In the world of log splitters the gasoline engine splitters have been the king for a long time. Typically, electric log splitters have been relegated to light work at the weekend cabin or the hunting shack. Due to their usual size, most electric log splitters have taken the back seat to conventional models.

1. What is Multiple
Sclerosis and How
Can I Prove my
Disability?

2. If you live with multiple sclerosis and are
unable to work due to an MS-related
disability, you might be entitled to
disability benefits.
MS is a disease in which the medical
community knows little regarding its
cause or how to best treat it.

3. Doctors do know that it is an
autoimmune disease that affects the
central nervous system. Signals
transmitted along the nerves are slowed
or even stopped by damage to what is
known as the myelin sheath.
In healthy people, myelin helps the nerve
impulses travel smoothly throughout the
nervous system.

4. This slowing or stopping of the nerve
impulses is what causes the MS
symptoms. These symptoms include
vertigo, depression, fatigue, tremors,
bladder dysfunction, reflux, bowel
dysfunction, pain, vision problems,
muscle weakness, muscle spasm and
even possible cognitive impairments.

5. Multiple Sclerosis is typically diagnosed
with an MRI scan. However, an MRI
positive finding is not enough to
automatically begin receiving disability
benefits since many people with a
positive MRI will never show symptoms
of MS.

6. To be found disabled by the SSA a doctor
will need to show that you meet the
standard contained in the SSA’s medical
impairment listing or that your
impairment makes it so that you cannot
engage in substantial gainful activity. You
will need all your medical records,
hospital visits, test results including MRI
and RFC forms filled out by you doctor to
show your physical or mental limitations
in your ability to work.

7. Under the MS listing, the SSA considers
the following four factors in determining
if a person is sufficiently disabled to
qualify for Social Security Disability
benefits: 1) fatigue; 2)
disorganization of motor function; 3)
visual impairment; and 4) mental
impairment. A sufficient showing under
any of these four categories can qualify a
claimant for benefits.

8. The first factor, fatigue, is often the most
disabling and sadly, the most overlooked
symptom of MS. The exams by the SSA
medical consultants rarely properly
account for the disabling affect of fatigue
on someone suffering from the condition.

9. As a result, fatigue should be
documented by keeping a diary of your
everyday activities and how they are
affected by your fatigue. Medical records
can also be a good way to demonstrate
severe fatigue if your doctor has done a
good job or reporting your complaints of
fatigue. Statements from friends or
family members who have observed the
impact exhaustion has had on your life
can also be helpful.

10. Other important limitations that can be
shown to boost your chance of success
with a disability claim include the need to
use the bathroom frequently, cognitive
limitations, dizziness, difficulty using
hands, visual limitations, and muscle
weakness.
Many people with MS also have
depression and any limitations from this
condition can also be helpful in proving
disability.

11. If you think you may be entitled to Social
Security Disability benefits due to MS or
other ailments or have questions, call
The Law Offices of John T. Nicholson at
1-800-596-1533 for a
free consultation today.

This content has been brought to you by
the Nationwide Law Offices of John T.
Nicholson which is headquartered in
Southwest Ohio.


12. Law Offices of John T. Nicholson, LLC
5540 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, OH 45429
P.O. Box 41450
Dayton, OH 45441
Phone: (937) 432-9775
Fax: 1-800-801-1205

13. Springfield Ohio office
150 N. Limestone Street Suite #217
Springfield, OH 45501
Phone: 937-325-8500 (Springfield)
Fax: 1-800-801-1205

14. Columbus - By appointment only
1041 Dublin Road, Suite 103
Columbus OH 43215
Phone: (614) 384-5800

15. Cincinnati - By appointment only
7103 Hamilton Mason Road
West Chester OH 45069
Phone: (513) 276-4677
Read more about Multiple Sclerosis ssi
here:
 http://johntnicholson.com/aboutlawfirm.php