Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body uses glucose or blood sugar. If you have diabetes, you have too much glucose in your blood because your body cannot properly process or break down sugars. Diabetes can lead to many serious health complications. At the...
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Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Depression
Depression can be a very real experience for many individuals. Depression and physical disabilities often go hand in hand. Unfortunately, the symptoms of depression often go unreported to doctors or are untreated. Do not overlook the symptoms of depression. In fact,...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Crohn’s Disease And Ulcerative Colitis
Conditions that affect the intestines or bowel can severely curtail everyday activities. For many sufferers, the option of going to work is simply impossible. At the Disability and Injury Law Offices of David R. Machek, we represent clients who suffer from severe...
New Data Shows The Number Of Individuals Awarded SSI Disability Benefits In January Was The Lowest In History
During the pandemic, the number of monthly SSI disability applications and new SSI disability benefit awardees has declined sharply. New data documents that the number of new SSI disability awards in January was the lowest on record, but it wasn't because there were...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is a medical condition that can be caused by physical trauma or surgery. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is very painful, hard to treat and can...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, or CTS, is a repetitive strain injury caused by the compression of the median nerve in the carpal tunnel area of the wrist. The result of CTS is tissue enlargement, and a pinching of the median nerve. This pinching results in a range of...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Cancer
The Disability and Injury Law Offices of David R. Machek helps clients pursue Social Security disability benefits for cancer and for the debilitating complications of fighting cancer such as chemotherapy and radiation sickness. We explain to clients the most...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Back, Neck Or Joint Pain.
Lower back pain, neck pain and joint pain can be debilitating, making everyday activities such as sitting, standing, walking, driving, working and sleeping nearly unbearable. For some people experiencing lower back pain, neck pain and joint pain, the intensity of the...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Due To Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that is typically diagnosed in children, although more adults are now receiving this diagnosis. People with ADHD are often diagnosed with other disorders as well, including Oppositional...
Tips On How To Receive Social Security Disability Benefits For Asthma, COPD And Other Pulmonary Diseases
Serious breathing problems can make it difficult to work. Tightness in the chest, shortness of breath and fatigue associated with breathing problems make it difficult or even impossible to maintain gainful employment. If you find yourself unable to work as a result...