Introduction to Diabetic Retinopathy as a Potential Disability Diabetic retinopathy, a critical vision impairment intricately linked with diabetes, brings forth a pressing question: is diabetic retinopathy a disability? This condition, affecting the retina – the sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye – results in a spectrum of symptoms
An ulcer, in the very most basic sense, is an open sore or wound that takes longer than normal to heal or keeps returning. Ulcers may appear in many different forms. They can occur both on the inside and on the outside of your body. You can get an ulcer
Diabetic Nephropathy and Social Security Disability Diabetic nephropathy is an impairment of your kidney caused by complications of diabetes. This condition is also called diabetic kidney disease. This condition occurs when there is damage to the kidney resulting from uncontrolled diabetes. Diabetes is caused by uncontrolled blood sugar levels. Your
What is the difference between SSI and SSDI? The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program does not require you to have worked and paid taxes into the Social Security system to qualify. The qualification requirements for this program look at your current financial situation while also determining your medical eligibility. To
1. BACK PAIN: Back pain is one of the most common conditions used when applying for disability benefits. The more severe your back pain the more the pain will affect your ability to maintain regular full-time employment, no matter the physical nature of your position. While back pain is not a
What conditions automatically qualify you for social security disability? There are many conditions that will automatically qualify you for social security disability. For example: Musculoskeletal Problems Fibromyalgia, back injuries and degenerative disc disease can wreak havoc on your bones and joints and may automatically qualify you for SSD. Problems affecting
The Judge denied my claim for Social Security Disability benefits, should I appeal? If you are denied benefits following a Social Security Disability hearing, you have the right to appeal to the Appeals Council. The Appeals Council will either deny review, grant review and reverse the Judge’s decision, remand the
The Basics of Returning to Work with SSDI The Social Security Trial Work Period ssdi: Will my disability benefits continue if I return to work? You may be able to return to work and still be entitled to benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) encourages individuals with disabilities to return
Will I be entitled to Social Security Disability Benefits with Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a brain disorder that happens when certain nerve cells in your brain misfire, which can cause seizures. There are different types of epilepsy. All types of epilepsy have seizures in common. Epileptic Seizures There are two types
What is Trigeminal Neuralgia and Is It Considered a Disability? Trigeminal neuralgia is a type of nerve pain that affects your face. The trigeminal nerve carries sensation from your face to your brain. The pain can be so severe as to affect your ability to eat or drink. It is
