Category Archives: Immune System

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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Winning Social Security Disability If You Have Lupus

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

What is Lupus? Systemic Lupus Eurythematosus, or Lupus Disease is a chronic disorder that primarily involves the immune system, coming under the umbrella of an auto immune disorder. Lupus occurs when the body’s immune system begins to attack its own … Continue reading →

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Lupus Flare Ups and Severe Episodes That Limit Your Ability to Work

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Lupus is an auto-immune disorder.  When someone has lupus, their body is unable to tell the difference between antigens, or foreign cells, or their own bodies cells or tissues. As a result the body’s immune system is constantly attacking itself, … Continue reading →

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HIV Symptoms that are Severe and Disabling

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Editorial Board

The Social Security Administration (SSA) decides which claims for disability benefits will be awarded, and which ones will be denied.  In cases of an immune system disorder such as HIV/AIDS, they require documentation to prove the presence of the infection … Continue reading →

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