Greetings, I had meningitis as an infant which left me deaf in my right ear and suffer currently from poor executive function (problems w organization and planning) . I applied for SS disability and was denied. I’m trying to build my case and need tangible proof of brain damage. I thought maybe a CAT scan would help but wonder if anything would show up such as lesions or scarring. Any input/suggestions would be much appreciated.
Jason B.
I think you would be better if you had cognitive testing by a neuro psychologist to evidence and validate what areas of your brain may have been affected. The CAT scan may not show anything.
TY. I have suspected that a scan would not show anything.
I had adjoining cerebral abscesses as well as Meningitis and it's the damage from the abscesses that shows on an MRI scan. Have you asked about being referred to a neuro psychologist who would do cognitive testing that would give evidence of your executive function problems? Did you struggle through school?
Bacterial Meningitis 
Pneumococcal Meningitis
Molleret's meningitis
Septis and Meningitis 
Meningococcal Meningitis - 4 years on
