathing. These pauses can last from a few seconds to minutes and may occur multiple times throughout the night. Unfortunately, this results in interrupted sleep throughout the night. As a result, people with sleep apnea never get restorative sleep. Therefore, they are tired and sleepy during the day. Also, due to fatigue, they have memory problems and cognitive issues that can impair them at work. Chronic sleep problems also lead to feeling irritable, mood swings, and depress ..read more
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THE MEDICAL EXPERT AT THE SSA HEARING
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by Dianna Cannon
3w ago
IS A MEDICAL EXPERT COMING TO YOUR HEARING? Is a medical expert going to testify at your Social Security hearing? If so, do you know why they are going to say? Do you know what the judge is going to ask them? Can the medical expert examine you at the hearing? If you are wondering about these questions, then you are in the right place. Because we have answers. First, it is easy to find out if a medical expert will testify at your hearing. You simply need to check your hearing notice. Normally, one of the later pages in the packet of information the SSA sends you, will contain the notice that a ..read more
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EATING DISORDERS & ANOREXIA CAN BE DISABLING
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by cannondlaw
3w ago
EATING DISORDERS QUALIFY FOR SSD BENEFITS The SSA has added eating disorders to their Blue Book of listed impairments.  If you have an eating disorder that impacts you physically or mentally, then it is possible that you could win SSDI or SSI benefits. However, your eating disorder must prevent you from working for over one year. For example, if you have Anorexia, you may have problems with your memory or getting along with others. If you can’t concentrate or remember instructions, then you will make mistakes at work. Likewise, if you can’t get along with others, then you might be fired ..read more
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FEDERAL COURT REVIEW FOR YOUR SSD CASE
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by Dianna Cannon
3w ago
CAN YOU APPEAL YOUR SSD CASE TO FEDERAL COURT? It is possible to appeal a denial from the Appeals Council to Federal Court. However, in order to have access to judicial review under the Social Security Act, the decision of the SSA must be final. Also, you must file a Complaint in Federal Court within 60 days of the mailing of the Commissioner’s final decision in your case. In order for a decision to be final, normally you must exhaust all procedural appeals. This means, in order to appeal your case to Federal Court, you must have gone through the various stages of appeal. For further info ..read more
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HOW THE SSA EVALUATES PAIN
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by Dianna Cannon
3w ago
DOES THE SSA EVALUATE PAIN IN YOUR SSD CASE? The SSA evaluates pain when it considers your claim for Social Security benefits. How the SSA evaluates pain is probably one of the most important issues in your SSD case. Social Security Regulations have evolved over time from using only objective medial evidence as proof of pain, to consideration of witness testimony along with medical evidence. When medical signs or lab tests show a medical condition that could reasonably be expected to produce pain, then your testimony about  how severe your symptoms are must be taken into account. This is ..read more
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CHARLIE
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by Dianna Cannon
1M ago
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SYSTEMIC VASCULITIS & SSD BENEFITS
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by Dianna Cannon
1M ago
WHAT IS SYSTEMIC VASCULITIS? Systemic vasculitis refers to a group of rare autoimmune diseases that cause inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body. Blood vessels inflammation causes the walls of the blood vessels to thicken. Therefore, this reduces the width of the passageway through the blood vessel. If blood flow is restricted, then it can result in organ and tissue damage. There are many types of vasculitis and most of them are rare. Vasculitis might affect just one organ, or several. The condition can be short term or long lasting. Individuals with systemic vasculitis can experien ..read more
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LUPUS DISABILITY BENEFITS
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by Dianna Cannon
1M ago
CAN YOU GET LUPUS SSD BENEFITS? Lupus disability benefits are available for people with severe lupus symptoms who cannot work for more than one year. Are you a worker who pays your taxes? Did you stop working for over 12 months due to lupus? If so, you can apply for Social Security Disability benefits and Supplemental Security Income benefits. Lupus benefits take the place of income if you can’t work. The amount of your monthly SSD benefit is specific to you. Because, it is based on the amount of money your earn. You should apply if you can no longer work due to your Lupus symptoms. It is easy ..read more
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WOMEN & SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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by Dianna Cannon
1M ago
WOMEN RELY ON SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Women need to understand Social Security benefits. The reason this is important it that women tend to care of children, spouses, and parents, they often do not have a traditional job or a private retirement plan. Therefore, they are more likely to be dependent on Social Security benefits during their lifetime. Social Security benefits provide financial protection for women. Nearly 55% of the people getting Social Security benefits are women. Currently, more women work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement than at any other ..read more
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