Joint Problems

Getting Social Security Disability or SSI for Joint Pain Problems

Joint pain is very common; as many as one-third of adults suffer from joint pain at any given time. Typical places for joint pain include the knees, shoulders, neck, hips, elbows, wrists, and ankles.

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 SSD or SSI Disability for Gout?

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

Can You Get Disability Benefits for Shoulder Pain and Problems?

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

Social Security Disability (SSI & SSDI) for Neck Pain, or Cervicalgia

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

Hip Replacement Surgery Complications: Can I Get Disability Benefits?

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.

Disability Benefits for Severe TMJ

Temporomandibular disorders (commonly called TMJ) occur when there is a problem with the jaw, jaw joint, and surrounding facial muscles that control the chewing and the movement of the jaw. Individuals who have TMJ can usually handle the symptoms through self-care, including avoiding hard to chew foods, icing their jaw, or taking over the counter medications when in pain.

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.

Getting Disability Benefits for Hand Osteoarthritis

Hand osteoarthritis (OA) happens when the cartilage in the finger bones wears down where two bones meet. OA is commonly known as degenerative arthritis because it causes a steady decline in the cartilage between the bones. Hands are one of the common areas in which people develop OA. Approximately 20% of individuals over 55 suffer from some form of OA.

Social Security Disability for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

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

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability

Written by a former SSA medical consultant, Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability covers the criteria needed to get disability for various joint disorders.