Muscle and Bone Disorders

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.

Social Security Disability or SSI for Shoulder Pain & Shoulder Problems

There are several different kinds of shoulder pain and problems that people can suffer from, and the disabling effects vary based on the type of shoulder pain or problem. If the impairments are severe enough, a person may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD or SSI) benefits.

Can I Get Disability for Degenerative Joint Disease?

Degenerative joint disease is an inflammation of the joint and surrounding tissues. Degenerative joint disease is also known as osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis.

Social Security Disability (SSI & SSDI) for Neck Pain & Neck Problems

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

Disability and Bilateral Hip Replacement: Benefits and Filing

Hip replacement surgery involves removing parts of the hip joint and replacing them with synthetic parts. Bilateral hip replacement occurs when hip replacement surgery is done on both hips at the same time.

Getting Disability Benefits for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of genetic disorders that affect the connective tissues in your body, which serve to provide strength and elasticity to your body structure. Ehlers-Danlos can affect your skin, joints, and blood vessel walls; the syndrome is characterized by extremely flexible joints and very stretchy, fragile skin.

Can You Get Disability Benefits for a Torn ACL?

A torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) refers to a tear in the ligament that connects the back outside of the femur to the front inside of the tibia. This ligament is commonly injured during athletics.

Can I Get Disability Benefits for My Sciatica?

It's difficult to qualify for disability benefits based on sciatica unless you have other impairments as well.

Getting Disability for Soft Tissue Injuries or Burns

Burns and other soft tissue injuries often heal in a relatively short amount of time, but after healing, scar tissue across joints and skin can cause lasting functional limitations in the use of one's hands, arms, or legs.

Social Security Disability (SSDI & SSI) for Avascular Necrosis

If you can show that avascular necrosis prevents you from working, Social Security may find you disabled and pay cash benefits. Although avascular necrosis is itself not a listed disability, if you have suffered major damage to your joints as a result of the disease, you may be eligible for automatic approval under the joint listing.

Disability Benefits Based on Bone Spurs

Bone spurs, a bony growth caused by pressure, rubbing, or stress to a bone, are common in the spine, shoulders, hands, hips, knees, and feet. Many people who have bone spurs are unaware of them unless they are discovered accidentally when being x-rayed for something else.