Chicago Muscular Dystrophy Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of more than 30 genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the muscles that control motor function. Some forms of MD are seen in infancy or childhood, but others may not appear until adulthood. The type and extent[…]
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Chicago Cancer Attorneys Illinois Social Security Lawyers Cancer is characterized by abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth that may form tumors. Cancer can develop anywhere in the body and may spread to other areas of the body. A cancer diagnosis can be life shattering. Not only does a cancer diagnosis result in feelings of fear, sadness[…]
Chicago Brain Tumor Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers A brain tumor is a mass of abnormal cells in the brain. Brain tumors can be benign or malignant. Malignant tumors are those that grow in an aggressive manner, invade surrounding tissues and metastasize. Benign tumors are non-cancerous, slow growing tumors that rarely spread. Most benign[…]
Chicago Brain Injury Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers Approximately 5 million Americans currently suffer some form of disability caused by a traumatic brain injury. The leading causes of traumatic brain injuries include motor vehicle accidents, falls, and sports-related injuries. Brain injuries can result in serious, lifelong injuries, including severe personality changes, diminished cognitive and[…]
Chicago Anxiety Disability Attorneys Illinois Social Security Lawyers Anxiety is a psychological and physiological condition that can create feelings of fear, worry, uneasiness, and dread. Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a chronic medical disorder that is characterized by excessive, long-lasting anxiety about nonspecific life events, objects, and situations. Fears of those who suffer from GAD[…]
Chicago Arthritis Disability Attorneys Illinois Social Security Lawyers Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints, and with more than 100 kinds of arthritis, it is one of the leading causes of disability. Symptoms of arthritis include: joint pain, swelling, stiffness, reduced ability to move the joint, redness of the skin around a joint,[…]
Chicago Amputation Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers Amputation is the complete loss of a limb or body extremity, such as a hand, foot, arm or leg. Amputation can result from an injury, medical operation, or some other catastrophic accident. An amputation of any kind, regardless of the cause of the loss of limb, is[…]
Chicago Bipolar Disorder Attorneys Illinois Social Security Lawyers Bipolar disorder (also known as manic-depressive disorder) is a psychiatric condition characterized by episodes of abnormally elevated energy levels, cognition and mood, either with or without one or more depressive episodes. Symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe and vary from person to person, but they may include[…]
Chicago Back Pain Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers Most people will experience back pain at some point during their lifetime. Back pain is frequently caused by a back injury, but it can also be caused by a variety of medical conditions, such as: Osteoarthritis Degenerative disc disease Herniated nucleus pulposus or herniated disc Osteoporosis[…]
Chicago Back Injury Attorneys Illinois Social Security Disability Lawyers The back is made up of bones and joints of the spine (vertebrae), discs separating the vertebrae, and muscles and ligaments holding the spine together. Back and spine injuries can be caused by damage, wear and tear, or trauma to the bones, muscles, ligaments, or other[…]
