Pittsburgh Schizophrenia Disorder Lawyer
Symptoms of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects a person's ability to tell the difference between real and imagined experiences, impairs logical thinking, alters normal emotional response, and impedes the ability to observe social norms. Episodes of schizophrenia may occur only once in a lifetime, while for others the symptoms can be nearly continuous.
Common symptoms of schizophrenia include thoughts that jump quickly between seemingly...
Injury, Illness, and Neurological Disorders
Neurological disorders take many forms, but all are caused by a disruption of the body's nervous system. When communication between the brain and body is disrupted either by injury, illness, or external factors, a number of problems can result. Among the most serious are paralysis, muscle weakness, numbness, loss of coordination, seizures, mental fog and confusion, pain, and episodes of unconsciousness. Though there...
Obesity is a Medical Condition
While the Social Security Administration does not consider obesity to be a disabling condition on its own, it can be a contributing factor in many other conditions that are considered disabling. If obesity limits your ability to work, it is important to include along with any other disabling conditions when applying for Social Security Disability benefits.
There are many stereotypes, stigmas, and subjective opinions in circulation...
Types and Treatment of Orthopedic Injuries
Orthopedic injury is a category of injury affecting the bones, joints, or muscles. There are a wide variety of possible orthopedic injuries affecting many parts of the body. Orthopedic injuries may include fractures, particularly non-union of a fracture; degenerative diseases such as arthritis; and repeated stress injuries such as carpal tunnel. Back problems, hip and knee problems, and other conditions of the musculoskeletal...
Qualifying for Social Security Disability
If you are disabled, you are not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 61 million U.S. adults are living with physical or mental disabilities. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers a safety net for disabled people, but the application process can be complicated. If you need help filing for a Social Security Disability (SSD) claim or appealing a claim denial, a Pittsburgh...