I've been asked to sign off on disability statements. The Social Security Administration recognizes CFS as a potentially disabling condition. However, winning any disability case can be a lengthy, frustrating experience. Based on limited research data available, it appears that the majority of patients with CFS improve within five years of becoming ill. Based on statistical data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if symptoms last for five years, it is unlikely that the illness will improve significantly in subsequent years.
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