Social Security Disability Benefits for Degenerative Disc Disease

At Sharon Christie Law, we receive many calls from clients asking if they can apply for Social Security Disability Benefits for Degenerative Disc Disease, and our answer is always the same. It depends. If you, or someone you know, suffers from Degenerative Disc Disease and want to apply for Social Security Disability Benefits for Degenerative Disc Disease, you must understand that Degenerative Disc Disease affects different people in different ways.

Some people with Degenerative Disc Disease have fairly mild symptoms and can work with little or no accommodations needed. Other people have disabling symptoms that affect their ability to work, such as:

• Severe pain in the back or neck
• Cannot bend at the waist
• Can only walk very short distances, and may need a cane or walker
• Can only sit or stand for short periods of time
• Has pain that radiates from the low back to the legs, or from the neck to the shoulders

If you have disabling symptoms from Degenerative Disc Disease and are considering filing for Social Security Disability Benefits for Degenerative Disc Disease, we can help you.

The Path to Social Security Disability Benefits with Sharon Christie Law

Step 1: Understanding Social Security’s Definition of Disabled

The definition of disabled, according to Social Security, is that you have severe limitations from your health problems that keep you from doing any kind of work for at least 12 consecutive months. This is the first thing we look at when evaluating your case. Your diagnosis of Degenerative Disc Disease is just the starting point. To get disability benefits for you, we must prove that your Degenerative Disc Disease causes severe limitations in your day to day activities. 

Step 2: Medical Records in Your Disability Case

You must have medical evidence to prove your disability case. The most important evidence is your medical records that show your diagnosis, your symptoms, and your response to treatment.

Step 3: Don’t go it alone: How Sharon Christie Law Can Help You

At Sharon Christie Law, we recognize that no one ever plans to get so sick that they have to stop working. When you need to apply for Social Security Disability Benefits we recognize that you will be anxious about the process and whether you can qualify for disability benefits. Our goal at Sharon Christie Law is to help you win your case and give you the financial stability you need! Why work with us?

We do it all for you: At Sharon Christie Law we handle all aspects of the case for you, from preparing and filing your application through the hearing with a judge. We are with you every step of the way.  When working with us, you focus on feeling better, and we focus on winning your case.

We return your phone calls: We understand that you have many questions regarding Social Security Disability Benefits for Degenerative Disc Disease. We never want you to wonder what is happening with your case. We are here to answer your questions. All phone calls and emails are returned within 24 hours. That is our promise to you.

We believe in client education: The Social Security Disability process is confusing. We think it is important that you understand each step in the process. So, we created a section on our website that is accessible only to clients. This client’s only section tells you everything you need to know about the disability process.

Sharon Christie Talking About Social Security Disability Benefits for Degenerative Disc Disease