The Social Security Act provides financial benefits to qualified individuals who have suffered a physical or mental disability. “Disability” is defined as the “inability to engage in an
Source: A Social Security Disability Primer | Brad Reid
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Some background information explaining Social Security Disability. If you need a specific explanation about your situation please call for a free consultation. Illinois Attorney Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Chiari malformations involve structural defects of the cerebellum. This part of the brain controls balance.
When part of the cerebellum is located below the foramen magnum it is called a Chiari malformation.
This may cause symptoms such as neck pain, balance problems, muscle weakness, numbness, abnormal feelings in the arms or legs, dizziness, vision problems, hearing loss, nausea, vomiting, depression, or headaches. Hand coordination and fine motor skills may also be affected.
CT scans and MRIs are often used to diagnose Chiari malformations.
Treatment for people who are symptomatic usually involves surgery. The purpose is to relieve the pressure on the cerebellum or the spinal column.
When the symptoms become severe they may interfere with work and activities of daily living.
This may require you to file for Social Security Disability.
To win your case you will have to prove the severity of your symptoms.
This will include having doctors’ records documenting the diagnosis, treatment and symptoms.
You will need to have your medical providers explain and record your problems and their frequency.
You should also have family members and friends keep a log of your problems and limitations and what they do to help you out.
Getting Social Security Disability benefits is never easy so your doctors and family must be made aware of your symptoms and the problems that result from your condition.
Need help? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyer Dirk May at 309-827-4371.
Your Social Security disability benefits will continue as long as your medical condition has not improved and you remain unable to work.
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This explains the your disability benefits continue until Social Security determines otherwise. There seems to be more cases of Social Security ruling that people’s disability have ceased. You must appeal these denials or your benefits will stop.
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.