Can you get social security disability for degenerative disc disease?

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asked Nov 7, 2017 in Pain by Erica s (150 points)
Can you get social security disability for degenerative disc disease?

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answered Nov 8, 2017 by Jodie (35,100 points)
If you can get a lawyer and doctor to prove that you're unable to work then you might be able to get on social security disability benefits.

It's very hard to get social security disability and you have to prove to the court that you really can not work a job even sitting at a desk for long periods.

Just not being able to do manual labor isn't enough. If the judge thinks you can do some form of work then you'll most likely be denied the Social Security disability benefits.
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answered Mar 3, 2023 by CV789 (4,650 points)
Degenerative disc disease is a condition that occurs when your spinal disks break down.

When these disks wear out, people typically experience back pain and stiffness.

You may find pain relief with nonsurgical treatments such as physical therapy and spinal injection.

Degenerative Disc Disease is not life threatening, but if left untreated, can lead to debilitating pain, permanent damage, and serious conditions such as spinal osteoarthritis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis and potentially paralysis.

The degenerative disc disease cannot heal on its own.

Many treatments for degenerative disc disease focus on reducing symptoms.

Some people experience more severe or longer-lasting symptoms than others.

Degenerative Disc Disease is usually not too serious although it is painful.

Degenerative Disc Disease can cause pain in the hips, legs and even lower back.

However in some cases Degenerative Disc Disease can cause Paralysis if Disc herniations happen in the persons cervical spine.

Although you can become paralyzed from Degenerative Disc Disease it's very rare for it to happen and Degenerative Disc Disease is usually not that serious although just painful and debilitating.

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