Disability Experts of Florida's Blog

When it comes to determining disability, there are a lot of factors. These factors play a significant role in your ability to receive Social Security disability benefits. One aspect of disability an administrative law judge (ALJ) and others involved in the approval process will look at is activity limitation versus participation restriction. So what do each of these circumstances mean, and how are they different from one another? For answers, it’s best to look to the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

Many people think of all disabilities as having some sort of physical manifestation, and limitations in the limbs and other visible body parts tend to receive more attention. However, disabilities also can manifest in ways that are not visible to the naked eye.