Social Security Disability, SSI, Degenerative Disc Disease and Back pain

A significant percentage of social security disability and ssi disability claims involve back pain of one sort or another (back pain in the lumbar, thoracic, or cervical areas of the spine caused by scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, bone spurs, arthritis, etc.) And, when it comes to disability claims that are based on physical allegations only, back pain plays an even bigger role.

Of course, it's not surprising. If you've worked a heavy or medium exertional job, you've probably put some significant demands on your spine. However, even individuals working jobs of a light or sedentary nature know how easy it is to injure their back by doing the simplest things (such as stepping out of the shower, or squatting down to retrieve something from the floor). And, of course, once back problems begin you 1. may always be at risk for additional injuries and 2. may be faced with a physical problem that progressively degenerates over time. In fact, this is exactly why degenerative disc disease is called degenerative disc disease.

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