A member asked:

Can someone get disability for spinal stenosis if married?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Married v stenosis: Spinal stenosis is found in 20% of the population by age 60. For this diagnosis in the lumbar spine alone , it would be very unusual to get disability for it unless your occupation required prolonged standing or walking and you had a private policy just for your own occupation. If it involves the cervical spine & it is causing a myleopathy then it is possible.

Answered 12/2/2019

5.6k views

Thank
Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Potentially : Severe cases of spinal stenosis can cause paralysis and even loss of bowel and bladder function, and potentially be associated with varying degrees of diabolical as well. I don't believe the ability to "get disability" would be directly related to your marital status.

Answered 6/2/2017

672 views

Thank

Related Questions

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more