Social Security Disability

If you are suffering from chronic pain, it can affect every aspect of your life. Chronic pain can be caused by any number of conditions,[…]

Obesity is a tricky subject when it comes to Social Security disability benefits.  You cannot be considered disabled on the basis of your obesity alone. […]

Neck and arm problems can determine a disability case.  This is true because almost any job is going to require you to move your arms[…]

Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that results in extreme disturbance of sleep patterns.  Those who suffer from narcolepsy do not sleep in a normal pattern at[…]

Myasthenia gravis (“MG”) is an autoimmune neuromuscular disease.  It causes widespread muscle weakness and can affect any muscle in the body.  The facial and throat muscles[…]

Multiple sclerosis (“MS”) is a complex neurological disorder that causes injury to the protective sheath of the nerves in the brain and spinal cord.  It[…]

Almost every physical or emotional medical condition could potentially affect your memory and concentration.  For instance, chronic pain is in large part a mental limitation[…]

Personality disorders are tricky when it comes to getting disability benefits. The reason is that often people who have personality disorders do not acknowledge that their personality disorder is their primary problem, even if they have been told as much by a mental health care provider.

Schizoaffective disorder and bipolar disorder are mental health conditions that cause severe emotional fluctuations that can prevent a person from performing even simple activities of daily living, much less work.

Depression and anxiety can wreak havoc on a person’s ability to work or function in daily life. Severe depression is not simply feeling blue. It[…]