Arthritis and Social Security Disability Benefits
Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability. The pain associated with each one of the various types of arthritis can be cruel and debilitating. If your pain is so severe that performing the daily activities required in a work environment can be a grueling, painful, and nearly impossible, contact the expert Social Security disability representatives at GENEX Services for assistance in applying for Social Security disability benefits.
Fortunately for arthritis sufferers, the Social Security Administration recognizes the disease as an impairment that qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). However, some requirements need to be met prior to receiving benefits.
The Social Security guidelines require that your symptoms of arthritis cause a major dysfunction of the joints; this involves an anatomical deformity, stiffness, and chronic joint pain resulting in limited mobility. If you meet or equal this standard delineated in Step 3 of Social Security's Sequential Evaluation Process, you will be considered disabled.
However, if you are not deemed medically qualified for Social Security based on observable symptoms, the Social Security Administration will consider whether you can reasonably be expected to perform any type of work that you have done in the past, known as your residual functional capacity (RFC). If the Social Security Administration determines that your arthritis prevents you from doing any type of available work, you meet the guidelines of Step 4 and 5 of the Sequential Evaluation Process and qualify for Social Security disability benefits.
Filing for Social Security benefits is a long and often confusing process, especially for an individual who has to deal with the pains of a disability like arthritis. If you or a loved one is suffering from the major pains of arthritis, an expert Social Security disability representative at GENEX Services will be able to properly assist you in receiving the benefits you deserve. For a free initial consultation, do not hesitate to contact GENEX today.