Monthly Archives: September 2010

Disabling Condition: Headaches

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Social Security does not list headaches, but when severe, headaches are similar to grand mal seizures and can be just as disabling. Headaches Do you know what types of headaches you have (migraine, tension, hypertensive, rebound)? What is the frequency … Continue reading →

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Disabling Condition: Immune System Disorders

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Autoimmune disorders (lupus, systemic vasculitis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, undifferentiated & mixed connective tissue disease, scleroderma, ankylosing spondylitis,) HIV, Immune deficiency disorders/infections (sepsis, meningitis, pneymonia, septic arthritis, endocarditisit, sinusitis,   rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory arthritis (gout, etc). Arthritis/other connective tissue disorders (lupus, … Continue reading →

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Disabling Condition: Obesity

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Obesity is no longer a listed impairment.  However, Social Security does recognize that it is a condition that can make other diseases (cardiac, respiratory) or disorders (spinal cord, weight bearing abnormalities) worse. Obesity What is your height? What is your … Continue reading →

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Disabling Condition: Malignant Neoplastic Disorders

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

All cancers except those caused by HIV. Cancer When were you diagnosed? How was it treated, i.e. surgical removal, chemotherapy, radiation? Have you had a recurrence?  If so, is it localized or has it spread? Did you have significant side … Continue reading →

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