Q: Can i file for disability in arkansas ?
Im 29 have a bad left shoulder trigger point that causes constant pain and now i have a broken right hand that i had to have surgery on have wire and pin put in the dr said it wil hurt and give me trouble gripping stuff lifting stuff the rest of my life now i am right handed if i can im going to file for full disability i had trouble working before with just the bad left shoulder trigger point i also have a chest deformity and eye abnormality
A: You can always file. The focus will be on doctors noting specific issues that are disabling that last for at least one year. Most cases get denied. continue to appeal until you reach a judge. a large percentage of cases before judges get approved.
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Yes, you can file for Social Security disability. The law defines disability as the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment(s) which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.
Your impairments have either lasted the 12 months or may be expected to last that long.
When you apply, it is very important to have medical evidence to document your impairments and other evidence to support your functional limitations. Here is a starting point for you to think more about filing for Social Security disability https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10029.pdf.
I recommend that you consult with a disability lawyer before your file for Social Security disability. Use Justia's Find a Lawyer tab to help you find a lawyer to consult with. Generally, consultations are free.
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