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CAN FIBROMYALGIA BE DISABLING?
DISABILITY BENEFITS AND FIBROMYALGIA Fibromyalgia is a medical condition that the Social Security Administration recognizes for purposes of disability. You can obtain disability benefits from the SSA if you fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is known to be a disease of widespread body pain. People with fibromyalgia may have heightened pain response to pressure.[3] Also, other symptoms include fatigue, sleep… Read More »
DISABILITY FOR SOMATIC DISORDER – LISTING 12.07
WHAT IS A SOMATIC DISORDER? Have you ever had physical pain and gone to the doctor, only to be told that there is no reason for your pain? If you feel physical pain every day and there is no objective reason for your pain, you may have a somatic disorder. Somatic disorders require a… Read More »
ANXIETY DISORDER AND DISABILITY BENEFITS – LISTING 12.06
ANXIETY DISORDER AND THE INABILITY TO WORK Anxiety is a mental disorder that can result in being unable to work and eligibility for disability benefits. Having some anxiety is normal. Because anxiety is a normal coping mechanism that can help us deal with stress. When you suffer from anxiety, the symptoms can have a… Read More »
MENTAL ABILITIES YOU MUST HAVE TO PERFORM UNSKILLED WORK
There are certain mental abilities you must have in order to perform unskilled work. Unskilled work is the easiest form of work. For example, it is work that does not require much attention. It is also work that does not require you go to school or learn work skills. If you received a denial… Read More »
TIPS ON WINNING YOUR NEVADA MENTAL HEALTH CASE
NEVADA CASE THAT SHOWS TREATING PHYSICIAN’S OPINION DUE GREAT WEIGHT The Nevada case, Ryan v. Commissioner of Social Sec., 528 F.3d 1194 (9th Cir., 2008), is important for individuals who have a mental health disability. In the Ryan case, the ALJ disregarded the medical opinion of claimant’s treating mental health doctors. Ryan’s doctor found… Read More »
We Can Help You Apply For Benefits
IF YOU HAVE MENTAL IMPAIRMENTS SEEK HELP TO APPLY FOR BENEFITS You need to apply for benefits, but the SSA’s application process is difficult to understand on your own. The SSA requires you to complete an application form, submit medical records, and complete work reports. If you have symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar… Read More »
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder & Winning Disability Benefits
WHO EXPERIENCES PTSD? Although Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is often associated with Veterans who experience the trauma of war, many people can have the symptoms of the disease. Those who experience violence, such as spousal abuse, physical abuse, or sexual abuse, can carry the diagnosis of PTSD. Service members who deploy to war zones… Read More »
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY – HOW WE CAN HELP
DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY – YOU CAN WIN DISABILITY BENEFITS Depression and Anxiety are two sides of the same coin. Some people who have severe depression have depressive symptoms. For example, you may have crying spells, sadness, loss of interest in activities or hobbies. Likewise, you may stay away from friends and family members. Or… Read More »
