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Peripheral neuropathy is a serious condition resulting from damage to your peripheral nerves – those outside your brain and spinal cord. The causes of peripheral neuropathy vary, but the condition is typically marked by painful tingling in the hands and feet called paresthesia.

The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (paresthesia, muscle weakness, and more) can be serious enough to preclude you from work. If you’re in this position, you may have questions on how best to present your peripheral neuropathy to your insurance company for benefit approval.

Here are several things you need to know before filing your long term disability claim for peripheral neuropathy.

Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disease that causes interruption in neuromuscular transmission (the connection between nerve and muscle).  It results in weakness in the muscles that control the face, neck, eyes, which may later be followed by weakness in the upper and lower extremities.  In some cases, the disease may eventually cause difficulty breathing.

Huntington’s disease is a serious neurodegenerative, genetic condition. Its symptoms are progressive, presenting both physically and cognitively. The rate at which the disease develops varies from person to person, but typically Huntington’s symptoms appear when a person is middle aged. Once symptoms are present, Huntington’s tends to progress rapidly.

Below we will outline what you need to get approved for long term disability benefits for Huntington’s disease.

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist. If you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome and your job requires significant typing or other dexterous movements, you may be considering filing for long term disability insurance benefits.

However, you may have questions before filing a claim: Is carpal tunnel considered a disability? How do you prove to your insurance company that it’s severe enough to prevent you from working?

Before filing a long term disability claim for carpal tunnel syndrome, here are some things you should know to help your chances for benefit approval.

Tinnitus is characterized by noises in the ear(s), such as ringing, buzzing, clicking or hissing. The condition is often accompanied by hearing loss and/or other ear, throat and nose issues. 

Is Tinnitus A Disability?

Yes.  Tinnitus can incapacitate you from work, leading to disability.  Even with treatment and therapeutic management, tinnitus can cause debilitating limitations.  Whether or not you qualify for long term disability benefits due to your tinnitus will depend on the severity of your symptoms and how they impact your ability to work.

There are several things you need to know before filing your long term disability claim for tinnitus.