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Neuropathy and Social Security Disability

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Neuropathy is a condition that causes nerve damage.

In Social Security Disability cases what matters is its affect on the hands and feet.

Typically it will cause burning, tingling and numbness in the extremities.

Most cases of neuropathy are found in people with diabetes.

Some new studies suggest that obstructive sleep apnea may worsen diabetic neuropathy.

Diagnostic tools for finding neuropathy include an EMG/NCV test. Physical exams may also indicate that you have neuropathy.

The limitations that result from neuropathy are what matter in Social Security Disability cases.

The major areas of functioning that Social Security examines are lifting, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, handling and fingering.

If your neuropathy is severe it will most likely limit you to standing less than 1 hour, walking to several blocks and it may keep your lifting down because of problems caused with your legs.

Numbness and tingling in the hands will limit your ability to handle, grip and finger items. Almost all jobs require frequent use of the hands.

If you unable to stand and walk much and have problems using your hands, then you should be found disabled.

Questions about whether you can win your disability case? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

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I believe migraines must be one of the most difficult conditions with chronic pain. You just cannot function when you are hit with them. If you can document the migraines consistently, then you should be able to win a Social Security Disability case.

 

Doctors and Social Security Disability

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You do not necessarily need your doctor to write a letter for you in order to win your Social Security Disability case.

Many doctors will not write a letter of support because they think they are too busy or they do not understand the process, or they do not want to get involved.

The best way the doctor can help is through documenting your symptoms, problems, and daily struggles with your illness, injury or condition.

Ask the doctor to make sure he dictates your complaints when you make your doctor visits.

“Doc, I get these terrible migraines once a week. It makes me sick to my stomach. I take my medicine, and have to lay down in the dark for 4 to 5 hours then I cannot get back to normal till the next day. I take my medications like you prescribe and it still hits me once a week.”

Whatever your condition, just make sure your doctor or nurse practitioner dictates or somehow documents your problems and limitations.

This will strengthen your case greatly.

Questions about your Social Security Disability case? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

No cost or charge to talk or take your case, unless we help you win.

What if You Lose Your Social Security Disability Case?

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Social Security Disability cases take a long time to get to hearing so if you lose it is very disappointing.

However, there is still hope.

You have the option to appeal the case to the Appeals Council. The Council acts as an appellate court to review the Administrative Law Judge’s decision.

Beyond the Appeals Council you can appeal to Federal Court. Not many cases go this far because it is difficult to win at the Federal level, but depending on the facts of your case it may be possible.

The other option is to reapply.

The surprising thing is that once you reapply it seems as if a new set of eyes at Social Security looks at the case and there are a number of cases that are approved.

The bottom line is that you should not give up.

Keep trying because you never know what will happen.

The only other option is to try to return to work and see what you can do.

I have had clients who have returned to work and worked as long as they could and then reapplied.

The advantage to this approach is that it builds up your benefit payments, and once you can no longer work it shows a good faith attempt to Social Security.

Questions about your disability case? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.

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The Social Security website is not easy to use for applying for or appealing disability benefit decisions. Make sure that you have an experienced Social Security lawyer help you.