Joint Problems

Can You Get SSDI Disability or SSI for Osteoarthritis?

Social Security sometimes grants disability benefits when the pain and stiffness of arthritis severely limits an individual's mobility or use of the hands.

Can I Get Disability for Degenerative Joint Disease?

Learn about how to get disability benefits for degenerative joint disease in the hands, shoulders, neck, hips, knees, or lower back.

Can You Get Social Security Disability or SSI for Bursitis?

Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursae, small sacs of fluid that are present in your joints.

Can You Get SSDI or SSI Disability for Gout?

You could be approved for Social Security disability benefits if your gout meets the SSA listing for inflammatory arthritis.

Getting Disability Benefits After Knee Replacement Surgery

If you have had knee replacement surgery on a knee with degenerative joint disease or after a bad knee injury, you may be able to get Social Security disability benefits.

Can You Get Disability Benefits for Shoulder Pain and Problems?

Shoulder pain and problems can cause functional limitations that might prevent you from working.

Getting Disability Benefits for Cervicalgia (Neck Pain)

There are several ways to get approved for disability benefits for neck problems caused by arthritis, disc issues, pinched nerves, and more.

Disability for Degenerative Hip Joints: Benefits & Filing

When degenerative hip joints, also known as osteoarthritis of the hip, make it very difficult and painful to walk, you may be able to get disability benefits.

Does Hip Replacement Qualify for Disability?

If, after hip replacement surgery, you continue to experience symptoms of pain and restricted motion beyond the typical recovery time, you may be entitled to disability benefits.

Getting Disability Benefits for Hand Osteoarthritis

Disability applicants with severe hand osteoarthritis (OA) have a good chance of getting Social Security benefits, especially if they're 50 years of age or older.

Social Security Disability for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

You may be able to get benefits if your sacroiliac joint dysfunction makes it difficult to walk or to stand or sit for long periods of time.

Disability Benefits for Severe TMJ

Temporomandibular disorders don’t usually prevent someone from working, but when particularly severe cases do, disability benefits might be available.