If you have a hernia and you can’t work as a result of the effects of that hernia you can file a claim for Social Security disability benefits. But in order to get your claim approved you will have to submit medical evidence that shows you meet the Social Security Administration’s requirements for a hernia. The SSA has set specific criteria that must be met for every condition that is eligible for disability benefits so you won’t be able to get benefits unless you meet those specific requirements or unless you can demonstrate with medical evidence that you can’t work.
How to Blue Book Can Help You Medically Qualify with a Hernia
The Social Security Administration publishes a book called the Blue Book that has a listing for every condition that is recognized by the SSA. The Blook Book listing contains all of the requirements that you must meet if you want your claim for disability benefits to be approved. But some conditions, like hernia, aren’t in there. If you have a condition that isn’t listed in the Blue Book but you still can’t work you will need to prove through medical evidence that you can’t work as a result of the hernia.
To do that you will need to submit a diagnosis of a hernia and your full medical history. If you have X-rays, MRI scans, blood tests, or other types of medical tests and procedures done to try and fix the hernia you should submit those to the SSA with your claim form. You will also need a Residual Functional Capacity evaluation sheet. The RFC evaluation is something your doctor must fill out which describes in detail the condition that you have, the symptoms that it causes, and how it makes it impossible for you to work.
The SSA will look at the RFC and all of your personal data like your work history to determined if you are able to work or not. Once they are sure that you can’t work you will be made eligible for disability benefits.
Medical Evidence Do I Need to Win Hernia Claim?
Since there is no Blue Book listing for hernia in order to get approved for disability benefits you should submit whatever medical records that you do have along with an RFC filled out by your doctor and a complete medical history. X rays, PET scans, MRIs, and other scans as well as blood tests can increase the chance that your claim will be approved the first time.
Help Filing for Disability Benefits with a Hernia
You can apply for disability benefits online through the Social Security Administration’s website. Submit all of your documents and proof with your claim through the SSA’s website and you can track the status of your claim anytime you want. But if you’re not sure what documentation you should include you should ask a local attorney. Get a Free Case Evaluation Today: A lawyer may be able to assist in helping with disability benefits.
Additional Resources
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