Do I Have an SSD Case for My Joint Pain?
Seeking Social Security Benefits for Musculoskeletal Impairments
The SSA's listed impairments include major dysfunction of a weight-bearing joint (hip, knee, ankle) or upper extremity joint (shoulder, elbow, wrist). It could be from a hereditary condition or congenital deformity, an accident or wear-and-tear injury, an inflammatory disease such as arthritis, degeneration from cancer or infection, or any other cause.
You will need evidence that you are hampered by chronic joint pain and/or stiffness that restricts normal motion or causes abnormal motion, and medical evidence of an actual underlying condition such as subluxation (dislocation of the joint), ankylosis (fusing of the joint in one position), bone deformity or loss of connective tissue.
If the pain, lost range of motion or lost function in your joints and extremities has made work impossible, the best thing you can do is seek treatment and follow up with your doctor. Detailed medical records of your diagnosis and care for a chronic or deteriorating joint condition are the key to creating a successful Social Security Disability (SSD) case for joint pain.
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The SSA recognizes major dysfunction of a joint as a qualifying condition for disability benefits. But convincing the SSA that your condition meets the criteria is much trickier than it seems. Thousands of people like you who are obviously impaired by pain or loss of function are nonetheless turned down.
Many claimants make the mistake of giving up when their applications are denied, not realizing that the vast majority of all claims for disability insurance benefits (DIB) are initially rejected. Our lawyers have a high success rate in a wide range of claims,* including musculoskeletal impairments. This is all we do. Find out how we can help you.
The experienced team of New York lawyers and professionals at Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. excels at shoring up Social Security Disability claims with the proper medical documentation to win those badly needed benefits. We have helped clients at all stages of the process, from filing initial applications to pursuing appeals with their claims and appeals. Reach out to our law firm today for a free claim analysis.
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To learn more about our practice or the issues involved with chronic joint pain or joint dysfunction and SSD claims, call our office now at 888-801-1914 or contact our New York law firm online. We provide free initial consultations and charge no attorneys fees unless we win money and benefits for you.
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