As we age, every person develops some narrowing of their spinal canal. It is a gradual process and there is usually not serious complications associated with spinal stenosis disability.  A small percentage of the population will suffer more serious complications that can lead to a host of painful symptoms. 

If you are experiencing lower back pain that seems to diminish when you lean or bend forward, you may have spinal stenosis.  If your lower back pain is worse when sitting or standing for long periods or you are having leg numbness or weakness that affects your ability to work, you may need to a disability claim.

Our New York disability attorneys Riemer & Associates have years of experience representing clients suffering from spinal stenosis and many other lower back disabilities.

Arachnoiditis | Long Term Disability Claim Tips

Arachnoiditis is caused by inflammation or damage to the arachnoid membrane surrounding your spinal cord. When the arachnoid lining is irritated, your immune system response can lead to its inflammation. Nerves passing from the spinal cord through the arachnoid lining are also affected, often causing abnormal nervous responses all over the body.

If you have arachnoiditis, you’re likely aware of how this debilitating disease can affect your ability to carry out daily activities. This can include your ability to continue working.

Back problems are one of the most frequent reasons that people seek to file a disability claim. For those with degenerative disc disease, you already know how debilitating the pain can be – oftentimes to the point of being unable to work.

If you find that you are unable to continue working due to degenerative disc disease, you may be considering filing for long term disability. However, a simple claim of back pain alone won’t be sufficient basis for a claim with your insurance company.

Below we’ll outline what is needed when filing for long term disability for degenerative disc disease.