Case Winning Criteria A Social Security and SSI award of disability benefits with cerebral palsy is possible if you comply with two rules: Non-Medical Criteria, and Disability Criteria. Complying with the disability criteria means - Becoming familiar with Social Security's cerebral palsy evaluation (this page), You satisfy the Social Security Cerebral Palsy Listing (also this page) or have disabling Functional Limitations (next page), and You Submit Winning Evidence (next page after functional limitations). Social Security's Position About Your Cerebral Palsy Medical Evidence Cerebral palsy is an abnormality in the part of the brain that controls movement - a movement disorder. It appears before birth or in early childhood. It usually severely affects the body, and it is a medical condition that is allowed at Social Security's initial and reconsideration levels (no hearing is needed) with proper medical evidence. You will need to submit to Social Security evidence of your diagnosis and treatment. The cause is…Read More
Winning Your Case All that is necessary to win a carpal tunnel syndrome Social Security disability and SSI benefits case is to satisfy two Social Security criteria: Non-Medical Criteria, and Disability Criteria. Satisfying the disability criteria requires - You know how Social Security evaluates carpal tunnel syndrome (addressed on this page); You have disabling Functional Limitations (addressed on the next page); and You Submit Winning Evidence (addressed on the next, next page). Social Security's Mindset - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome And Medical Proof Carpal tunnel syndrome is a nerve condition that occurs when the tissues surrounding the flexor tendons swell putting pressure on the median nerve within the carpal tunnel of the arm. Symptoms include - Pain; Numbness; Tingling sensation; and Reduced range of motion, reaching, handling, and fine manipulation. There are two ways to diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome. The best diagnosis is one made by EMG or nerve conduction testing (pad or needle type is…Read More
Winning Your Case You will obtain a favorable decision in your cancer Social Security disability and SSI benefits case if you meet the - Non-Medical Criteria, and Disability Criteria. On this page, we learn how Social Security assesses your cancer medical evidence. On the next page, we learn how Social Security assesses your cancer-related Functional Limitations in determining whether you are disabled. Lastly, we learn what Evidence you should provide to prove your medical condition, limitations, and other necessary aspects of your Social Security disability cancer case. Overview and Social Security and SSI Disability Cancer Listings Cancer is a very severe impairment. It is the second leading cause of death in America. Cancer is a disease wherein the body develops abnormal cells that 1) divide uncontrollably (increase in mass), and 2) destroy normal cells. Most cancers can spread throughout the body. Generally, cancer cases are allowed by Social Security at the initial and reconsideration levels…Read More
Winning Your Case With severe burns, Social Security will consider you disabled for SSDI and SSI benefits if you meet just two, but two critical, criteria: Non-Medical Criteria, and Disability Criteria. Meeting the disability criteria demands that - You are aware how Social Security assesses burns (covered on this page), and You satisfy a Social Security burn listing (also covered on this page) or have disabling Functional Limitations (covered on the next page), and You Submit Winning Evidence (covered after functional limitations). Overview With a burn disability, Social Security appreciates how serious it can be. A burn is assessed by degree. A first-degree burn affects the top layer of skin (epidermis). A second-degree burn (a partial-thickness burn) affects the top and middle layer of skin (epidermis and dermis). A third-degree burn (a full-thickness burn) involves all three layers of skin (epidermis, dermis, and fat). Social Security requires you have medical testing establishing your burn diagnosis.…Read More
Winning Your Case You can win your Social Security disability and SSI benefits case with a bowel disease if you satisfy two rules: Non-Medical Criteria, and Disability Criteria. The disability criteria means - You are aware how Social Security evaluates your medical condition (reviewed on this page), You satisfy a Social Security Listing for inflammatory bowel disease (also reviewed on this page) or you have disabling Functional Limitations (reviewed on the next page), and You Submit Winning Evidence (reviewed after the functional limitations page). Medical Records Are King Social Security is aware that many people suffer from disabling inflammatory bowel diseases, the most common of which are Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBS), diverticulosis, and diverticulitis. Crohn's disease affects the entire gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus, but it mainly affects the small intestine. Ulcerative colitis only affects the colon. IBS affects the large intestine. Other bowel disease include perinanal abscesses,…Read More
Winning Your Case To receive a favorable Social Security and SSI disability benefits decision for your bipolar disorder, you must demonstrate you satisfy Social Security's - Non-Medical Criteria, and Disability Criteria. Satisfying the disability criteria means - You are aware how Social Security assesses bipolar disorder (evaluated on this page); You meet the Social Security Bipolar Disorder Listing (also evaluated on this page) or you have disabling Functional Limitations (evalauted on the next page); and You Submit Winning Evidence (evaluated on the next, next pages). How Social Security Examines Your Bipolar Disorder Disability Bipolar-disorder, also known as manic-bipolar disorder, is a psychiatric disorder that causes manic and depressive episodes. It is a common Social Security & SSI disability case. You will need to submit to Social Security several types of evidence to win. First, you will need to provide to Social Security evidence of your diagnosis. There are two types of bipolar diagnoses, bipolar I…Read More
Types Of Evidence You must prove to Social Security that you are disabled. You must prove your medical condition, your symptoms, your limitations, and all other aspects of your disability case. It is necessary you know what evidence Social Security needs and how Social Security evaluates that evidence. There are eight general types of evidence to submit in a Social Security disability case. For each type, we discuss what to submit and how Social Security evaluates it: Medical Evidence Doctor Statements Family/Friend/Employer/Teacher Statements Filling Out Social Security Forms Correctly Keeping a Diary Pictures/Photographs Other Government Records Employment Records Social Security's Evidence Evaluation There are three general points you must understand about how Social Security evaluates your evidence. Human Judgment Social Security adjudicators and administrative law judges (ALJs) have laws and rules to follow. Even so, the interpretation and application of any law, Social Security disability law included, requires human judgment. Human judgment is not perfect.…Read More
Necessary Criteria To Win Your Back Case You will be found disabled for Social Security disability and SSI benefits with a back (lumbar or thoracic) impairment if you satisfy Social Security's - Non-Medical Criteria, and Disability Criteria. If you are not familiar with the criteria, do yourself a favor and read them (at least the summaries). This page reviews how Social Security's evaluates your back medical evidence. On the next page, we review how Social Security evaluates your Functional Limitations caused by your back condition to determine whether you are disabled. Then we move on to our Evidence pages to review what you must submit to Social Security to obtain your disability benefits. Social Security's Evaluation Of Your Back Pain Overview The lumbar or thoracic spine is one of the most common physical medical conditions Social Security adjudicates for disability benefits. A lumbar or thoracic back condition can develop due to any number of accidental…Read More
How To Win Your Case Winning an asthma Social Security and SSI disability case requires you satisfy to two Social Security criteria: Non-Medical Criteria, and Disability Criteria. On this page, we go over how Social Security reviews the medical aspects of your asthma. On our next page, we go over the Functional Limitations caused by your asthma and how those limitations are considered disabling. Then we will go over the Evidence that is necessary to prove your asthma, your limitations, and other aspects of your disability case. The Nitty Gritty Of Social Security's Medical Evidence Review: Asthma Asthma is a lung disease. Airways in the lungs become inflamed, narrowed, and produce mucus. Social Security will examine your medical file. A diagnosis of asthma is made with a spirometry/pulmonary function test, x-ray, CT lung scan, and perhaps allergy testing. Some doctors consider asthma to be a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Common symptoms include…Read More
What Functional Limitations Does Social Security Consider? General. In evaluating your disability case, Social Security will evaluate you or your child's abilities and limitations to perform physical, mental, and environmental functions which are listed below. The physical limitations that have the most impact on a disability case are sitting, standing, and walking. The mental limitations that have the most impact on a disability case are maintaining pace and a schedule, and interacting with others. Concentration limitations can have a significant impact if they are severe or you are over age 50. Environmental limitations have very little impact on a disability case. On this page we discuss how functional limitations affect an adult disability case, a child disability case, and how assistive devices affect either type of case. Physical Limitations Mental Limitations Environ–mental Limitations Sitting Crawling Concen–tration Weather Exposure Standing Reaching Memory Extreme Heat & Cold Walking Handling Under–standing Wetness & Humidity Lifting Fingering (Fine Mani–pulation)…Read More