JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

Neck pain can derive from degenerative conditions or from accidents. Neck pain alone is unbearable, but the pain can radiate to other areas of the body. It’s not surprising that neck pain can also cause the following:

• Sharp shooting pain down the back
• Difficulty swallowing
• Dizziness
• Headaches
• Pains in your face
• Tingling and numbness in your arms
• Pains and stiffness in your shoulders

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you should seek the care of a medical professional who can help diagnosis your pain.  If you have neck problems and it is debilitating, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability (SSDI) or SSI benefits. You should contact an experienced Social Security attorney in Philadelphia to help you understand what you may be entitled to due to your neck pain.

What It Takes to Qualify for Social Security Disability or SSI Benefits

If your neck pain is caused by a spinal disorder, you may automatically qualify for SSDI. Spinal disorders have a specific requirement for receiving SSDI benefits, and if you qualify it is not necessary to prove that your neck pain is debilitating.

If you have spinal nerve root compression pain or spinal arachnoiditis pain, then your neck problems are covered by SSDI. Both of these disorders affect the spinal cord in a way that it is not easy for you to return to work.

Other diseases that may be covered under SSDI include joint dysfunction or rheumatoid arthritis. Both of these diseases can make it painful and unrealistic for you to return to work.

Going Back to Work

If you have neck pain and the diseases listed above do not cause it, you may still be able to receive SSDI benefits if you cannot return to work. If your pain is keeping you from performing your job, Social Security will investigate your limitations and see what benefits you may be entitled to.

If you have neck pain that is keeping you from performing your daily tasks at work, you should seek the help of an attorney. Call Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo at 888-807-WORK to see if you can start receiving SSDI benefits for your neck pain.