Veterans and active duty military members who become disabled often believe the Veterans Administration is their only recourse for getting benefits, but that’s not always the case. Wounded Warriors may qualify for Social Security disability benefits, even if they are receiving VA disability. Qualifying for Social Security Disability To qualify for SSDI benefits, Houston Social […]
Spinal Surgery Can Increase Disability
Far too many patients who undergo spinal surgery to treat chronic pain continue to be in pain and are disabled after the surgery. Repeat surgeries are also quite frequent among such patients. New research aims to find out how such pain can be better managed after surgery. Many patients who choose to undergo spinal surgery […]
New Prosthetic Devices Allow Patients to Feel Again
A new generation of prosthetic devices is helping disabled patients who have lost a limb touch and feel again. Recent research conducted in Denmark successfully tested a prosthetic device that actually allows a person to touch and “feel” an object. The device is based on sensors, the transmission of signals between the sensors, and a […]
New Social Security Rules Will Expedite Veterans Disability Claims
The Houston Social Security lawyers at The Law Offices Of M. Stanley Whitehead are pleased to note that Social Security Administration announced a new initiative this week that will expedite disability claims for some veterans. The new process will classify veterans who have a disability compensation rating of 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) with the […]
Vitamin D and Fibromyalgia
A new study finds that vitamin D supplements could help alleviate the often painful and debilitating symptoms of fibromyalgia. The research, which was conducted in Austria, finds that taking vitamin D supplements can reduce the chronic, stabbing, and painful symptoms related to fibromyalgia. When the researchers analyzed a group of women with fibromyalgia, they found that […]
Hip Pain Now More Common among Younger Persons
Chronic hip pain can be excruciating, debilitating, and can severely impair a person’s ability to perform routine tasks or go to work. A new study finds that such Houston Social Security disability benefits lawyer hip pain is now no longer a condition that affects the elderly or the middle-aged, and is now increasingly found among […]
Foot Osteoarthritis Is More Common Than Previously Thought
A condition called osteoarthritis, which is extremely painful and can prevent people from going about their daily activities, is now believed to be much more common than earlier thought. According to the results of a new study that was conducted in the United Kingdom, painful foot osteoarthritis affects more than one in six adults in […]
Brain Training Device Helps Stroke Patients Move Again
Paralysis can be one of the most devastating effects of a stroke, and it often renders people unable to work and earn a living. Scientists have announced that they are working on a brain-training device that may help persons who have suffered paralysis after a stroke move their frozen limbs again. The device involves a […]
Changes Underway for Social Security Disability
There are several changes underway in how the Social Security Administration determines eligibility for disability benefits. The Houston Social Security attorneys at The Law Offices Of M. Stanley Whitehead recognize these as significant for those who are currently and will in the future need benefits. Here are some of the key SSDI changes that are […]
New Test to Determine if Back Surgery is Needed to Treat Spinal Stenosis
A team of researchers has discovered that a technique to measure pressure in the spinal canal can increase the chances of accurately determining whether a patient with back pain requires spinal surgery. The results of the research were recently published in the European Spinal Journal, and researchers from Perth and Germany have announced that a technique that […]
