If you suffer from osteoarthritis, should you apply for disability benefits?
Sometimes the condition becomes so severe and limiting that people with osteoarthritis are forced to stop working.
But before you apply, its important that you understand the evaluation process for Social Security Disability.
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Doing so can help you start theapplication phaseand ultimately reach a successful outcome.
For example, persistent swelling is a symptom that characterizes inflammatory types of arthritis but not osteoarthritis.
The sequence of five steps that determine eligibility for SSD is the same, though.
Whether you qualify depends on how you answer the following questions.
Is your condition severe?Is your condition expected to last for 12 continuous months or more?
People withspine osteoarthritismust have persistent sensory changes as well.
Social Security Administration.Disability evaluation under Social Security.
1.00 musculoskeletal disorders - adult.
