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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

Seizure cases alone are difficult to win before the Social Security Administration because of the way they have written the rules and regulations.  The Social Security Administration wants confirmation of the seizure disorder through an EEG (Electroencephaleogram).  If your seizure disorder is controlled by medications [...]

Obesity is normally seen as a side issue to the actual functional limitations caused  by the obesity related problems.  In other words the case will focus on problems caused by the obesity such as high blood pressure, diabetes, shortness of breath or arthritis.  Many times, [...]