Despite all the best medical efforts to treat chronic congestive heart failure, significant problems may continue resulting in individuals unable to perform work duties.  Simply put, heart failure occurs when the heart does not pump well enough for the body’s needs.  There are many possible causes including coronary artery disease resulting in narrowing of the […]

Congress is about to propose severe new penalties for Social Security fraud involving phony disability and benefit claims. This can take the form of fake doctor reports,  plus those who hide income from the government or involve individuals who have died with others or relatives continuing to collect and cash their checks. Penalties can range […]

Cirrhosis of the liver is the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S.  The leading cause is excessive use of alcohol.  Other causes are hepatitis,  use of certain drugs, or autoimmune diseases. Cirrhosis develops over time secondary to chronic damage of the liver due to scarring  leading to poor function. Symptoms can vary from […]

Cerebral palsy consists of  a broad group of movement disorders resulting in many abnormalities. There may be signs of difficulty walking, muscle stiffness, seizures, mental, hearing and visual problems. It is caused by brain damage occuring during pregnancy. Symptoms can vary greatly, the affected person may show only mild impairments, while another may display great […]

The arm, excluding the shoulder, consists of three main bones. The humerus is the bone that forms the upper arm and joins it to the shoulder and forearm. Further down, it connects with the forearm bones called the radius and ulnar to form the elbow joint. The ulna is the long bone in the forearm. […]

It is a well known fact that anything involved when applying for Social Security Disability moves very slowly. As an example, in cases where one was denied benefits and starts the appeal process known as an appeal hearing with an administrative law judge(ALJ) the wait can be quite slow.  Steps to take to speed up […]

There are many reasons why one is denied Social Security Disability benefits. The main reason is that your medcal problem does not meet the criteria of the Social Security Disability program after reviewing all your medical records.  Among other reasons are 1. Errors entered on information you provided on your application. 2. Failure to provide […]

Currently,  there are about 11 million individuals who receive Social Security disability checks. Sources report that they may face steep benefit cuts next year which  could amount to a 19% reduction unless congress acts. For example, the average monthly benefit for disabled individuals is slightly over 1,000 dollars. With a reduction in benefits one could lose […]

A high percentage of cases applying for Social Security Disability are denied. It is estimated that at least two thirds of applicants are initially denied benefits. When this occurs, one can at least try to minimize the effect their  impairment causes.  For instance, many individuals claim difficulty with standing and walking due to pain in […]

Cancer of the bladder is seen mostly in older individuals over the age of 55. Men are more likely to have this cancer than women. In most cases, blood in the urine is a warning sign. However, blood in the urine does not mean you have cancer. Other noncancerous conditions can be the cause such […]