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Beck Anxiety Inventory Test: How Severe is Your Anxiety?

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Editorial Board

The Beck Anxiety Inventory Test is a common method of assessing the severity of anxiety and is widely used throughout the medical profession. Also referred to as the Beck Anxiety Inventory, this test has been in use in various versions … Continue reading →

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Past Work: As Performed vs. As Usually Performed

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Editorial Board

Social Security will deny your claim if they believe you could do your past relevant work, either as you performed it or as it is usually performed.  Social Security looks at the information you give them in the disability forms … Continue reading →

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Spinal Stenosis Symptoms and Treatment Options

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Editorial Board

Spinal stenosis refers to a condition characterized by narrowing of the spaces within the spine or the backbone. The spinal cord and the spinal nerves lie in the space within the spine and narrowing of this space leads to compression … Continue reading →

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Social Security Disability Appeals Council Review

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Editorial Board

The Appeals Council is the last level of disability decision making in the Social Security Administration.  If your disability claim is denied by a judge after a hearing you can appeal your case to the Appeals Council (AC) for a … Continue reading →

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