Carpal tunnel syndrome is fairly common and it is normally relieved by surgery.  If the surgery is  not fully successful, the person may have limitations on the ability to grasp objects and hand strength.  Although carpal tunnel syndrome can interfere with a person's manual dexterity, [...]

A stroke is also known as a CVA or cerebrovascular accident.  The most interesting thing about the way the Social Security Administration treats stroke cases is that they tend to hold the case at the prehearing level hoping that the patient will get better.  After [...]

There are two types of organic brain syndromes.  The first kind is caused by trauma such as in an accident where there was a head injury (i.e., motorcycle accident).  The second kind of organic brain syndrome is called progressive dementia, with the most commonly occurring [...]

Schizophrenia is considered by many to be one of the most serious of any mental impairment.  Psychotic symptoms usually begin between the ages of 17 and 30 in men and between the ages of 20 and 40 in women.   The average case will have [...]

A very depressed person may have problems leaving their home, being with other people,  having normal friendly relationships or even having business relationships.  With severe depression, it is difficult to concentrate.   Sometimes depression can lead to suicide.  For Social Security Disability purposes, there are [...]

Bipolar disorder is a psychotic illness that can cause drastic changes in a person's mood.  A person suffering from bipolar disorder at times may be confused and disordered in their thinking.  This is disorder is not classified as depression. Bipolar disorder involves manic symptoms, but [...]