Degenerative Disc Disease Research Paper
Goal: Post on how to get SSDI for degenerative disc disease
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Title: How to Get SSDI for Degenerative Disc Disease and Musculoskeletal Disorders
If you are disabled because of Degenerative Disc Disease, or other musculoskeletal disorder, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA) these impairments may be congenital, hereditary, or the result of acquired pathologic processes, and may “result from infectious, inflammatory, or degenerative processes, traumatic or developmental events, or neoplastic, vascular, or toxic/metabolic diseases.” Included would be impairment for a period greater than 12 months resulting from amputation, fracture, and burns affecting the major function of the trunk, upper or lower extremities, face and neck, or undergoing surgical management. …show more content…
Physical examination will also be necessary to determine the validity of reported symptoms (e.g. numbness, weakness, restricted motion) over time, consistent with daily activities. Symptoms will need to be shown to be persistent, despite treatment or therapy.
Disorders of the spine, such as degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, facet arthritis, and vertebral fracture, etc. often result in a compromised spinal cord or nerve roots. This will be evaluated based on evidence of pain, motor loss, muscle weakness and atrophy, and reflex or sensory loss, caused by nerve root compression. Radiological imaging may also be employed to help determine cause of symptoms. In some cases, biopsy or surgery may be
Total words in document: 433
Title: How to Get SSDI for Degenerative Disc Disease and Musculoskeletal Disorders
If you are disabled because of Degenerative Disc Disease, or other musculoskeletal disorder, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA) these impairments may be congenital, hereditary, or the result of acquired pathologic processes, and may “result from infectious, inflammatory, or degenerative processes, traumatic or developmental events, or neoplastic, vascular, or toxic/metabolic diseases.” Included would be impairment for a period greater than 12 months resulting from amputation, fracture, and burns affecting the major function of the trunk, upper or lower extremities, face and neck, or undergoing surgical management. …show more content…
Physical examination will also be necessary to determine the validity of reported symptoms (e.g. numbness, weakness, restricted motion) over time, consistent with daily activities. Symptoms will need to be shown to be persistent, despite treatment or therapy.
Disorders of the spine, such as degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, facet arthritis, and vertebral fracture, etc. often result in a compromised spinal cord or nerve roots. This will be evaluated based on evidence of pain, motor loss, muscle weakness and atrophy, and reflex or sensory loss, caused by nerve root compression. Radiological imaging may also be employed to help determine cause of symptoms. In some cases, biopsy or surgery may be