Medical Issues

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are payable to claimants who can demonstrate and document a medically determinable physical or mental impairment(s) that prevents them from engaging in substantial gainful activity. The first inquiry, therefore, in proving a disability case focuses on evaluating the medical evidence. In order to better understand medical terminology, testing, and overall medical evidence, this section includes articles and links to information on a variety of medical conditions. In addition, subsections include proposed and final changes to SSA’s Listing of Impairments, links to medical websites, and information on other advocacy resources in the Medicaid and Medicare areas Empire Justice Center Health Page/NY Health Access Page).
ARTICLES
VA Disability Questionnaires Available
What Is...Transverse Myelitis
What Is...Sjorgen's Syndrome
Medical Issues: Articles

NEWSLETTERS
Disability Law News - March 2013 Issue
Disabiltiy Law News - September 2012
TRAINING AND EVENTS
Maximizing Health coverage for DAP clients - Before and After Winning the Case
Effect of Holocaust Reparations on Medicaid, SSI and Other Benefits






