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What Medical Conditions Will Social Security Consider Disabling?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Just about any disease or disorder diagnosed by a doctor can be disabling under Social Security law.  But Social Security has always had a special list of impairments which helps them short-cut the decision making process.  These conditions very significantly … Continue reading →

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Disabling Condition: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Social Security does not list Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) but when severe, it is similar to MS and can be just as disabling. Do you have short-term memory loss? Do you experience a flu-like condition which doesn’t resolve, i.e. sore … Continue reading →

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Disabling Condition: Genitourinary Problems

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Genitourinary conditions  include chronic renal (kidney) disease (chronic glomerulnephritis, hypertensive renal vascular disease, diabetic nephropathy, chronic obstructive uropathy, and hereditary nephropathies) nephritic syndrome. Kidney Do you have a shunt or are you going to be on dialysis? If your kidney … Continue reading →

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Disabling Condition: Pancreatitis

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Social Security does not list pancreatitis but when severe, it is similar to other digestive disorders such as liver or crohn’s disease. Pancreatitis Have you been diagnosed with acute or chronic pancreatitis? Is it painful?  If so, is it constant, … Continue reading →

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