Is carpal tunnel syndrome considered a disability?

If you have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, you may qualify for disability benefits if the symptoms are severe enough to interfere with your ability to work. These benefits may be provided by an insurance policy that offers coverage for both short and long-term disability benefits.

Can you get disability for severe carpal tunnel?

The SSA has a list of serious impairments that automatically qualify for disability when the listed requirements are met, but there is no listing for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. However, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome may fit into one of the other SSA listings of impairments as it relates to the hands and arms.

What jobs can you do if you have carpal tunnel?

What are the occupational factors of carpal tunnel syndrome?

Table 1 Job tasks and occupations associated with carpal tunnel syndrome
Job Tasks	Occupations
Scrubbing	Janitor, personal support workers, kitchen and restaurant workers
Playing stringed instruments with bow	Musician
Using laser scanner at checkout	Cashier

Can I get SSI for carpal tunnel?

If you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome and it significantly impacts your ability to perform your daily tasks as well as renders you unable to work, you may be eligible to for disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA).

What sports can cause carpal tunnel syndrome?

Sports that have a high incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome include most racket sports, handball, swimming, body building, rowing, golf, archery and rock climbing, although any sport that involves prolonged use of the wrist and hand can cause the condition.

Can you get disability for your hands?

To qualify for disability benefits for lost hand function, you will need to show that your condition is so severe that it does not allow you to perform gross or fine movements needed for your job. This would include your ability to: Reach and extend your arms and hands in either direction.

Why can’t I close my hand to make a fist?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve, which runs through the forearm into the hand. The nerve passes through the carpal tunnel, which is a narrow passageway on the palm side of the wrist. When the median nerve is compressed, it can cause pain as well as weakness in the hands and fingers.

What is a wrist?

Your wrist connects your hand to your forearm. It is not one big joint; it has several small joints. This makes it flexible and allows you to move your hand in different ways. The wrist has two big forearm bones and eight small bones known as carpals. It also has tendons and ligaments, which are connective tissues.

What jobs dont use hands?

19 Best Jobs without Using Hands (Carpal Tunnel Friendly)

• Life Coach.
• Language Interpreter.
• Sports Commentator.
• Radio Talk Show Host.
• Quality Control Inspector.
• Voice Acting.
• Color Expert.
• Customer Service Representative.