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Indiana SSI and SSDI Listing of Impairments Description: Musculoskeletal System (Part A)
You could be entitled to receive Indiana SSI or SSDI benefits if you were diagnosed with a severe medical condition related to the musculoskeletal system. A disability attorney in Indianapolis can evaluate your case and determine eligibility.
When you are no longer able to function and cannot work, disability benefits can help to offset your lost income. However, the process of obtaining these benefits can be complicated, which is why you may need legal counsel. Most initial claims for benefits are denied, but with help from an attorney, you may be able to improve your chances.
Category of Impairments Related to the Musculoskeletal System
The Social Security Administration's (SSA) listing of impairments includes the following conditions under the musculoskeletal system:
- major dysfunction of a joint(s);
- reconstructive surgery or surgical arthrodesis of a major weight-bearing joint;
- spine disorders;
- amputation (due to any cause);
- fracture of the pelvis, tibia, femur or tarsal bone(s);
- fracture of an upper extremity; and
- soft tissue injury (such as a burn injury).
Although your medical condition may be found in the listing of impairments, it doesn't automatically qualify you to receive disability in Indiana. SSI or SSDI benefits will depend on whether or not you meet the specific criteria for each of these conditions.
In most cases this means that your impairment has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months. For some of the injuries, such as a soft-tissue injury or a fracture, the criteria relates to a major function not being restored or not expected to be restored within 12 months.
You will need medical evidence that proves the extent and severity of your condition. Contact a disability attorney in Indianapolis to help you collect all of your medical records, charts, test results, x-rays and any other documentation that demonstrates your disability.
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