What Conditions Cause Chronic Pain?
Constant pain is a symptom of many debilitating illnesses. Social Security recognizes several as qualifying for disability benefits.
Pain is the core characteristic of some health problems. This includes complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), also known as reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS). Social Security has provided guidance on getting benefits with this ailment since 2017.
CRPS usually is caused by an injury, often to an arm or a leg, that then spirals into a chronically painful condition. The pain can be far more intense than the injury would suggest. It can make the injured area sensitive to touch, and the pain can spread to other parts of the body.
Chronic pain can also come from:
- Heart conditions
- Fibromyalgia
- Headache disorders
- Lupus
- Nerve damage
- Arthritis
Injuries or illnesses that impact your head, neck or back can also cause constant pain. Pain is a common symptom among many eligible health problems.
It’s a clearer path to Social Security Disability benefits if you can show you have an eligible condition, but you can still get the financial relief as long as you prove that your chronic pain exists, regardless of your diagnosis, and keeps you from working.
At Hanley Disability, we can take a look at your case and help you find the best way forward when dealing with Social Security. Let us help get your life on a better path.