Disability Involving Muscles and Bones

If your DDD results in work restrictions that rule out all jobs, you can qualify for disability benefits.

Nerve root compression in the spine can be caused osteoarthritis, herniated or slipped discs, degenerative disc disease, or vertebral fractures.

If you have severe pain in your back and legs and you can't walk effectively or stand for prolonged periods of time, you have a good chance of getting disability benefits.

Spinal fusion surgery (also called “arthrodesis”) is often recommended for people suffering from broken vertebrae, spinal weakness, spinal deformities, and chronic lower back pain.

Degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis all have different chances of getting approved for disability benefits.

A single amputation of a leg below the knee doesn't guarantee disability benefits. Here's what types of amputations do qualify.

Osteoarthritis can be disabling whether it's in your hands, wrists, knees, hips, or back.

Social Security disability claims based on fibromyalgia can be some of the most difficult cases for disability applicants to win.

Nolo's disability book, written by a doctor and former chief medical consultant for Social Security, explains Social Security's disability listings for "musculo-skeletal" impairments.