Monthly Archives: September 2010

Disabling Condition: Mental Disorders

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Conditions covered include organic brain problems, psychosis, mood (depression, bipolar), mental retardation, anxiety (PTSD, panic, agoraphobia) somatoform, personality, substance abuse, and autism. Mental Do you see a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health care provider? Have you sought treatment at … Continue reading →

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Disabling Condition: Neurological Disorders

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Conditions covered include epilepsy/seizures (grand mal, petit mal), stroke, brain or spinal cord tumors, brain trauma, Parkinson, cerebral palsy, MS, ALS, MD, peripheral neuropathies. Seizures What is the frequency and duration of your seizures? Are you on medications to control … Continue reading →

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Disabling Condition: Hypertension

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Hypertension (or high blood pressure) is no longer a listed impairment but if it leads to a stroke, it can be evaluated under the neurological disorders. HBP/HTN Are you taking medications? If not under control, why not? Symptoms of high … Continue reading →

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Disabling Condition: Endocrine System Problems

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Conditions covered include hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, diabetes mellitus. Diabetes Are you on pills, insulin, none or both? Do you follow a diabetic diet and/or have you attended any classes on this? Do you monitor you blood-sugar and adjust meals, activity, or … Continue reading →

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