Questions About Specific Disabilities

There are almost an infinite number of medical problems and combinations of medical problems that could potentially lead to disabling limitations of function. The bottom[…]

We often talk to people who have trouble attending work due to one or more medical problems. If you are missing work only occasionally, it[…]

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland that is located beneath the neck. It produces hormones that regulate the rate of functioning of many body[…]

A stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (“CVA”) is a disruption of blood supply to the brain that causes a rapid loss of brain function.  This can[…]

Swollen legs or edema in the lower extremities can be caused by any number of conditions including heart failure, kidney disease, chronic venous insufficiency and injuries. […]

Sleep disorders such as sleep apnea are conditions that cause disruption in normal sleep patterns.  A person with sleep apnea for instance might suffer from[…]

Skin conditions can have a number of causes and can range from mild to severe.  Eczema, sometimes referred to as atopic dermatitis, is s common cause[…]

Sickle-cell disease (“SCD”), sometimes call sickle-cell anemia, is a hereditary disorder that causes the red cells of the blood to have a sickle shape.  This[…]

Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes seizures.  Seizures are abnormal brain activity that causes physical or mental symptoms that can vary greatly depending on[…]

Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine.  It is usually congenital, in other words, people are usually born with it.  Typically, scoliosis is not[…]