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.
Life is unpredictable. When something interrupts your plans, itâs good to know thereâs a way to supplement your income, in case of an unexpected life event. Social Security has a strict definition of disability based on your inability to work and provide for yourself and your family. Disability benefits are available only to people with impairments so severe that they prevent any kind of significant, profitable work. Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are payable for partial disability or for short-term disability. Continue reading â Posted in Disability | Tagged Disability, disability application, disability benefits, disability insurance, impairments, medical condition, medical exam, medical insurance, medical records, partial disability, short-term disability, Social Security benefits, ssdi, ssi, supplemental security income | 94 Comments