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.
The Basics of Disability. Social Security's definition of disability is a mental or physical impairment that has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months or result in your death and which prevents you from gainful employment.