Is a Soft Tissue Injury is Considered a Disability?
Generally, a soft tissue injury constitutes a disability under for Social Security Administration (SSA) purposes if it is to the upper or lower extremity, trunk, face, or head. Common types of soft tissue injuries that might qualify as a disability pursuant to SSA regulations include nerve, ligament, and tendon injuries, injuries to arteries and veins, lymphatic system and muscle injuries, and skin injuries, such as burns. Depending on the nature of your soft tissue injury, the SSA will examine whether your injury fits within one of its listings, based on the predominant feature of your disabling condition. If the SSA determines that you are disabled due to your soft tissue injury, and awards you SSDI benefits, the monthly amount of your SSDI award will be based on your average earnings history.
