Helping You Seek Disability Benefits for Back and Neck Pain
If you are suffering from back pain, neck pain or any other type of musculoskeletal injury, you should seriously consider whether you are going to be able to continue working or whether you should apply for Social Security disability (SSD) or SSI benefits.
At Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law, PLLC, our attorneys are familiar with what it takes to qualify for SSD on the basis of back and neck injuries. Contact us to set up a free consultation.
Understanding the Impact of Pain on Your Ability to Work
There are a number of medical conditions that can cause serious pain in the lower back, upper back, shoulder and neck areas. These conditions can also cause associated pains in the arms and legs, as well as headaches. Among the most common conditions are:
- Herniated discs
- Spinal cord injuries
- Arthritis
If you have one of these conditions, it may limit your ability to lift heavy items as well as your ability to sit and/or stand in one place for a significant period of time. You may also suffer sleep problems, memory and concentration problems, and depression.
These limitations, in turn, can impact your ability to hold down a job. If this impact is so serious that you can no longer perform full-time employment, you may be eligible for SSD or SSI benefits.
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Helping You Apply for SSD or SSI Benefits, or to Appeal a Denied Claim
If your work ability has been affected by back and neck pain, our experienced disability benefits lawyers can work with your doctor to carefully document your limitations so you can apply for SSD or appeal a denied claim for disability benefits.
We will make sure you give your doctor all of the relevant information about your back and neck pain issues and ask the right questions so that your medical records reflect your true situation. Contact us to discuss what we can do to help you pursue the benefits you deserve.
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If you have an appointment with Social Security but you do not have all the information you think you will need, Social Security advises that you keep the appointment anyway. The employees will assist you in gathering the rest of the information.
You may be required to undergo a medical examination at no cost to you. It is important to attend this appointment in order to keep the process moving along and provide Social Security with the information it needs.
FAQ: SSD Benefits for Back, Neck Pain, Spinal Injuries
Why does the SSA frequently deny disability claims for back and neck pain?
The SSA often denies back and neck pain claims due to a lack of objective evidence showing how your condition prevents full-time work. Common reasons include insufficient diagnostic testing, gaps in treatment, or missing documentation regarding physical limits like sitting, standing, and lifting. Fortunately, many of these denied claims are later approved on appeal once this critical medical evidence is properly developed and submitted.
How severe does my back or neck injury need to be to qualify for SSD or SSI?
To qualify for SSD or SSI, your back or neck condition must prevent you from performing substantial work activity and be expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. The SSA looks beyond the diagnosis itself and focuses on how the condition affects your ability to work. Severe pain, limited mobility, nerve damage, weakness, or restrictions on sitting, standing, walking, or lifting may support a disability claim when properly documented.
How can an SSD lawyer in New York help with my claim?
At Hiller Comerford Injury & Disability Law, we help clients build stronger disability claims by gathering medical records, working with treating providers, documenting work-related limitations, and identifying gaps in the evidence before they become problems. If your claim has been denied, we can represent you throughout the appeals process, prepare you for hearings, and advocate for the benefits you deserve. Our team has helped thousands of claimants pursue Social Security disability benefits.
