New Ruling on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
As of April 3, 2014, the Social Security Administration (SSA) instituted a new ruling on CFS, which includes updates and revisions based on CFS developments that have happened in the past decade and a half. What follows is a brief rundown of the new ruling. Part I of the ruling outlines the 1994 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) definition and symptoms of CFS, but adds that malaise lasting more than 24 hours after exertion is often the most common secondary symptom. Part I also adds other symptoms that a CFS sufferer may present with. These include: breathing difficulties, cardiovascular abnormalities,… Learn More