Hypoparathyroidism and Your Social Security Disability Claim

Your thyroid is the thermostat of your body. If it isn’t working properly, your body can be to cold. Hypothyroidism is caused by under activity of your thyroid gland. You may have cramps, slowed heart rate, weight gain, and mental sluggishness.

Hypothyroidism can be caused by a disease known as Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. The body’s immune system attacks the thyroid gland. Other causes include congenital problems, surgical removal of the thyroid clam, or irradiation of the gland.

Section 9 of the Listing of impairments Entertainment System Impairments recognizes hypothyroidism as a disabling condition. Listing 9.04 requires that you have severe recurrent tetany; or recurrent generalized convulsions; or, lenticular cataracts.

You are impairment must be caused by the under production of hormones that results in structural or functional changes in your body. It can also involve other organ systems.

Winning a Social Security Disability claim based on hypoparathyroidism, requires extensive medical documentation. If you need assistance with your Social Security claim, contact Nancy Cavey and Sharon Barrett, Tampa Bay based attorneys who are experienced and handling Social Security disability claims arising out of hyperparathyroidism or other and other endocrine conditions.

Posted November 05th 2008 to Social Security Benefits for Thyroid Problems | Comments (0)| Permalink | Trackback |  Print This Post |  Email This Post

The Tampa Social Security Disability Backlog Is Among The Worst

The Tampa Social Security disability office has one of the worst backlogs in the country with over 5103 cases pending for over 900 days!

Representative Kathy Castor introduced a bill into Congress on July 14 to address the nation wide backlog of Social Security disability claims. The bill would require that a hearing be held within 60 and 75 days from the date of the request and then a final verdict be given no more than 15 days after hearing.

Social Security Commissioner Michael J. Astrue announced new steps to reduce that backlog. As of October 1, 2008, all new hearing requests from outside the Tampa – St. Petersburg area will be sent to the Fort Lauderdale office. A new Social Security disability Judge for the Tampa office should be selected in the near future and that will help with the backlog.

Congratulations to Representative Kathy Castor for her efforts to help reduce the Social Security hearing delays in Tampa. For assistance with your Social Security disability claim, please contact Tampa Bay Social Security disability lawyer Sharon Barrett at  caveylaw.com.

Posted November 02nd 2008 to What's New at the Social Security Administration (SSA) | Comments (0)| Permalink | Trackback |  Print This Post |  Email This Post