Treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) depends on the severity of the condition and how long you have had it. In some cases, CTS will improve after a few months without treatment. Moving your hand or shaking your wrist can often help relieve the symptoms.
The Social Security Administration has a strict definition of permanent disability, and it only pays benefits to people who cannot work because they have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death.
Social Security disability is a total disability program, as is SSI. Neither program will award temporary disability benefits. How do you Win Benefits under Social Security Disability or SSI? Part one of this discussion covers the various factors that are an element of each disability determination or decision.