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DIABETES TYPE 1 & CHILDHOOD DISABILITY
WHAT IS DIABETES TYPE 1? Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Type 1 is a chronic autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin producing cells in the pancreas. This leads to a lack of insulin in the body, which is necessary to control blood glucose levels. Type 1 Diabetes is… Read More »
AGE DIFFERENCES IN SSD CLAIMS: WILL THEY HELP YOU?
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN YOUNGER VS. OLDER INDIVIDUALS Age differences are a key factor when the SSA decides your SSD case. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses age to define whether or not you are disabled. For example, age categories influence how the SSA assesses your ability to adapt to other work. Younger… Read More »
ALS DISABILITY BENEFITS: LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE
WHAT IS LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE OR ALS? ALS disability benefits are available for you if you have Lou Gehrig’s disease. ALS stands for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. It is a fatal disease that gradually robs you of your ability to move, speak, and care for yourself. As the condition progresses, daily life can become increasingly… Read More »
NONCOMPLIANCE WITH TREATMENT: SSA’S POLICY
THE SSA LOOKS FOR COMPLIANCE IN YOUR MEDICAL RECORDS Noncompliance with medical treatment can be a huge problem if you are trying to win disability benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) wants to review your medical records and see that you have follow orders and comply with treatment. If you fail to do what… Read More »
FUNCTIONAL LIMITATIONS THAT PROVE SSA DISABILITY
Functional limitations are often the deciding factor in whether a person qualifies for disability benefits through the SSA. Many people believe that only a specific diagnosis matters, when in reality the SSA is actually concerned with how your symptoms interfere with basic work activities. Physical functional limitations are how your disability limits your ability… Read More »
