{"id":1531,"date":"2020-03-10T20:42:07","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T20:42:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nolfinal.wpengine.com\/?page_id=1531"},"modified":"2024-02-05T16:07:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T21:07:05","slug":"scoliosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nickortizlaw.com\/practice-areas\/long-term-disability-insurance-erisa-lawyer\/medical-conditions\/scoliosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Scoliosis and Long-Term Disability Insurance Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Patients with scoliosis may be unable to work because of their disease and its related complications. Patients who cannot work because of their scoliosis may qualify for\u00a0long-term disability (LTD)<\/a>\u00a0benefits. The insurance company will review their claim to see if they qualify under the conditions of that plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qualifying for Long Term Disability Benefits with Scoliosis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Scoliosis causes a sideways curve of the backbone or spine. These curves are often S- or C-shaped. Scoliosis is most common in late childhood and early teens when children grow fast; however, the condition can last into adulthood. Symptoms include leaning to one side and having uneven shoulders and hips. The severity of scoliosis may vary significantly from person to person.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In other words, some individuals may suffer few symptoms from their scoliosis, while others may suffer more severe impairments, such as breathing problems, persistent back pain, or spine or nerve damage from spinal surgery or uncorrected scoliosis. Depending upon the severity of the condition, treatment options range from regular appointments with the doctor to ensure there are no changes in the curve in your spine to requiring surgery to insert metal poles in your spine to straighten it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Only the more severe cases of scoliosis (or kyphosis<\/a> and kyphoscoliosis) typically qualify for long-term disability benefits. You must show that you cannot return to work because of your limitations to qualify for LTD benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medical Evidence Required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most important evidence in any LTD claim is medical evidence to prove the extent and severity of the disability. For spinal disorders, such evidence may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n