These disorders are among the most frequently encountered in any disability law practice. They include injuries to and disorders involving the joints, spine, bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and cartilage; as well as diseases of bone and mineral metabolism.

There are a variety of disorders within this category. The most common are arthritis, herniated discs, spinal and anatomical deformities, fractured bones, amputations, and soft tissue injuries and disorders. Less common are metabolic and other bone diseases, such as osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, osteodystrophy, osteonecrosis and Paget's disease.  Our office can handle disability claims arising from any of these disorders.

Pain is the common denominator in most musculoskeletal cases. Musculoskeletal disorders can and do cause pain that is aggravated by activities like sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending, lifting, carrying, reaching and grasping. An inability to perform one or more of these activities on a sustained or repetitive basis significantly restricts the kinds of job an individual can perform and often leads to an award of disability benefits.