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Fall update 2011: Creating a trust; role of DDS in Texas

Friday, September 30th, 2011

Establishing a trust can greatly aid special-needs individuals

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OK, everybody…one last roundup of “Things to Know.”

From a Sept. 26 piece entitled “Government Benefits for Special-Needs Individuals,” a good look benefits’ programs and a great idea for helping special-needs individuals–set up a trust for them:

Planning is paramount

[Although it is crucial] to ensure that you have adequate planning in place to preserve your child’s eligibility for government assistance, it is important for individuals to know what government benefits are available to a special-needs child and when these benefits are available. Because government programs can be confusing and . . . they change often, anyone seeking to learn more about receiving government benefits for a special-needs child should consult an attorney or review current documentation on eligibility from each individual government program.

Four programs for special-needs families: two not means-based

There are four relevant government benefit programs available to special-needs families. These are Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”), Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”). [Neither] SSDI [nor] Medicare are… means-based programs. In other words, there is no investigation into your finances to determine if you qualify for the program based on your income or your resources. Medicare is a form of sponsored health insurance available for the elderly and the disabled and SSDI is available to individuals and minors or special needs children of an individual who has died, retired or become disabled.A special-needs child who is under age 22 and who is not working can obtain SSDI benefits based on his or her parents’ prior earnings.

SSI, Medicaid are means-based

SSI and Medicaid are both means-based programs. Eligibility for those programs is based on financial need and strict requirements must be met prior to receiving benefits. Medicaid can provide in-home care, cost of hospitalization and nursing-home care as well as some housing benefits to recipients. A special-needs child can receive SSI, SSDI, Medicaid and Medicare all at the same time.

Creating a supplemental-needs trust

The distinction between means- and nonmeans-based programs is important to understand. [Because] these benefits add greatly to a disabled person’s ability to receive care, and given the expensive cost of long-term medical and nursing care, anyone seeking to give a special-needs child assets may disqualify him or her from receiving means-based program benefits. However, setting up a supplemental-needs trust for your special-needs individual can help provide for their care without disqualifying him or her from SSI or Medicaid benefits.

Medicaid, SSI linked

Although the requirements should be reviewed periodically for changes, currently, to qualify for SSI benefits, a disabled adult cannot own more than $2,000 of assets. There is a link between eligibility for Medicaid and eligibility for SSI. Eligibility for SSI makes a disabled person eligible for food stamps and Medicaid, which pays medical expenses, nursing home care and mental health services. Given the very low poverty threshold, setting up a supplemental-needs trust can help provide for extra care over and above that which the government may provide.

All in all, a thoughtful piece and well worth reading the entire article. Even though slanted toward New Jersey residents, the info is relevant to all special-needs families in the U.S.

The following is slanted toward Texas residents, but, again, good information for those in states with similar systems. From a Sept. 29 press release at Digital Journal:

DDS plays pivotal role in SSI/SSDI claims

Whether a Texan wants to make a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the application process begins and ends with the Social Security Administration (SSA). However, after a Texan applies for benefits, their claim is forwarded to an intermediate governmental body.

The Division for Disability Determination Services (DDS), part of the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS), makes disability determinations for all SSDI or SSI applicants in Texas. SSDI and SSI Benefits When Texans have physical or mental disabilities severe enough to hinder regular work activities, they can apply for federal SSA benefits to help restore a portion of lost income. The SSDI program covers disabled workers, and sometimes their family members, who have earned benefits by paying Social Security taxes during their employment.

DDS acts as SSA’s agent

The SSI program considers an applicant’s means and resources when determining coverage. Lower income adults and children typically qualify, but some people may be eligible for both programs. Application Process The application process, and how a person is determined as disabled, is the same in all U.S. states. Applicants fill out forms, either in person at a local Social Security office or online, providing information about their medical conditions, treatment and why working is difficult. They must also explain their work duties before the injury or disability and agree to release their medical records to the SSA and DDS. Once the Texas DDS receives the completed application, it can act as the SSA’s agent to determine whether the applicant is disabled.

Again, lots of good info here, and well worth the time to study it and make notes so you can ask good questions when consulting with your disability attorney.

 

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Axial Osteomalacia and Receiving Social Security Disability

Friday, September 30th, 2011
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Osteoid is your bone protein matrix that is made up primarily of type 1 collagen. When there is insufficient mineral or osteoblast dysfunction, your osteoid accumulates because it does not mineralize properly.

When the newly formed bone of the growth plate does not mineralize, the growth plate becomes wide, irregular and thick. This leads to the clinical diagnosis of rickets. This is true only of children as adults no longer have growth plates. Osteomalacia develops when the remodeled bone does not mineralize. This occurs in all ages. Most of the hereditary causes of osteomalacia appear during childhood and cause rickets.

Osteomalacia is marked by a softening of your bones. In fact, the meaning of osteomalacia is “soft bones”.

Soft bones are more prone to bow and fracture than are harder, healthy bones. Your bone tends to break down faster than it can re-form in the case of osteomalacia.

Osteomalacia is not the same as osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is another bone disorder that can also result in bone fractures. Osteomalacia is caused by a defect in your bone-building process. Osteoporosis is due to a weakening of previously constructed bone.

Axial osteomalacia is a rare form of osteomalacia. It is a disorder that is marked by an enzyme defect that affects bone formation. Axial osteomalacia primarily affects your hip bone (iliac crest) and your ribs.

There is a racial predilection with axial osteomalacia. This disorder occurs predominantly in blacks and Caucasians.

Your body has to have phosphate and calcium in order to build healthy, strong bones. If your body does not absorb these minerals correctly or if you do not get enough of them in your diet, this may result in axial osteomalacia. Some of the things that may cause these difficulties include:

Ÿ  An autoimmune disease that is called celiac disease

Ÿ  Certain drugs that are used to treat seizures like Phenobarbital and phenytoin

Ÿ  Certain surgeries like gastrectomy (removing all or part of your stomach)

Ÿ  Liver or kidney diseases

Ÿ  Vitamin D deficiency.

There are several signs and symptoms that may be an indication of axial osteomalacia. Some of these are:

Ÿ  Impaired bone formation

Ÿ  Fatigue in your extremities

Ÿ  Limited range of motion in your spinal area

Ÿ  Vague chronic axial pain

Ÿ  Tenderness over your lumbar spine

Ÿ  Back pain.

You or a loved one may have axial osteomalacia. Axial osteomalacia and/or complications that have resulted from it or other conditions that you have in addition to this disorder may have caused the disability of you or your loved one and be what is preventing you from being able to work.

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Heart Muscle Disease and Receiving Social Security Disability

Thursday, September 29th, 2011
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Your heart is obviously one of the most important, if not the most important, organs in your body. In order for your cells to live and work like they ought to, they have to have the oxygen that is in your blood. Your heart is the organ that pumps your blood to all of your cells.

Heart muscle disease is the layman’s term for cardiomyopathy. Heart muscle disease has to do with the deterioration of the working of your myocardium (your actual heart muscle). This medical disease hinders your heart’s capacity to pump blood.

There are three major forms of heart muscle disease. They are:

Ÿ  Restrictive heart muscle disease – This type of heart muscle disease is characterized by your heart muscle becoming less elastic and rigid. This interferes with the expansion and filling of your heart’s ventricles with blood between heartbeats or contractions.

Ÿ  Hypertrophic heart muscle disease – This form of heart muscle disease is evidenced by abnormal thickening or growth of your heart muscle. This is especially true in regard to the muscle of your left ventricle. This leads to your heart becoming stiff, and the size of your pumping chamber may shrink. This interferes with your heart’s capacity to pump blood.

Ÿ  Dilated heart muscle disease – This kind of heart muscle disease is marked by your heart’s main pumping chamber becoming enlarged (dilated), and its pumping ability becoming hindered. Dilated heart muscle disease is the first and most common form of heart muscle disease.

The cause of your heart muscle disease has to do with the kind of heart muscle disease that you have. If you have hypertrophic or dilated heart muscle disease, it may result from your family history or heredity. The cause of restrictive heart muscle disease may not be determined, or it can be caused by other diseases in your body that involve your heart. In most cases of heart muscle disease, the cause is unknown.

However, there are some conditions that may contribute to or result in the development of heart muscle disease. Some of these include:

Ÿ  The use of chemotherapy drugs to treat cancer

Ÿ  Sustained hypertension (high blood pressure)

Ÿ  A chronic rapid heart rate

Ÿ  Metabolic disorders, such as thyroid disease or diabetes

Ÿ  Heart valve difficulties

Ÿ  Pregnancy

Ÿ  Certain viral infections that may hurt your heart

Ÿ  The excessive use of alcohol over many years.

Some people do not have any signs or symptoms in the early stages of heart muscle disease.  Signs and symptoms usually develop as heart muscle disease advances. When heart muscle disease does produce signs and symptoms, they are similar to those of congestive heart failure. Some of these are:

Ÿ  Fatigue

Ÿ  Irregular heart rhythm

Ÿ  Swelling of your lower extremities

Ÿ  Distention of your abdomen with fluid

Ÿ  Fainting, lightheadedness and dizziness

Ÿ  Breathlessness that takes place with exertion or even during rest.

The signs and symptoms of heart muscle disease usually get worse as time passes. For some people this deterioration increases quickly. Others get to a plateau and remain stable for a long time. In some cases, heart muscle disease may actually improve.

Are you incapacitated and cannot work as a result of heart muscle disease and/or complications that have been brought about by it or other underlying conditions that you have along with this disease? As a result of your disability, are you looking for financial aid?

Have you put in a claim for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration? Has the Social Security Administration denied your claim?

If you consider reapplying or appealing your denial, you really need the lawyer at socialsecurityhome.com to be in your corner. The lawyer at socialsecurityhome.com is capable of enabling you to receive the disability benefits that you deserve.

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Carotid Artery Occlusion and Receiving Social Security Disability

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
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Located just under your jaw line on each side of your neck are your carotid arteries. Your carotid arteries are the two large blood vessels that provide oxygenated blood to the front area of your head and your brain. This is the part of your brain where thinking, personality, speech functions, motor, sensory and personality are located.

 

Your carotid arteries are much like your coronary arteries that supply blood to your heart in this important aspect. Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis) can take place on the inside of these blood vessels.

 

Hardening of the arteries is a condition that usually occurs over a long period of time as a result of the accumulation of cholesterol deposits that are referred to as plaque and fatty substances. These substances cause your carotid arteries to constrict or narrow. This, in turn, results in your risk of having a stroke being greater due to the supply of blood being decreased to your brain.

 

Carotid artery stenosis is a disease that is marked by your carotid arteries becoming blocked or narrowed. When one of your carotid arteries reaches the point of being totally blocked, the disease is referred to as carotid artery occlusion.

 

As stated above, carotid artery occlusion is usually brought about by atherosclerosis. This is the gradual accumulation over an extended period of time of fatty substances and cholesterol that narrows and constricts your carotid arteries.

 

There are risk factors that may increase your risk of having carotid artery occlusion take place. Some of these include:

 

Ÿ  Kidney disease, especially if you have had to have dialysis

Ÿ  Having diabetes

Ÿ  Drug abuse with cocaine

Ÿ  Living a non-active, sedentary lifestyle

Ÿ  Having a family history of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)

Ÿ  Being a smoker

Ÿ  Having hypertension (high blood pressure)

Ÿ  Having high cholesterol or abnormal lipids

Ÿ  Reaching an advanced age

Ÿ  The excessive use of alcohol

Ÿ  Suffering from insulin resistance

Ÿ  Obesity

Ÿ  Having a diet that is high in saturated fats.

 

You may not experience any signs or symptoms at all during the early stages of carotid artery occlusion. As carotid artery occlusion progresses, it may produce signs and symptoms of a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA). A transient ischemic attack can be an early warning indication of a stroke that may take place at some point of time in the future. Some of the possible signs and symptoms of carotid artery occlusion are:

 

Ÿ  Dysphagia (problems with swallowing)

Ÿ  Blurring of your vision

Ÿ  A loss of memory

Ÿ  Difficulty with your speech and language

Ÿ  Weakness that develops in some part of your body

Ÿ  A sudden, severe headache

Ÿ  The occurrence of sudden dizziness and/or confusion

Ÿ  Sudden problems that develop with loss of balance, walking or lack of coordination

Ÿ  A loss of sensation.

 

Your doctor will probably do a complete physical exam, want to know about your signs and symptoms and ask about your personal and family medical history in order to diagnose your carotid artery occlusion. There are diagnostic procedures and tests that will help confirm this diagnosis. Some of these include:

 

Ÿ  An ultrasound

Ÿ  A MRA (magnetic resonance angiography)

Ÿ  A cerebral angiogram

Ÿ  A CTA ( computerized tomography angiography).

 

Have you become disabled and unable to work because of carotid artery occlusion and/or complications that have been caused by it or other disorders that you have besides this disease? Because of this, you may need financial assistance.

 

Have you filed for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration? Did the Social Security Administration reject your application?

 

If you decide to reapply or appeal your denial, you really ought to have the attorney at socialsecurityhome.com standing with you. The attorney at socialsecurityhome.com knows how to get you the disability benefits that you are entitled to.

 

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Angiofollicular Lymph Node Hyperplasia and Receiving Social Security Disability

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
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Angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia is a disorder that affects your lymph nodes and other immune-cell structures in your body. Angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia may advance in either a localized or more widespread manner.

 

Angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia is considered to be a lymphoproliferative disorder. What this means is that this disorder involves an abnormal overgrowth or proliferation of your lymphatic cells.

 

In many aspects, angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia is similar to cancers or lymphomas of your lymphatic system. This is true in spite of the fact that this disorder is not considered to be a cancer. In fact, many people who have angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia do go on to develop lymphomas.

 

The specific cause of angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia has not yet been discovered. Researchers think that an infection resulting from a virus known as the human herpes virus 8 (HHV8) may be the cause of this disorder.

 

Kaposi sarcoma is associated with this virus. Kaposi sarcoma is a malignant tumor that develops in your blood vessel walls. In many instances, people with multicentric angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia are also afflicted with this tumor. This is especially true for people who are also HIV-positive.

 

A kind of protein that is made by immune cells that is known as interleukin-6 (IL-6) may also be a contributing factor in this disorder. There is also a possibility that HHV8, or some other unknown factor, may lead to overproduction of IL-6, which results in too many lymphatic cells.

 

There are two basic types of angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia. They are unicentric and multicentric. The effect on people that is brought about by each one of these two kinds of angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia is greatly different.

 

Unicentric angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia is the localized kind of this disorder. Due to the fact that it is localized, this form of the disorder only affects one of your lymph nodes.

 

In most cases, people who have unicentric angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia do not experience any signs or symptoms at all. In most instances, the disorder is located in your abdomen or chest. When signs and symptoms do develop, you may have:

 

Ÿ  A feeling of fullness or pressure in your chest or abdomen that may result in you having difficulties in eating or breathing

Ÿ  Night sweats

Ÿ  Weight loss that is not intentional

Ÿ  Low-grade fever

Ÿ  Anemia.

 

Multicentric angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia is far more serious. This form of the disorder may result in systemic signs and symptoms. Some of these may include:

 

Ÿ  An enlarged spleen or liver

Ÿ  An enlargement of you peripheral lymph nodes, which usually takes place in areas around your neck, collarbone, underarm and groin

Ÿ  Weight loss that is not intentional

Ÿ  Peripheral neuropathy (this is nerve damage in your hands and feet that takes place in weakness or numbness)

Ÿ  Malaise (a general feeling of not being well)

Ÿ  Fever

Ÿ  Night Sweats

Ÿ  Anemia

Ÿ  Fatigue or weakness that results from anemia.

 

You may have become incapacitated and cannot work as a result of angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia and/or complications that have developed from it or other ailments that you have in conjunction with this disorder. If this is the case, you may be searching for financial help.

 

Have you thought about seeking Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration? Have you already tried this option and been turned down by the Social Security Administration?

 

If you are intending to appeal your denial or reapply, you really should have the lawyer at socialsecurityhome.com working for you. The lawyer at socialsecurityhome.com will help you to get the Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits that are rightfully yours.

 

Do not wait. Get in touch with socialsecurityhome.com, right now.

 

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Intracerebral Aneurysm and Receiving Social Security Disability

Monday, September 26th, 2011
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An intracerebral aneurysm is a weak or thin spot on a blood vessel in your brain that fills up with blood and bulges out. The kind of intracerebral aneurysm that develops most of the time looks like a round berry that is attached to your artery by a tiny neck.

An intracerebral aneurysm is something that you may not know that you have. This is especially true if it does not rupture (burst), stays small and does not result in any other problems for you. The fact of the matter is an intracerebral aneurysm may not be detected for an indefinite period of time if it is not producing any signs or symptoms.

An intracerebral aneurysm may be large enough to place pressure on your surrounding brain tissue. Or, an intracerebral aneurysm may burst (rupture) at a weak point in the wall of your artery. An area of your brain gets flooded with blood when this takes place. A ruptured intracerebral aneurysm may be a life-threatening situation and require immediate medical attention.

An intracerebral aneurysm develops most of the time in people who are between the ages of 35 and 60. However, an intracerebral aneurysm may occur in anyone at any age. Women have this condition more often than men do.

In the United States, it is estimated that somewhere around 15 million people have or will have an intracerebral aneurysm. It has also been estimated that 1 in 15 people will have an intracerebral aneurysm at some time in their life. Thankfully, less than 30,000 of these aneurysms will probably rupture.

It is possible that you may have inherited a disposition toward an intracerebral aneurysm. An intracerebral aneurysm may develop from aging and hardening of your arteries. A blow to your head or infection may also weaken your artery wall and result in an intracerebral aneurysm.

There are risk factors that may increase your risk of having an intracerebral aneurysm. Some of these are:

Ÿ  Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Ÿ  A family history of intracerebral aneurysm

Ÿ  Being a smoker

Ÿ  Certain blood infections

Ÿ  Having an abnormally narrow aorta

Ÿ  Drinking an excessive amount of alcohol

Ÿ  Having inherited connective tissue disorders

Ÿ  Having polycystic kidney disease

Ÿ  A head injury

Ÿ  Having arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries)

Ÿ  Reaching old age

Ÿ  Drug abuse, especially when it involves cocaine

Ÿ  Having a cerebral arteriovenous malformation

Ÿ  Having lower estrogen levels after menopause.

An intracerebral aneurysm does not always produce signs and symptoms. If it does, possible signs and symptoms include:

Ÿ  Sudden changes in your behavior

Ÿ  Difficulty with perception

Ÿ  Defects in your peripheral vision

Ÿ  Numbness, weakness or paralysis on one side of your face

Ÿ  Loss of balance and coordination

Ÿ  Problems with thought processing or thinking

Ÿ  Difficulty with your short-term memory

Ÿ  Complications that involve your speech

Ÿ  A decrease in your ability to concentrate.

If your intracerebral aneurysm ruptures, you may also experience these signs and symptoms:

Ÿ  Fainting or loss of consciousness

Ÿ  Pain behind and above your eye

Ÿ  Double or blurred vision

Ÿ  Vomiting and nausea

Ÿ  Dilated pupils

Ÿ  The worst headache you have ever had

Ÿ  Loss of sensation

Ÿ  Neck pain or a stiff neck

Ÿ  Sensitivity to light

Ÿ  Seizures.

Has an intracerebral aneurysm and/or complications that have been caused by it or other disorders that you have along with this condition led to your disability and inability to work? If this is true, have you attempted to get financial assistance?

Have you put in a claim for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration? Were you denied?

If you are thinking about appealing your denial or reapplying, you really ought to have the disability lawyer at socialsecurityhome.com on your side. The disability lawyer at socialsecurityhome.com can help you get the disability benefits that you deserve.

Do not hesitate. Turn to socialsecurityhome.com, without delay.

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Nontropical Sprue and Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
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The literal meaning of arthritis is joint inflammation. Arthritis is inflammation of a joint that is characterized and usually accompanied by pain, stiffness, changes in structure, swelling and restriction of motion.

Arthritis is far more than one single disease. Arthritis is a complex ailment that includes over 100 separate ailments and may start at any age of life. The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Nontropical sprue is a disease that is associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Nontropical sprue is a digestive disease that comes from eating the protein gluten that is found in foods, such as wheat, barley or rye.

When you have nontropical sprue and eat food containing gluten, an autoimmune reaction is triggered in your small intestine. This results in damage to the surface of your small intestine. It also means that you are not able to absorb certain nutrients that you require.

In the United States, there are more than 2 million people who are afflicted with nontropical sprue. This means that about 1 in 133 people are affected by this disease.

Nontropical sprue may originate at any age from infancy to old age. The disease develops most frequently in people of European descent and Caucasians. Women have nontropical sprue more often than men do.

As stated earlier, nontropical sprue is caused by a reaction of your autoimmune system to the protein gluten in your small intestine. However, researchers have not yet discovered why gluten causes this immune reaction in some people. Scientists think that it may be connected with genetics (heredity).

There are some risk factors that may increase your chance of getting nontropical sprue. Some of these include having:

Ÿ  Down syndrome

Ÿ  Microscopic colitis, especially collagenous colitis

Ÿ  Autoimmune thyroid disease

Ÿ  Type 1 diabetes.

Nontropical sprue may not cause you any signs or symptoms at all. On the other hand, you may experience a wide range of signs and symptoms with nontropical sprue. The reason for this is due to the fact that this disease affects different people in different ways. Some of the signs and symptoms that you may have are:

Ÿ  Constipation

Ÿ  Seizures

Ÿ  Bone loss or osteoporosis

Ÿ  Chronic diarrhea

Ÿ  A tingling numbness in your feet and hands

Ÿ  Anxiety or depression

Ÿ  Weight loss that is not intentional

Ÿ  Abdominal pain and bloating

Ÿ  Fatigue

Ÿ  Vomiting

Ÿ  Canker sores that develop inside of your mouth

Ÿ  Joint or bone pain.

It is possible to have nontropical sprue for many years before it is diagnosed. The reason for this is because the disease may not cause you any signs or symptoms. It is also due to the fact that the signs and symptoms that nontropical sprue produces are similar to other diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis or intestinal infections.

In order to diagnose nontropical sprue, your doctor will probably do a physical exam and ask about the signs and symptoms that you are having. If your signs and symptoms indicate nontropical sprue, an intestinal biopsy and blood tests will help confirm a diagnosis of this disease.

Are you disabled and not able to work because of nontropical sprue and/or complications that have resulted from it or other conditions that you have in addition to this disease? If this is your situation, you may be trying to get financial aid.

Have you considered applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration? Have you already applied and been denied by the Social Security Administration?

If you are planning on appealing your denial or reapplying, you really need the disability attorney at socialsecurityhome.com fighting for you. The disability attorney at socialsecurityhome.com can enable you to receive the Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits that you have coming to you.

Do not delay. Look to socialsecurityhome.com, today.

 

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Subcortical Arteriosclerotic Encephalopathy and Receiving Disability

Sunday, September 18th, 2011
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Dementia is an ailment in which there is a progressive decline in cognitive ability that is caused by damage or disease in the brain. It is a greater decline in cognitive function than what would be normally expected from normal aging. When a person has dementia, the cognitive or knowing areas of the brain are affected. This includes attention, language, memory and problem solving.

In the later stages of dementia, people can often become disoriented in time (not knowing what day of the week, month or year it is). They may also become disoriented in person and place (not knowing who they are or where they are). Changes in the way the brain is functioning may also affect the ability to carry out daily activities, speech and memory.

Dementia can begin at any stage of adulthood. However, dementia takes place most of the time in people who are over the age of 65.

The main thing that leads to dementia in older adults is Alzheimer’s disease. Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia in senior adults. This kind of dementia is marked by the blood vessels in the brain being affected.

Multi-infarct dementia is the most prevalent form of vascular dementia. Multi-infarct dementia accounts for 10-20% of all of the instances of gradually worsening or progressive dementia.

Multi-infarct dementia usually takes place in people who are between the ages of 60 and 75. Multi-infarct dementia occurs more often in men than it does in women.

Subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy is a type of multi-infarct dementia. Subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy usually starts by affecting the subcortical part of the brain, but this ailment may also affect the cortical area of the brain.

In the early stages of subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy, attention, motivation and emotionality are usually affected. As subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy progresses, difficulties take place with judgment and memory. In the end stages of this ailment, there is a complete breakdown of brain function, just like there is in other kinds of dementia.

Subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy is brought about by widespread, microscopic areas of damage to the deep layers of white matter in the brain. This damage is due to the thickening and narrowing (atherosclerosis) of the arteries that nourish the subcortical areas of the brain.

If you have a loved one that you think may have subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy, there are several different signs and symptoms to watch for that may be an indication of this ailment. Some of these are:

Ÿ  An inability to act or make decisions

Ÿ  Changes in personality or mood

Ÿ  Difficulty with walking

Ÿ  A lack of facial expression

Ÿ  Depression

Ÿ  The loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence)

Ÿ  Problems with speech

Ÿ  Short-term memory loss

Ÿ  Forgetfulness

Ÿ  Apathy or indifference

Ÿ  Slowness of conduct

Ÿ  Irritability

Ÿ  Clumsiness.

These signs and symptoms usually begin after the age of 60. They do not always take place in all of the people who have subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy. There are also instances where they may occur only as a passing phase.

You may have a spouse or loved one who is incapacitated and unable to work due to subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy and/or complications that have developed from this ailment. If this is true, have you attempted to get financial aid?

Have you applied for financial aid from the Social Security Administration on behalf of your loved one by applying for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits? Was your loved one denied by the Social Security Administration?

If you plan on reapplying or appealing your loved one’s denial, you really ought to have the disability lawyer at socialsecurityhome.com fighting for your loved one. The disability lawyer at socialsecurityhome.com is able to get the disability benefits that your loved one is entitled to.

Do not wait. Turn to socialsecurityhome.com, now.

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Urethritis and Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits

Saturday, September 17th, 2011
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Your urethra is a small tube that permits urine to flow out from your urinary bladder. Your urethra connects your bladder to your genitals. In the case of a man it is your penis. For a woman, it is your vagina.

Urethritis is a condition that is characterized by inflammation and infection of your urethra. Urethritis is usually swelling and irritation of the lining of your urethra.

Urethritis is referred to in other ways. It is also known as NGU, urethral syndrome, non-gonococcal urethritis, non-specific urethritis, non-specific cervicitis and chlamydial infection.

Urethritis is a condition that takes place in both males and females. However, females are more at risk for getting urethritis than males are.

Urethritis may be caused by either a virus or bacteria. There are several things that may result in urethritis. Some of these include:

  • Reiter syndrome (an autoimmune disease that is caused by a response to an infection that is located somewhere else in your body)
  • Bruising that takes place during sexual intercourse (in women)
  • Bacterial infection that occurs after you have taken a course of antibiotics
  • An infection that reaches your urethra from the prostate gland or through your penis opening (in men)
  • Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as gonorrhea, AIDS, chlamydia, HIV, syphilis or Herpes Simplex Virus
  • Bacteria and other organisms that enter your urethra.

There are risk factors that may increase your likelihood of getting urethritis. Some of these are:

Ÿ  Having many different sexual partners

Ÿ  A history of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

Ÿ  Being a female who is in the reproductive years

Ÿ  Being a male who is between the ages of 20 and 35

Ÿ  Engaging in high-risk sexual behavior, such as having anal sex without a condom.

There are several different signs and symptoms that you may experience as a woman that may be an indication of urethritis. Possible signs and symptoms include:

Ÿ  Chills and fever

Ÿ  Pelvic pain

Ÿ  Urgent or frequent urination

Ÿ  A vaginal discharge

Ÿ  Abdominal pain

Ÿ  A burning pain while you are urinating.

There are also several different signs and symptoms that you may have as a man, which may be an indication of urethritis. Possible signs and symptoms are:

Ÿ  Tenderness, swelling or itching in your groin or penis area

Ÿ  Pus or whitish mucus discharge from your penis

Ÿ  Pain when you have sexual intercourse or ejaculate

Ÿ  Blood in your semen or urine

Ÿ  Having to urinate, urgently or frequently

Ÿ  Dysuria (burning pain while you are urinating)

Ÿ  Fever, but this is rare in men

Ÿ  Itching or burning around your penile opening.

In order to diagnose your urethritis, your doctor will probably ask about your signs and symptoms and want to know your medical history. He or she will probably examine your genitals, get a specimen of mucus from the inside of your urethra and, for women, your vagina and do lab tests on a sample of your urine.

Treatment usually involves the use of antibiotics. Sexual abstinence may also be recommended until after your treatment is finished.

Urethritis is not something that would normally qualify you to receive Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. However, you may have urethritis along with other disorders that have led to your disability. As a result, you may need financial assistance.

Have you put in a claim for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration? Has your claim been turned down by the Social Security Administration?

If you are thinking about reapplying or appealing your denial, you really should have the disability attorney at socialsecurityhome.com on your side. The disability attorney at socialsecurityhome.com can help you receive the disability benefits that you have coming to you.

Do not delay. Call socialsecurityhome.com, before it is too late.

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Granulated Eyelids and Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits

Friday, September 16th, 2011
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Your eyelid is a thin fold of skin that covers and protects your eye. Your eyelid is made up of the thinnest skin on your body except for the labia minora (lips of the female external genitalia) and the fold of skin that covers the head of the penis (prepuce).

It is extremely important for the front surface of your eyeball and cornea to remain moist. Your eyelids do this all-important task for you by sweeping the secretions of your lacrimal (tear gland) apparatus and other glands over the surface at regular intervals while you are awake. Your eyelids cover your eyes to help stop evaporation while you are asleep.

Your eyelids are what permit you to blink your eyes. This blinking aids in keeping dirt and dust out of your eyes. Blinking also helps guard your eyes from injuries that are the result of foreign bodies.

Your eyelashes are a fringe of short hairs that grow on the edge of your eyelids. Your eyelashes function as a screen that keeps dust particles and insects from getting in to your eyes whenever your eyelids are partially closed.

Granulated eyelids is a chronic (long-term) disease that is marked by inflammation of your eyelids. Granulated eyelids is a common inflammatory disease. It is also evidenced by your eyelids becoming scaly and flaky.

There are two kinds of granulated eyelids. They are anterior and posterior granulated eyelids. Anterior granulated eyelids involves the outside front of your eyelid. This is where your eyelashes attach to your eyelids.

Posterior granulated eyelids affects your inner eyelid. This is where your eyelid comes in contact with your eye.

Granulated eyelids is caused by tiny oil glands not working like they ought to. These tiny oil glands are located near the base of your eyelashes. There are several disorders and conditions that may bring this about. Some of these are:

Ÿ  Allergies that include reactions to eye medications, contact lens solutions or makeup

Ÿ  Some type of bacterial infection

Ÿ  A skin condition that is evidenced by redness in your face (rosacea)

Ÿ  Oil glands in your eyelid that do not work properly

Ÿ  Dandruff of your scalp and eyebrows (seborrheic dermatitis)

Ÿ  Eyelash mites (tiny parasitic mites that infest the roots of your sebaceous glands and eyelashes).

There are some risk factors that may increase your chance of developing granulated eyelids. Some of these include:

Ÿ  Anything that weakens your immune system, such as chemotherapy, diabetes, AIDS or an organ transplant

Ÿ  Yeast infections

Ÿ  Acne

Ÿ  Seborrhea, an oily, scaly skin rash.

There are several different signs and symptoms that you may experience, which may be an indication of granulated eyelids. Some of these are:

Ÿ  The loss of your eyelashes

Ÿ  Frothy tears

Ÿ  Burning, itching

Ÿ  Crusting or flakes on your eyelashes

Ÿ  Redness, warmth and swelling of your eyelids

Ÿ  A sensitivity to light (photophobia)

Ÿ  Eyelashes that grow abnormally (misdirected eyelashes)

Ÿ  Dry eyes

Ÿ  Watery eyes

Ÿ  A blurring of your vision

Ÿ  A gritty (foreign body) feeling

Ÿ  Redness of your eye itself

Ÿ  Infections that keep on recurring

Ÿ  Your eyelids looking dark like raccoon eyes

Ÿ  A yellow or green colored fluid/discharge from your eyes.

Are you being kept from working because you have become disabled as a result of complications that have developed from granulated eyelids and/or other underlying conditions that you have besides this disease? Because of this, you may be seeking financial help.

Have you filed for Social Security disability benefits or disability benefits from the Social Security Administration? Did the Social Security Administration reject your application?

If you plan on reapplying or appealing your denial, you really ought to have the disability lawyer at socialsecurityhome.com fighting for you. The disability lawyer at socialsecurityhome.com may be able to get you the disability benefits that are rightfully yours.

Do not delay. Turn to socialsecurityhome.com, now.

 

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