Essential Tremor Disorder

Essential tremor is a neurological condition that affects primarily the hands.  It causes uncontrollable shaking in the hands that makes accomplishing every day tasks such[…]

Eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia are not included as one of the categories in the Social Security Administration’s listing of impairments. However, these conditions[…]

Diabetes is a complex endocrine problem that affects multiple body systems.  As the disease progresses unchecked, it can lead to heart attack, stroke, blindness, kidney failure,[…]

De Quervain’s tendinitis is a condition that affects the base of the thumb. Any limitation in the use of your thumb would limit the number of jobs available to you. I cannot think of a job where you would not need to use your thumb.

A person with profound hearing loss can be considered disabled on the basis of that hearing loss alone if the hearing loss is severe enough[…]

Cirrhosis, hepatitis and liver damage have different initial causes but often the same or similar symptoms of chronic abdominal pain, fatigue and malaise (feeling sick). […]

Chronic fatigue syndrome (“CFS”) is a debilitating condition with a complex constellation of symptoms and a dozen names.  The cause of the condition remains controversial.  It is[…]

Chronic fatigue syndrome (“CFS”) is a debilitating condition with a complex constellation of symptoms and a dozen names.  The cause of the condition remains controversial.  It is[…]

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes pain and numbness in the arm due to compression of the median nerve. Repetitive use of the[…]

Cancer is always a tricky subject when it comes to disability benefits.  There are so many different types of cancer, and each type affects each[…]