When the body absorbs too much iron due to abnormal digestive system functioning, a condition called iron “overload” occurs, which causes joint pain, constant fatigue, weakness and weight loss. Other hemochromatosis symptoms include hair loss, graying/darkening of the skin and heart arrhythmia. Progressive hemochromoatosis may also damage the liver and pancreas to the point diabetes […]

It’s no secret that the human spine is made up of an intricate network of bones, nerves, spinal discs, muscles, flexible ligaments and tendons. It is designed to protect sensitive nerve roots and provide strength while remaining incredibly flexible. However, over time or due to injury, the delicate spinal discs that work to cushion the […]

The Social Security Administration typically approves applications for disability benefits from people with pancreatic cancer. Specifically, the SSA provides Social Security disability for two kinds of pancreatic cancer: exocrine carcinoma and islet cell carcinoma. Exocrine cancer targets exocrine cells that support nutrient absorption and islet cell carcinoma affects pancreatic cells producing insulin. Over 95 percent […]

The majority of Social Security disability applications are denied because the applicant did not adequately prove they were too disabled to work. A smaller percentage is denied for nonmedical reasons. Referred to as a “technical denial”, these denials are eligible for appeal in front of the SSA Appeals Council. What are Examples of an SSD […]

Work history only affects Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) but does not make a difference when applicants seek approval for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits. The Social Security Administration states that anyone applying for SSDI must prove they earned income from which Social Security “taxes” were taken. In addition, SSDI applicants must suffer from […]

In 2017 the Social Security Administration rules were revised, making changes to how medical information is used in evaluating disability claims. These rules specifically effected how Administrative Law Judges are required to evaluate medical evidence that has been submitted in support of Social Security disability claims. Will the Medical Evidence Evaluation Changes Affect My Claim? […]

The Social Security Administration considers a terminal illness as a medical condition with no successful treatment available to prevent a terminal diagnosis. Terminal illness cases are called “TERI” cases by the SSA. When TERI patients apply for Social Security benefits, they do not need to state on their application that their condition is terminal. Field […]

The Social Security Administration uses a five-step process to decide if you are a disabled person and entitled to Social Security disability benefits: You must not be engaging in market-rate paid work; and You must have a serious illness or disability; and Your impairment must meet the definitions of disabled persons described in the Social […]