Day: May 16, 2016

Proving Arthritis-Based Disability

Proving Arthritis-Based Disability

The Arthritis Foundation estimates that up to 2.1 million Americans are affected by rheumatoid arthritis.  The incident is higher after age 50 and can affect the whole body.  The severity of rheumatoid arthritis can be proven by statements from your doctors and how they affect your functional limitations.  Often, if severe enough, it precludes most competitive employment which would permit one to be eligible for social security disability