Treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) depends on the severity of the condition and how long you have had it. In some cases, CTS will improve after a few months without treatment. Moving your hand or shaking your wrist can often help relieve the symptoms.
The Social Security Administration has a strict definition of permanent disability, and it only pays benefits to people who cannot work because they have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death.
Yes, the social security administration's two disability programs (social security disability and SSI) operate under the premise that a person will not be considered disabled and eligible to receive disability benefits unless they are totally disabled, as far as SSA standards are concerned.