Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes describes several different conditions that result in high blood sugar levels, the most common of which are Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes is also known as insulin-dependent diabetes, and those with this type of disease have to regulate their blood sugar with injections of insulin. The cause of this type is unknown, but is suspected to be an autoimmune response following an environmental trigger. Type...
Fibromyalgia Symptoms
While the cause of fibromyalgia remains unknown, the symptoms include widespread pain throughout the body over an extended length of time. A diagnosis of fibromyalgia usually means that there is a history of pain 3 months or longer that cannot be attributed to another condition that might mimic fibromyalgia. Other symptoms include abnormal pain processing, trouble sleeping, stiffness, numbness, cognition problems, memory loss, weakness,...Pittsburgh Supplemental Security Insurance and Social Security Disability Qualifications Lawyer
Unable to Work
In order to qualify for Supplemental Security Insurance or Social Security Disability benefits, the Social Security Administration requires that applicants be disabled. There are often many questions about how Social Security defines disability.
The Social Security Act defines disability as the "inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected...
Social Security Disability Glossary
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) - the judge that will preside over your Social Security Disability hearing.
Appeal - if you are denied benefits, you have 60 days to file a Request for Hearing or Request for Reconsideration, both of which are types of appeal.
Appeals Council - if you are denied benefits at your hearing by an Administrative Law Judge, this is the next level of appeals. The Appeals Council can determine...
Types and Symptoms of Heart Disease
Heart Disease is actually a blanket term for a number of different conditions and diseases that affect the cardiovascular system. Together, they are the leading cause of death in the United States. There are several very common conditions that fall under the category of heart disease. Coronary Artery Disease is a condition in which arteries become clogged and restrict blood flow to the heart, causing the heart muscle to...