do i qualify for disability if I have a compression fracture in my thoracic 8 vertibria?

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I got a compression fracture in my thoracic 8 vertibria and I can't get a job and I am struggling to take care of my family because I can't lift ten pounds or more and I have a felony from when I was 17 and I'm 24 now I have medical records that show x-rays of my injury. Do I qualify for disability?

Bryan

In reply to by Shane Fleshman (not verified)

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 12:05 Permalink

Hi Shane,
You may be able to, but it's a good idea to contact the a disability advocate or attorney regarding this as they would be able to help you with the application process and they can fight for you if you need to appeal. We can have one reach out to you if you fill out the form on the left, or if you go here:
http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/form/free-disability-evaluation

Chris40 (not verified)
Mon, 11/07/2016 - 19:32 Permalink

About ten years ago I had a fall from a roof onto a driveway that left me with fractures in my talus, wrist and a compression fracture of L5 vertebra. Without going into detail it the ankle injury was pretty gruesome. There were other things that didn't affect me so much then as it does now and my therapist has diagnosed me as PTSD and depression. My spine has been gradually getting more pain especially at night when I try to sleep well my pattern of sleep is messed up. Additionally my job as a CNA requires heavy lifting that has become so difficult I had to reduce my hours down to nearly nothing.

I've looked into this and I understand that my age (58) is a positive and that my line of work is considered at least medium duty if not heavy duty and skills are not transferable to other jobs. So what do you think my chances are of being approved?

David (not verified)
Sun, 12/18/2016 - 21:28 Permalink

Crushed my heel and some bone they reconstructed my foot ,I was in a head on collision10 years ago,I'm ,54 and still working, I stay in so much pain, sometimes I loose my balance and fall, I'm not a person that looks for excuses to get out of work, I'm at the point were something got to give. Would disability be worth my time trying for,Thank You.

Donald Williams (not verified)
Fri, 12/30/2016 - 13:13 Permalink

Am i disabled

Deanna

In reply to by Donald Williams (not verified)

Wed, 01/04/2017 - 13:21 Permalink

Hi Donald,
It's hard to know for sure! You can always contact an advocate or attorney if you'd like a free evaluation.

jay (not verified)
Fri, 01/20/2017 - 00:09 Permalink

I fell 9/15 from a loft, shattered right wrist, had a plate and pins put in to repair my wrist, compression fractures in L1, T8 and had an old compression fracture in T6, and fractured my sacrum, also they had to replace both of my knees. They tried kyphoplasty on L1 and T8, didn't help with the pain. The pain in my back is constant, no relief at all. Does this qualify me for disibility?

Venus Weatherton (not verified)
Wed, 02/15/2017 - 00:11 Permalink

I was involved in a head in collision back in may 2016 my injured was fractured ankle and crushed heel,I was diagnosed with ptsd,depression,and anxiety will i be qualified for ssi benefits.

Eric

In reply to by Venus Weatherton (not verified)

Wed, 02/15/2017 - 16:26 Permalink

Hi Venus,

I am so sorry to hear that. You may qualify for SSI benefits. You can make an appointment at your local Social Security office and they can take you through the proper steps.

Best Wishes,
Eric

Vonda whatley (not verified)
Mon, 03/20/2017 - 19:39 Permalink

I have a broken back from a comprestion fracture .need to know what to expect from ssi

Harold (not verified)
Mon, 05/29/2017 - 22:59 Permalink

I have 1 bulging disc and 4 slip disc in my lower spin with a genetic spine issue called severe stonouses of the spinal canal around my L5 only way to fix it is surgery! I'll never be 100% in my back ever again and I'm 26 would I qualify or not?

Patrick liftee (not verified)
Wed, 05/31/2017 - 05:29 Permalink

I was diagnosed with deppression and ptsd and have bipolar and anger issues. I am tryung to reapply gor my bennefits

Sarah (not verified)
Mon, 06/12/2017 - 16:25 Permalink

Hi iv had back problems since I was 14 a wardrobe fell down stairs in to my back I am now 22 and found out I have a pars defect at L5 disc space it is well perseved I'm struggling to walk very far and do exercise try and stay in house would I qualify thank you

Riley (not verified)
Tue, 08/08/2017 - 23:44 Permalink

Ok got hit by a car while rendering aid to a car accident February 12th 2016. I fractured my L5 and torn meniscus in my left knee. I have surgery in September for my knee I'm in constant pain. I was 17 when it happened. Do I qualify??

Bryan

In reply to by Riley (not verified)

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 09:28 Permalink

Hi Riley,
I'm sorry to hear about that! You may be able to do so, however I really could not say as we are not affiliated with the SSA or the federal government.

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