A blood clot can form in any blood artery in the body. Small clots that form in the capillaries closest to the skin's surface seldom cause severe health problems and normally require little to no medical intervention; but, those that form in the body's larger and deeper veins can be associated with, or result in, highly serious health problems. Man...
A closed period occurs when a claimant for Social Security disability benefits or SSI is determined to be ineligible for ongoing benefits but remains entitled to payments for a period of time in the past.How to Obtain a Closed Benefit The interval between the beginning of a disability and the claimant's ability to return to work at the SGA lev...
A final decision on your application for disability benefits from Social Security can take years. By accurately completing all required paperwork, punctually responding to any requests for information from Social Security, and compiling and submitting your own medical records early on, you might be able to speed up the process. The usual delay is l...
Your condition must fulfil the legal definition of disability in order to receive Social Security disability payments.Many injuries and diseases are clearly debilitating, such as late-stage renal disease, congestive heart failure, and fatal cancers. Others, such as chronic diseases that worsen with age or residual disorders that worsen with time, m...
If you are unable to work due to physical or mental injuries from a car accident, you may be eligible for a disability pension. Common accidental injuries include hip and arm fractures, back problems, soft tissue injuries, and brain injuries. They can also experiencetrauma as a result of a car accident such as depression or anxiety. If these turmoi...
Social Security disability benefits may be available to those with liver disease. If your illness is listed in the Social Security Blue Book, you can be qualified for disability benefits if you have autoimmune hepatitis, cirrhosis, or another type of chronic liver disease. The Costs of Acute Liver Disease Health care costs make up the majority of l...
When your bone is fractured as a result of trauma, it breaks apart or cracks. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, someone in the United States is wounded in a car collision every 10 seconds. Fortunately, most accidents do not result in death, but even small ones can result in long-term worry as well as worries and phobi...
Up to 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease. Some races and ethnicities are more prone to it than others. You are most likely to have sickle cell trait if you have African ancestry. If you are Hispanic, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian, or Indian, you may be at risk. Because of these hereditary blood diseases, red blood cells become rigid ...
Asthma is a hazardous ailment that affects around 25 million Americans each year and leads in nearly 1.6 million trips to the emergency room. With counselling, you can live a regular life. Without it, you may have to visit the ER or stay in the hospital on a regular basis, which can disrupt your daily life. How Does SSA view Asthma? Asthma is a chr...
Sjögren's syndrome, an immune system disorder in which white platelets attack the tear and spit organs, has gained a reputation as a crippling disease in recent years. While Sjögren's syndrome produces dry eyes and lips at initially, it can also lead to tiredness and damage to other bodily parts. Extreme cases of Sjögren's syndrome may be eligible ...
People with Sjogren's syndrome may be eligible for benefits if they have one or more of the following constitutional symptoms, according to the Blue Book Sjogren's syndrome (SHOW-grins) is an immune system condition characterised by two main symptoms: dry eyes and a dry mouth. Other immune system illnesses, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, a...
Asthma is a condition in which your airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. This can make breathing difficult and trigger coughing, a whistling sound (wheezing) when you breathe out and shortness of breath. For some people, asthma is a minor nuisance. For others, it can be a major problem that interferes with daily activities and may ...
You'll find answers to your questions about when to apply for SSDI or SSI, why your application was denied, which conditions will be approved, how much you'll get in disability benefits, how working affects your benefits, and more here. Which kind of evidence is most effective to provide to Social Security? The information in your medical records t...
Sickle cell anemia, also called sickle cell infection. It is the disease of platelets. It changes the shape of normal blood cells which is round to the bows or sickle shape. This change in sickle cell shape causes theplatelets to transport less oxygen and some of the time stall out in little veins. You might experience the ill effects of jaundice, ...
A medical emergency that involves the removal of a section of your body is a devastating and life-changing occurrence. Amputation, whether due to an accident, illness, or another condition, requires significant modifications in your life. While some people may live relatively healthy lives, others will be unable to work or function as they once di...
If you applied for Social Security Disability and were initially denied, you probably want to know what your chances are of getting approved at the reconsideration stage. When you proceed to an appeal, a number of factors are taken into consideration. The majority of claims are initially denied. Each case is unique, and its outcome is determined by...
You may be eligible for SSDI benefits if you suffer from extreme generalized edema or massive edema, high protein in urine, anasarca or high cholesterol in urine. The SSA's Blue Book lists nephrotic syndrome as a qualifying disability under SSA's Blue Book Medical Listing 6.06. An individual must have nephrotic syndrome with anasarca and the condit...
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel discomfort (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis). Inflammation of a broad band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot, linking the heel bone to the toes, characterizes it (plantar fascia). Plantar fasciitis typically causes excruciating pain with your first steps in the morning. The soreness n...
If you do not meet the criteria for a Blue Book medical listing in order to be approved for disability benefits, you may still be eligible for benefits approval with a residual functioning capacity (RFC) through the medical-vocational allowance. The RFC will be completed by your treating physician, who will specifically list any restrictions or lim...
It's worrisome to see blood in your urine. Blood in the urine (hematuria) can signal a serious problem in many cases. You may notice a red colored urine if you take certain medications or eat specific foods like beets, rhubarb, or berries. However, a change in urine colour may be induced by medicines, food, or exercise may disappear after a few day...