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.
Access to social security benefits is generally restricted to people who are Australian permanent residents or citizens residing permanently in Australia. While most income support payments have a two year waiting period, Age Pension and Disability Support Pension have a 10-year qualifying residence requirement.