Social Security Disability

Arthritis and Social Security Disability- Tips

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There is no question that is becoming much harder to win your Social Security Disability case.

You must make sure that you do everything you can to present a strong case to the Administrative Law Judge.

Arthritis is devastating disease that severely limits your ability to function.

However, it is not enough to just testify that you have problems using your hands, or that you cannot stand or walk long periods because of your arthritis.

You have to approach your case from several different levels.

Make sure that you have witnesses who will write strong letters explaining what they notice about your ability to handle, finger and feel items, and what they observe regarding specific times for standing, walking and lifting. What do they notice about your need to elevate your feet and legs?

Make sure you have xrays or mri’s of your hands, knees, feet, back or hips.

Make sure that your doctor conducts a thorough exam of your hands, knees, feet, back, or hips.

Make sure that you tell your doctor about your limitations regarding walking, standing, and lifting.

Make sure that you tell your doctor about your symptoms such as swelling, pain, and inflammation.

If appropriate, ask your doctor if they will prescribe a brace, cane or walker to assist you with walking and standing.

Everything counts so do not forget to cover all the bases.

Questions about your disability case? Feel free to contact Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyer Dirk May with Williams and Swee at 309-827-4371.

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Severe cases of lupus can result in a finding of Social Security Disability. Make sure you check with an experienced lawyer to make sure your case is as strong as possible.

Hand Injuries and Social Security Disability

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Injuries and problems with your hands severely limit your ability to perform many jobs.

Social Security Vocational consultants will testify that are only very few sit down jobs that will allow you to work with only occasional use of your hands for handling and fingering. There may be a few more jobs in the light category that require only occasional handling and fingering.

This is important in Social Security Disability cases because if you can prove that you are limited to occasional handling and fingering and there are no jobs or very limited jobs available, then you will be found disabled.

The important aspect of these cases is being able to prove you are severely restricted in the use of your hands.

It helps to have xrays of your hands showing advanced arthritis.

It also helps to have an EMG/NCV test showing severe neuropathy or carpal tunnel syndrome that is not operable.

Any type of diagnostic testing that explains why your hands are burning, numb, tingling, or crippled will help you.

Sometimes you can get functional testing of your hands to detail the limits of grasping, handling and fingering.

Your doctor may also examine your hands and describe their findings and come up with her opinion regarding your limitations.

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

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Cluster headaches that occur frequently may be a basis for filing for Social Security Disability. It will be important to keep track of how often you have the headaches and how long they last.