When Joint Pain and Stiffness Keep You From Working
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the U.S. To get Social Security Disability/Supplemental Security Income (SSD/SSI) benefits for inflammatory arthritis, however, you must provide the appropriate medical evidence to the Social Security Administration (SSA).
When you apply for benefits, you need to submit a medical history, physical exam results, blood test findings and X-rays. Additionally, your physician must document the severity of your disease — moderate, marked or extreme — and the effect it has on your ability to work and perform daily activities.
Our experienced attorneys understand the pain and discomfort that arthritis causes. We work diligently with clients to move their claims effectively through the SSA.
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Symptoms and Related Conditions
People with this arthritis experience inflammation of one or more joints, usually accompanied by joint pain (arthralgia). There can be additional complications depending on the type of arthritis. For example, inflammatory arthritis that involves the peripheral joints may cause adults to suffer from related disorders such as:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Lyme disease
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Sjögren's syndrome
- Gout and pseudogout
Inflammatory arthritis involving the axial spine is sometimes associated with the following disorders:
- Reiter's syndrome
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Behçet's disease
- Whipple's disease
Arthritis can be debilitating because some people experience chronic, worsening joint pain, tenderness and stiffness. Bone spurs can develop around the affected joints. Additionally, weakness in the muscles and ligaments surrounding the affected joints may occur. These symptoms can result in limited movement and decreased range of motion, as well as an inability to sit or stand for more than a few minutes. Depending on the type and severity of the condition, patients may also suffer from fatigue, fever, malaise or involuntary weight loss.
Arthritis and Social Security Disability Lawyer
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