Problems with your hands and arms are very important to your Social Security Disability case.
These conditions can range from carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, shoulder tears, weakness, loss of range of motion.
They may be caused by diseases, injuries or trauma. Such as diabetes, arthritis, or degenerative joint disease.
For example, neuropathy often causes loss of sensation, tingling, and pain.
You can prove these problems with Doctor’s records, tests like EMGs and nerve tests, or MRI’s.
These types of problems with the hands and arms are critical in Social Security Disability cases.
This is because the Administrative Law Judge must decide what jobs you can do, and the ability to use your hands and arms is crucial in almost all jobs.
Questions about hand and arm problems and your Social Security Disability case? Feel free to call Illinois Social Security Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.