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BAD BACK = GOOD CASE

Spinal disorders are the leading cause of disability in the United States.  These disorders are the most awarded Social Security cases.

If you have a bulging or protruding disc in your spine (cervical, thoracic or lumbar), and have MRI or imaging evidence, you may have a strong disability claim.

Your case will be strengthened if you have imaging tests that document spinal canal encroachment, foraminal narrowing or nerve root entrapment.  Social Security will look at complaints of back, neck, shoulder, arm or leg pain in your medical record.

Spinal problems can cause extreme limitations in the ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, stoop or reach.  All of these are essential functions of work.  Depending on the extent to which you are impaired in these functions, Social Security may find that you cannot perform your past relevant work, or any other work.

There are certain things we would like to get from your doctor, in addition to routine medical records.  Sometimes, we have to "think outside the box" to get claims approved.  In these days of dwindling awards, nothing can be taken for granted.  

If you need a free evaluation of your Social Security disability claim, please contact me here in Huntsville at (256) 799-0297.  There is no obligation and I will never charge a fee unless you win your claim and collect back pay. 

FORSYTHE FIRM: SOCIAL SECURITY JUSTICE 

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