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.
SSDI amount. Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) payments have been increased by 1.5%. The average monthly SSDI benefit is $1,148 in 2014, while the maximum SSDI monthly payment is $2,642. Benefit amounts for the spouses and children of disabled workers have also increased by 1.5%.