When Rheumatoid Arthritis Becomes a Disability

Arthritis is a term used to describe a medical condition where a person’s joints are inflamed. Inflamed joints cause stiffness, soreness and swelling.  One type of arthritis is inflammatory or Rheumatoid arthritis, which is actually a systemic disease capable of affecting your entire body including your cardiovascular or respiratory systems.  If someone with rheumatoid arthritis doesn’t get treated, this autoimmune disease can cause permanent damage.

Is Rheumatoid Arthritis a Disability?

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