How do I prove that my back injuries are debilitating?

Obtaining back injury disability is not as easy as it may sound. In order to qualify for disability, you must show that your condition is debilitating enough to keep you from working. The process goes farther than just to have a doctor’s opinion on the matter. It is also important for you to consider hiring an attorney if you have already received a denial of these benefits.

Proving Your Back Injury Disability

In order to obtain benefits for back injuries, you must show that you have functional limitations that are associated with the condition. You must have medical records in place to back up these claims. Here are some important things to remember:

• Having a doctor’s statement is necessary. It must list the specific physical limitations you have, not just that you are disabled. The Social Security Administration does not put specific trust or credence into doctor’s opinions of disability.
• Have the doctor complete form RFC to submit with your claim.
• Document the injuries in depth to ensure you meet the Listing of Impairment requirements listed by the Social Security Administration.

In other words, to prove that your condition is debilitating, you must have proof from your doctor of your specific limitations. You may then need to be part of a hearing to further define your limitations.

Inevitably, it is up to the Social Security Administration to determine if your condition is severe enough to meet the qualifications for disability benefits. In many cases, this is difficult to prove, though a disability attorney may help to make it more likely.