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Cerebral Atrophy Disability is the gradual, progressive loss of brain cells. Atrophy is a trait that is typical of certain diseases that affect the brain. “Atrophy” means the wasting away, or the decrease in mass, of a part of the body. When brain tissue atrophies, or shrinks, there is loss of neurons and connections between the neurons. Cerebral atrophy can occur throughout the entire brain or in one select region of the brain.

The progressive wasting away of brain cells generally leads to the loss of neurological function. Commonly associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s, cerebral atrophy can be caused by many medical conditions that act to destroy brain tissue.

While the condition itself may not be a recognized “impairment” in some medical listings, many of the causes of cerebral atrophy – such as Lou Gehrig’s disease (ALS), Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease – are.

Has your claim for carpal tunnel syndrome disability been denied? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a painful impairment of the wrist, hand and fingers. It is caused by pressure on the median nerve that passes through the narrow tunnel of ligaments and carpal bones. The median nerve receives sensations from the thumb and fingers and controls movement of the fingers and thumb.

Symptoms of CTS include intense sensations of tingling, radiating pain, weakness, numbness, or burning. Carpal tunnel syndrome can have serious effects on one’s ability to work and perform daily activities, even the simplest of tasks.

Any disorder exerting pressure on the median nerve in the wrist area can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. Common causes include trauma, thyroid disorders, arthritis, and diabetes, as well as repetitive hand, wrist and finger flexing motions over long period.