Can You Get Social Security Disability for Neck Pain?

Getting approved for Social Security disability benefits due to a neck problem can be tough. While many face challenges, advancements in cervical spine surgery offer hope.

In the past, cervical spine surgeries had low success rates. Now, the Anterior Cervical Diskectomy and Fusion (ACDF) effectively treats most cervical spine issues with a high success rate and minimal complications.

However, some still qualify for disability due to neck problems. Complications can occur even with successful surgery. Additionally, fused vertebrae can limit neck movement, affecting jobs that require full range of motion, like truck driving. There are other problems that are difficult or impossible to treat with surgery such as spasmodic torticollis (also called wryneck) and syringomyelia.

If you’re in North Carolina and need help with your Social Security disability claim, contact Hall & Rouse, P.C. at 1-866-425-5347.