Applying For Social Security Disability For Herniated Disc

If you have ever experienced back pain, you know how hard it can be to go through your daily life with a back related injury or recurring condition.  Many back problems result from issues with the tissue discs between your spinal vertebrae, which can cause pain and other problems as they wear out, bulge, or herniate.  Is it possible to apply for Social Security Disability because you have a herniated disc?  There are a number of factors you will want to take into account before you decide to make your application for Social Security Disability, and a number of steps you will want to take to make sure that you have the best chance of getting Social Security Disability for your herniated disc if you do decide to apply.

Social Security Disability Rules

Since Social Security disability focuses less on the specific nature of the disease, and more on the ways the condition manifests itself and the restrictions the condition places on your ability to complete daily tasks and requirements, you can absolutely claim Social Security Disability for a herniated disc and stand a good chance of having that claim approved: 

• Many types of surgery are now available for herniated discs, so you may need to prove that surgery has been attempted and was unsuccessful in correcting the problem, or that attempting surgery would be potentially harmful and stands a low chance of success in your particular case, before you can successfully collect disability.

• You will also need to visit with specialists in spinal injury and have X-rays, MRIs, or any other necessary medical scans that can validate your condition.  These medical reports will be crucial in proving to the Social Security Administration that your back condition is serious and recurrent, and they will allow your doctor or other medical professionals to corroborate your back problems and the type of side effects or restrictions they would create on your life as a result.

• In addition to the medical verification information, you will need to have testimony from your primary care physician, as well as any relevant specialists you may have seen for your herniated disc, describing what the nature of your injury is as well as how it impacts your daily life and your ability to perform basic job related tasks or even to get to work and attend on time and regularly. 

Once you have compiled this information, you will have a very good chance of getting your Social Security Disability for a herniated disc approved by the Social Security Administration.

Getting Help

Working with an experienced social security disability attorney is the best way to make sure you are actually able to qualify for benefits as a result of your herniated disc. Your lawyer can help you gather the evidence needed to prove your disc herniation is sufficiently severe such as to render you unable to work and eligible for disability.