Arm Injury Disability: Social Security Disability Claims for Broken or Impaired Arms

When an Arm Injury Prevents You From Working

An arm injury—especially one that impacts your dominant hand—can be life-altering. Most jobs require the use of both hands and arms, and adapting to the loss of functionality in one arm becomes more challenging with age. For many individuals, an arm injury results not only in physical limitations but also in financial distress due to the inability to continue working.

At Binder & Binder®, we understand what you're going through—and we have a plan to help.

What Qualifies as a Disability for an Arm Injury

To qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, your condition must be expected to last at least 12 months and must prevent you from working a full-time job (five days a week, eight hours a day). That includes jobs requiring manual labor, repetitive motion, or even desk work that involves frequent use of both arms.

Your doctor’s role in the process is essential. They must clearly state that you are unable to perform regular work duties and back up that opinion with medically acceptable clinical and laboratory findings. Unfortunately, many arm-related impairments may not always show up clearly on objective tests—making skilled legal representation all the more important.

How Binder & Binder® Can Help

Once you hire us, it's our job to prove your arm injury qualifies as a disability. We’ll work closely with your healthcare providers to collect and present strong documentation to the Social Security Administration (SSA). From medical reports to diagnostic tests and functional assessments, we’ll ensure your case is supported by clear, compelling evidence.

If you can no longer work due to a broken or impaired arm, call Binder & Binder® at 1-800-4-BINDER or complete the contact form below. Our team of Social Security Disability advocates is ready to help you navigate the process and fight for the benefits you deserve.