Hip degeneration or injuries can be very disabling. Over time, you may notice increased inflammation, swelling, or significant pain.
If you are unable to work because of a hip impairment, you may be eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration.
If hip impairments or other conditions prevent you from working, you may want to consult an attorney right away to discuss whether you should apply for disability benefits.
Do your injuries cause you to use a cane, walker, or wheelchair to get around?
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If your medical provider has given you a prescription for one of these assistive devices, you should keep a copy.
That prescription can prove to Social Security that your assistive device is medically necessary.
The need for an assistive device can significantly reduce the number of jobs that can be performed in a work setting. Social Security also evaluates disability claims using its Listing of Impairments, which outlines certain criteria that Social Security can use to determine whether a person is disabled.
Typically, Social Security evaluates hip or joint impairments under Listing 1.02- Major Dysfunction of a Joint(s).
In order to prove the severity of your condition, objective testing such as MRIs, x-rays, or CT scans are crucial. Additionally, medical records from surgeries, physical therapy, or injections can show your current level of functioning.
Social Security will consider limitations you have sitting, standing, or walking that are caused by your hip impairments. It is important to show Social Security that you are complying with your treatment plan, especially if your symptoms are not resolving.
If your limitations prevent you from performing or keeping a job, it may be in your best interest to consult with an attorney to help you through the Social Security disability process.
Hip degeneration is not the only impairment that our office handles.
We represent clients with many disabling conditions such as back pain, diabetes, heart conditions, depression and anxiety along with many other disabling conditions.
