Knee Disorders - Greg Kornegay, Attorney at Law Wilmington NC

Knee Disorders

Some of the knee cases before the Social Security Administration involve people that need a knee replacement or people that have had a failed knee replacement. Knee pain may be so great, the pain itself keeps the person from being able to work. If you are 50 years or older and have a serious knee disorder, then you are in a good position to present a strong case to the Social Security Administration. A serious knee problem can prevent a person from being able to stand for long periods of time or may require that the leg be elevated. These limitations may limit the person to Sedentary work. If you are under 50 years old, unless you have other health problems, it will be difficult to present a strong case to the Social Security Administration based solely on a knee problem.

Common Knee Problems:

ACL injury	Tearing a ligament
Torn meniscus	Torn cartilage
Knee bursitis	Inflammation in the knee joint
Patellar tendinitis	Inflammation of tendons
Loose body	A piece of bone or cartilage floats in the joint
Dislocated kneecap	Bone that covers front of knee slips out of place
Osteoarthritis	Knee cartilage deteriorates with use and age
Rheumatoid arthritis	Autoimmune condition that can affect knee
Gout	Uric acid builds up in the knee and causes arthritis.
Septic arthritis	Knee joint infection

An opinion from the treating orthopedic surgeon concerning functional limitations is needed. Objective medical tests are needed to support the doctor’s opinion. One main issue that the Social Security Administration will focus on is:

The inability to walk a block in a reasonable amount of time on rough or uneven surface, inability to walk enough to shop or bank, or inability to climb a few steps at a reasonable pace with the use of a single handrail.

Tests used in Diagnosing Knee Problems:

X-ray	Can detect bone fractures and joint disease
CT scan	Cross-sectional images
Ultrasound	Real-time images of soft tissues within and around your knee
MRI	3-D images of inside your knee
Lab tests	Blood tests

Lisa Lee

2022-06-07

Could not have been more pleased with Mr. Kornegay. He was very committed, efficient and thorough. Easy to talk to and very professional. Had it not been for his determination, evidence collections and exemplary representation I’m sure my case would have not been found favorable as quickly as it was. I would definitely recommend anyone to trust him during the daunting process of filing for disability. I am very appreciative for his services.

Pizza Corner Kenansville

2022-01-18

First of all I would like to thank Mr. Kornegay it’s been 7 plus years I’ve been fighting for this disability case, over the last 7 plus years it’s been a long fight going from doctors to doctors appointments to appointments and I kept getting denied and gave up hope on the system and with life in general and with my wonderful wife support she said I must not give up and fight for what is right, so we reached out to Mr. Kornegay and explained what was going on and had a consultation with him and he took my case and worked with us closely, kept us informed and after 7+ long years we finally won with God and Mr. Kornegay’s help my disability case finally was approved. Once again I want to thank Mr. Kornegay and will definitely recommend him for anyone who’s fighting for disability. DC

Robert Spencer

2022-01-02

Greg made my sisters disability claim easy. He taken care of everything. Greg was very understanding with all our questions. He always answered my calls. I don’t know if she would of gotten her disability if it wasn’t for Greg. If you need to file for disability Greg Kornegay is the Attorney you need. He’s definitely a 5 star Attorney !!!!

Happy Guitar

2021-05-07

Mr. Kornegay helped me through my bankruptcy process. He was professional and very easy to work with. Never felt rushed or neglected during the process, and he always responded to my queries in a timely manner. I would highly recommend him to other people. He helped make the daunting process of filing for bankruptcy concise, methodical and structured.

Jake Schwenk

2021-04-19

Mr. Kornegay took my case knowing it would be a difficult one because of my age. I was awarded benefits after my first appeal hearing. Great work, thanks!!

Ashley

2021-03-16

Gregory Kornegay represented me for my disability case. He is a very honest, caring, compassionate, and patient lawyer. He was the only lawyer that I contacted that acknowledged me despite some situations, and in the end we won. I definitely recommend him and will use his services again if ever needed. Thank-you!

Mary Cauthorne

2021-02-18

Mr. Kornegay was very helpful with my disability. We was able to get my case expedited and approved the first time.

Randall Dail

2021-01-12

Gregory Kornegay, Attorney at Law, is professional, compassionate, and thorough. He treats his clients in a manner that makes them feel comfortable in difficult circumstances, He explains the details in a way that the clients know and understand them and is patient with the clients if they fail to understand at first. I highly recommend Gregory Kornegay, Attorney at Law, to anyone in need of legal assistance and representation.

Tammy Bollinger

2020-12-05

Mr. Kornegay was very professional, knowledgeable and caring while handling my case. Definently a man of his word and is very honest. It was refreshing to have complete honesty upfront especially since my case was difficult. I highly recommend him.

Aurora Sanchez

2020-11-12

Greg Kornegay did an outstanding job handling my Social Security Disability case. His attention to detail and walking me through each step of the process was incredibly helpful. If you are looking for someone to help you obtain your benefits, Gregory Kornegay is the attorney you need.. Thank you Greg. you made it an effortless operation.Thanks from Ocean Isle Beach

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