Syringomyelia is a severe neurologic problem. There probably will be congenital malformations in the cervical spine or the base of the skull. Normally there is a cavity within the brain stem or upper cervical spine that produces this disorder. Many times a person with this disorder will have … [Read more...]
Social Security Disability Articles
Spasmodic Torticollis
This disorder is also known as wryneck. It is caused by spasms or contractions of the neck muscles thereby causing the head to be turned to one side or tilted up or down. This can cause severe pain and prevent the person from having a proper line of sight since their eyes will be facing away from … [Read more...]
Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is considered a rheumatic disease. This disorder is usually found in a routine chest x-ray. The most obvious symptoms from this disorder occur in the lungs. Normally people with this disorder take prednisone which is a very powerful medication with very serious side effects. … [Read more...]
Labyrinthine-Vestibular Disorders
This disorder refers to damage to the inner ear. Serious problems with balance is most common since the inner ear is primarily responsible for balance. This disorder also includes tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. Tinnitus and progressive hearing loss is almost always present with the problems … [Read more...]
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy refers to a disease of the heart muscle. Symptoms include shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling in the ankles, fluid in the lungs, heart enlargement, swelling of the liver, heart arrhythmias, passing out, angina, and palpitations. There are two main tests that will show the … [Read more...]
Interstitial Cystitis
This is an inflammatory bladder condition where the patient may suffer severe pain near the pelvis. They may have severe urinary frequency and urgency. There is a mental element to this impairment. Frequently people with interstitial cystitis will suffer from depression and anxiety. Other … [Read more...]
Renal Disease
Renal disease refers to chronic kidney disease. The bottom line with this impairment is that doctors use a chronic kidney disease scale to rate the severity of the kidney disease. In order to present a proper case to the Social Security Administration, laboratory reports showing the GFR number … [Read more...]
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder which can cause severe anemia. Blockages occur in tiny blood vessels thereby causing painful incidents or crises from time to time. It is the anemia that causes the limitations interfering with a person's ability to work. If the painful events occur … [Read more...]
Skin Disorders
Skin conditions may cause severe pain and itching. Many times these disorders affect the hands and the feet. A skin disorder on your hands may be so bad it will be hard for you to handle objects. If your feet are affected, you may have trouble standing or walking. The most common case is … [Read more...]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The Social Security Administration does not like chronic fatigue syndrome as an impairment. They are suspicious of this disorder. Anyone trying to obtain benefits because of this impairment will find it very difficult. In reality, there really is such a thing as chronic fatigue syndrome and most … [Read more...]
Gregory Kornegay,
