Many people are the victims of accidental injuries which could lead to serious consequences, including chronic pain and disability. This might include broken bones, spinal cord damage (paraplegia), and brain trauma such as concussions or skull fractures that result in persistent headaches. These injuries affect your life forever by making ordinary tasks extraordinarily hard to perform.
Qualifying for Disability Benefits with Back and Neck Injuries
When the spine is injured, it can result in disc damage, spinal fractures, or vertebral cracks. Such injuries often lead to chronic pain, nerve damage, and other complications that can significantly impact daily life. If you suffer from severe back or neck injuries, you may be eligible for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Qualifying for Disability Benefits with Spinal Cord Injuries
The SSA evaluates spinal cord injuries under Section 1.04 - Disorders of the Spine in their Blue Book. To qualify for disability benefits, you must provide substantial medical evidence showing damage or loss of function due to spinal cord injuries. This evidence should include:
• Detailed medical records
• MRI or CT scan results
• Documentation of treatments and their outcomes
• Statements from your healthcare providers
Eligibility hinges on proving that your spinal injury impairs your neurological function, causing significant limitations in mobility, pain, or other related issues that prevent you from working.
Qualifying for Disability Benefits with Broken Bones
Broken bones from accidental injuries sometimes heal without complications. However, they can lead to conditions like arthritis, which may severely impact your ability to work and perform daily activities. Arthritis can develop from joint misalignment or shortening, causing persistent pain and disability.
To qualify for disability benefits due to arthritis, the condition must meet the criteria outlined in Section 14.00 - Immune System Disorders of the SSA Blue Book. This includes:
• Persistent inflammation or deformity in major joints
• Documented pain and functional limitations
• Medical evidence showing the severity and duration of the condition
If arthritis or other complications from broken bones cause significant pain and limit your ability to perform everyday tasks, you may be eligible for disability benefits. It is crucial to seek medical treatment early and maintain thorough documentation of your condition to support your claim.
By following SSA guidelines and providing comprehensive medical evidence, individuals with spinal cord injuries or complications from broken bones can improve their chances of qualifying for disability benefits.