Category Archives: Neurological Disorders

What Causes a Stroke, and What Happens During a Stroke?

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Editorial Board

If you have suffered from a full-blown stroke, you may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits.  Stroke is mentioned in the medical conditions listings in the Social Security Administration’s impairment listing manual or “blue book.”  If someone who … 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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What’s Important in Epilepsy and Social Security Law?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by John R. Heard

What exactly is “epilepsy,” or “seizure disorder”?  Are they the same thing? Are there different types of epilepsy or seizures?  Is a medical doctor’s diagnosis of epilepsy or seizure disorder enough to win my disability case?  Are the rules for … Continue reading →

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Winning Social Security Disability Benefits with Seizures

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Editorial Board

Those who suffer from frequent seizures will often feel like they have a disabling condition that makes the very simplest tasks in life seem impossible. If you have frequent seizures you may find it difficult to get a drivers license, … Continue reading →

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