If you suffer from epilepsy, you know first-hand how the disorder can affect all areas of your life, including your ability to drive, work and maintain your safety. Whether you were born with the disorder or you acquired it at some point throughout your life, living...
Physical & Mental Impairments
What is dystonia?
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Aug 2, 2019 | Physical & Mental Impairments
If you have noticed symptoms of uncontrollable muscle spasm in one or more areas of your body, you may be suffering from a neurological condition called dystonia. The abnormal muscle contractions that dystonia causes that force you into unusual and uncomfortable...
The challenge of PTSD
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jul 20, 2019 | Physical & Mental Impairments
Many people in Indiana might have heard references in news stories or other conversations about a condition commonly referred to as PTSD. The official name of this syndrome is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. The PTSD Alliance indicates that signs of this condition were...
Studying the SSA classification of anxiety
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | Jun 10, 2019 | Physical & Mental Impairments
Social Security Disability benefits are meant to allow those who suffer from some sort of debilitating condition to be able to still meet their basic financial expenses. Yet there may be some in Marion who believe that many of those receiving such benefits are abusing...
Detailing SSD benefit criteria for joint pain
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | May 27, 2019 | Physical & Mental Impairments
When the term "disabling injury" is mentioned, most in Marion will likely envision serious injuries to major body systems that leave one almost totally dependent on the care of others. Yet in all actuality, the vast majority of injuries that lead to disability are...
America In The Top 10 For Most Stressed Countries
On Behalf of McKown & Myers, LLP | May 8, 2019 | Physical & Mental Impairments
A recent report points to stress as something many Americans are struggling with in today’s world. In this research, 150,000 people were surveyed and interviewed about their mental health. These people came from over 140 countries. Using the findings from this...