Saturday, April 24, 2021

SSA Changes The Musculoskeletal Listings In The Bluebook

The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) revised its current musculoskeletal listings in the Bluebook this month. We had gotten wind that SSA was seeking to revise the listings in December, but they officially were published on April 2, 2021.

 Are they difficult to meet? You betcha! Unless you have the inability to use BOTH upper extremities for fine and gross manipulation, then SSA is generally going to require that a claimant need some type of assistive device to ambulate with, which varies depending on the orthopedic impairment.

 Please note, however, individuals suffering from musculoskeletal injuries can still be found disabled in certain instances, even if their conditions do not exactly fit the Administration’s criteria in the Listings of Impairments. In such instances, age and vocational background are crucial factors in such claims.

 Got a question about SSDI or SSI that you need us to answer? Please check out our website at www.westcoastdisability.com . We try to provide you with helpful information on our website that will allow you to successfully navigate the Social Security Disability process. Also, feel free to email me your questions at megan@westcoastdisability.com or call me at (800) 459-3017 x 101.

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