Scott D. Lewis is an Indianapolis Social Security disability attorney helping individuals throughout the state of Indiana in obtaining their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. In disability attorney Scott Lewis’ experience individuals who have had a knee replacement can win a disability claim depending on the specific facts in their claim. This blog is designed to discuss some of those issues involved in a knee replacement claim.
First it is important to note the Social Security Administration (SSA) does recognize this disability in its Listing of Impairments under Listing 1.02 Major Dysfunction of Joint(s). At times Indiana disability claimants are found disabled by either meeting or equaling this listing due to severe knee impairments. Although, in Mr. Lewis’ experience more individuals are found disabled by another analysis when it comes to individuals who have underwent knee replacement.
If you do not equal or meet a listing, your physical residual functional capacity may be so diminished that you are unable to work. In other words, your inability to sit, stand, and/or walk for any length of time may render you unable to perform substantial gainful activity. Also, the pain you experience may make you unable to concentrate or stay on task. Many individuals with severe knee problems and/or knee replacements may find themselves in constant pain whether sitting or standing.
The need for the use of a cane while at the workstation may also exclude many occupations. Individuals who need a cane while performing a standing job or a job with a sit/stand option may be considered a one-armed worker and unable to perform that type of work. Some individuals with knee and leg issues that create swelling must periodically elevate their legs to waist level to reduce swelling while at a seated job. This need to elevate legs periodically to relieve swelling may result in the inability to perform sedentary or sit down occupations.
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