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.
However, I am considered disabled under the Social security Administration. The SSA sent me to a doctor for evaluation. I was approved for social security disability benefits, not for temporary disability, the SSA does not address temporary disabilities, only long term. More than 1 year I believe.