Zach Cook, Author at Disability Specialists

Mixed Dementia

January 9, 2015 by Zach Cook

Zach Cook

Definition Mixed dementia is not a single condition, but the combination of two or more disorders, at least one of which is termed a dementia. There are a number of possible combinations, the most common being the combination of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. To be considered to have mixed dementia,…

Anaplastic adrenal cancer

January 6, 2015 by Zach Cook

Zach Cook

Definition Anaplastic adrenal cancer, also known as adrenal carcinoma and adrenocortical cancer, is an uncommon malignancy that affects the adrenal glands of your body. Unlike many other types of adrenal cancer, it is not associated with the overproduction of hormones. Since anaplastic adrenal tumors do not produce hormones, the condition…

Astrocytoma – Grades III and IV

January 6, 2015January 6, 2015 by Zach Cook

Zach Cook

Definition Astrocytomas are a type of tumor that affects the brain. These tumors arise from astrocytes, which are a type of cell found in the brain. These cells make up the supportive tissue of the brain. Astrocytomas can form in the cerebellum, cerebrum, central areas of the brain, brain stem,…

Acute Leukemia

January 6, 2015January 6, 2015 by Zach Cook

Zach Cook

Definition Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow, causing a large number of white blood cells to be produced. The white blood cells accumulate in the blood, and the high concentration of these cells interferes with the production of normal blood cells. As the…

Adrenal Cancer

January 5, 2015January 5, 2015 by Zach Cook

Zach Cook

Definition Adrenal cancer is a rare cancer that develops in the small, triangular glands located on top of your kidneys (adrenal glands). Your kidneys are located deep inside the upper part of your abdomen. Adrenal glands produce hormones that give instructions to virtually every organ and tissue in your body.…

Carcinoma of Unknown Primary

January 5, 2015January 5, 2015 by Zach Cook

Zach Cook

Definition A carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the cells that line the inside or outside of a body organ. There are different types of carcinomas, the two most common being squamous cell carcinoma and adenocarcinoma. Carcinoma of Unknown Primary (CUP) is a condition where cancer cells are found…

Your claim is denied – now what?

December 31, 2014 by Zach Cook

Zach Cook

If you have a physical or mental disorder, or both, that has prevented, or will prevent, you from sustaining fulltime work for a year or more, then you should be able to receive disability benefits under the Social Security Administration (SSA). Unfortunately, the SSA makes obtaining such benefits an uphill…

Stomach Cancer

December 31, 2014December 31, 2014 by Zach Cook

Zach Cook

Definition Stomach cancer is cancer that occurs in the muscular sac located in the upper middle of your abdomen, just below your ribs. Your stomach receives and holds the food you eat and then helps to break down and digest it. Other terms for stomach cancer include gastric cancer, gastric…

Angiosarcoma

December 31, 2014December 31, 2014 by Zach Cook

Zach Cook

DefinitionAngiosarcoma is a rare cancer of the inner lining of the blood vessels and can occur in any area of your body. It most commonly affects the skin, breast, liver, spleen, and deep tissue. When it occurs in the skin, it usually affects the scalp and face. Approximately 25 percent…

Conviction of a Crime and SSA Disability Benefits

December 12, 2014 by Zach Cook

Zach Cook

A history of conviction for a felony, most likely, will not affect your ability to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. There are exceptions, however. You are not eligible for SSDI benefits if your disability arose or was worsened while committing a felony,…

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