You use your shoulders for many activities on the job. From lifting boxes or equipment to placing items overhead, you put your shoulders to the test at work. If an injury causes you severe pain in your shoulder joints, there is a good chance you will qualify to receive Boston Social Security disability benefits.
Shoulder Pain Requirements For Social Security Disability
Shoulder pain falls under the Social Security listing for major joint dysfunction. This means that your shoulder pain must have lasted over 12 months, and be expected to last at least another 12 months to qualify. You must also have one of the following types of chronic pain that prevents you from fully using your arm:
- Partial shoulder dislocation. This is when the ball bone is partially or fully separated from the socket in your shoulder joint.
- Partial or full fusing of your shoulder joint. This is when tissues grow between the joints fusing the bone together, sometimes called frozen shoulder.
- Instability in your shoulder. This can be due to multiple dislocations, separations, or weakness.
How To Qualify For Benefits
To qualify, you must show medical evidence that demonstrates bone destruction, the fusing of your joints, or a narrow space between your joints. In some cases, if you do not meet these requirements but your shoulder pain is just as severe and permanent as these conditions, you may still qualify for SSDI.
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If you are looking to apply for social security disability, you need to speak with an experienced social security disability lawyer as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our Natick Office directly at 508.283.5500 to schedule your free consultation.
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