Former Staten Island Rep. Michael Grimm paralyzed

Grimm was convicted of tax fraud in 2015 and served seven months in prison

He has since been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder

Former Staten Island Rep. Michael Grimm has been paralyzed from the waist down after being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder, according to a report.

Grimm, 53, was convicted of tax fraud in 2015 and served seven months in prison. He has since been diagnosed with transverse myelitis, a condition that causes inflammation of the spinal cord.

The condition has left Grimm paralyzed from the waist down and unable to walk. He is currently undergoing physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Grimm's attorney, Todd Greenberg, said in a statement that his client is "devastated" by the diagnosis.

"This is a very difficult time for Michael and his family," Greenberg said. "He is a strong man, and he is determined to overcome this challenge."

Grimm represented Staten Island in the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015. He was a member of the Republican Party.

In 2014, Grimm was indicted on 20 counts of tax fraud, wire fraud, and perjury. He was convicted of one count of tax fraud in 2015 and sentenced to seven months in prison.

Grimm was released from prison in 2016. He has since worked as a lobbyist and political consultant.

Transverse myelitis is a rare neurological disorder that causes inflammation of the spinal cord. The condition can lead to paralysis, loss of sensation, and other problems.

The cause of transverse myelitis is unknown. However, it is thought to be triggered by an autoimmune reaction, an infection, or a spinal cord injury.

There is no cure for transverse myelitis. However, treatment can help to improve symptoms and prevent further damage to the spinal cord.