SSD For Knee DISABILITIES
Millions of Americans are affected daily by their knee pain. Whether it’s a short-term injury such as a torn ligament or something more long-term like arthritis, these disabilities can have serious effects on your day-to-day quality of life. Figuring out whether you are eligible for disability benefits due to your knee condition can be extremely frustrating and confusing, this is where our team can help.
Qualifying For Social Security Disability For Knee Disabilities
The cause of the knee disabilities is generally not taken into consideration when evaluating whether your condition is disabling or not. The SSA uses certain criteria to determine whether a knee disability qualifies a claimant as disabled.
To qualify for SSD benefits for your knee condition, the condition must impair your ability to walk. The Social Security Administration defines a disabling knee condition as one that causes a functional loss resulting in the inability to ambulate effectively. Your ability to ambulate may be evaluated based on your ability to walk or perform fine or gross movements for a sustained period.
Proving knee disabilities can sometimes be difficult, medical records can help you to provide evidence of a seriously disabling knee condition. These records may include, surgical reports, neurological testing, and pain management treatments.
Ineffective ambulations that may qualify as a knee disability include:
- Walking without an assistive device
- Maintaining a reasonable walking pace over a typical distance during regular daily activity
- The ability to travel without companion assistance
- The use of standard public transportation
- The ability to walk a block on a rough or uneven surface at a reasonable pace
- The ability to climb a few steps without the use of a handrail
Knee disabilities that may qualify someone for disability benefits can include:
- Arthritis
- Chronic joint pain
- Dysfunction of a knee joint
- Amputation at the knee
- The need for an assistive device
- Inability to bear weight on the knee
What You Can Do Right Now
If you believe you have a knee disability, start your claim now with an experienced Social Security Disability Advocate at Disability Help Group. This process can be extensive, our advocates can help you find the proper documentation for your disability claim which can help speed up your approval process and avoid any delays or denials that can arise. Call us today at 800-800-3322 or click here to contact us now.
