Symptoms include hand paresthesia, numbness, and pain in the median nerve distribution of the hand. Conservative treatment options, in addition to carpal tunnel steroid injection, include rest, splinting, oral steroids, ultrasound, yoga, physical therapy, and ergonomic modification.
Social Security disability benefits can be taxed under certain situations, but in most cases, the actual amount of taxes due is minimal. Recipients can even have those taxes automatically withheld from their benefits if they decide that is the easiest method.
Disability benefits may be taxable in these situations. The rules for disability benefits are the same as those of regular Social Security benefits. For single filers in the 2008 tax year, if all sources of income plus one-half of your disability money add up to more than $25,000, you will be taxed on your benefits.