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July 29, 2009
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a degenerative condition where the median nerve in the wrist area is compressed causing inflamation or swelling of the tissue. This can result in the nerve being pinched and symptoms can include: pain weakness in the hand and forearm wrist and hand numbness a burning sensation decreased ability to grasp […]
Read MoreJuly 28, 2009
A Social Security disability claimant’s Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) is the most that he/she may do despite their limitations. The RFC Assessment is a form completed by a health care provider that states a claimant’s limitations caused by the impairment(s) that affect the claimant in a work setting. This form can be very beneficial in […]
Read MoreJuly 27, 2009
Indianapolis Social Security disability claimants may qualify for Social Security disability benefits if they suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD may be caused by a traumatic event that an individual experiences either once or on a continuous basis. This disorder may be very severe and may cause long term psychological problems. Often individuals […]
Read MoreJuly 16, 2009
Indianapolis Social Security Disability claimants often ask if the Social Security Administration (SSA) will always have experts testify at their Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing. In simple terms, the answer is “no, not always.” There are multiple reasons why an expert may not testify at the disability hearing. Some ALJ’s simply do not use a […]
Read MoreJuly 8, 2009
It may be a surprise to know that not long ago Social Security disability claimants could have received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for having alcoholism and substance abuse problems. Presently, alcoholism and substance abuse problems may be a huge barrier to obtaining these same benefits. In 1996, Congress passed an act that prevented […]
Read MoreJuly 6, 2009
Finally, your Social Security Disability claim has been scheduled for a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and you have been told it is a “video hearing”. Most Indianapolis Social Security Disability claimants may wonder what a video hearing is and why are they scheduled to have one? Video hearings are hearings […]
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