Monthly Archives: September 2010

Disabling Condition: Respiratory Problems

Respiratory problems that may be disabling include chronic pulmonary insufficiency, asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic pulmonary vascular hypertension, sleep apnea, and lung transplants. Asthma What is the frequency and duration of your asthma attacks? Do you sometimes take a short course … Continue reading

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Migraine Symptoms & Treatment Options To Reduce Pain

Across the world millions of people suffer from migraine headaches. For some, migraines are a small problem; they may occur once or twice a year and are treated with lying down and painkillers. For others, migraines are a disabling condition … Continue reading

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What is Schizophrenia? Is it a Disabling Condition?

Schizophrenia is a severe and oftentimes disabling mental illness. Much of what is known about Schizophrenia has only been learned in the last twenty years, there is much research yet to be done in this field. Schizophrenia falls under the … Continue reading

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Degenerative Disc Disease & Social Security Disability: What Are Your Chances?

One of the problems with degenerative disc disease and other diseases of the spine is that they are often dismissed by Social Security Disability, even though there is a section under the Listing of Impairments in the “blue book” related … Continue reading

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