Scoliosis is a common back problem in the United States of America, affecting more than 3 million people every year. It is not a disease but a curvature of the spine. In most cases, Scoliosis Disability patients can carry out their everyday activities and continue to work. However, there may be severe cases of Scoliosis that affect physical attributes, including breathing and lung functioning, or put additional stress on the nerves and slow down their functioning.
If you or a loved one suffers from Scoliosis and it prevents you from working, you may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). However, complicated federal rules, complex Social Security Disability (SSD) application process, and long procedures make winning SSI or SSDI benefits overly difficult. Less than one-third of all applications for SSI or SSDI are approved by the Social Security Administration.
An experienced and knowledgeable Scoliosis Disability Benefits Lawyer at The Keener Law Firm can help you take on the SSA and help you win the benefits you need and deserve. In this blog post, we will explain the various nuances and eligibility conditions related to Scoliosis disability benefits.
To qualify for SSI or SSDI benefits for any disability, an applicant must either satisfy the eligibility criteria for a listing under the Listing of Impairments (the “Blue Book”) maintained by the SSA or establish an inability to work through an assessment of the Residual Functional Capacity (RFC).
In case of Scoliosis, you may be eligible for SSI or SSDI benefits under the Blue Book listing 1.04, that is, Disorders of the Spine. To match the listing criteria for the given disorder, you must establish any of the following:
Even if you do not meet the SSA Blue Book criteria for disability benefits, you may still qualify for benefits using a vocational medical allowance. Your physician can help you in winning benefits with a Residual Functional Capacity (RFC) form, which considers how Scoliosis and other conditions have affected your ability to work and perform daily activities.
An accomplished Scoliosis Disability Benefits Lawyer at our office can help coordinate with your physician and provide sufficient medical evidence to the SSA, thereby ensuring that you are not denied the benefits you deserve.
If you or a loved one is unable to work because of Scoliosis, do not make any delay in contacting an experienced Scoliosis Disability Benefits Lawyer at our office. Contact The Keener Law Firm today for a free consultation and case review.