Social Security Schedule 1.15(C) states that you must have neck pain due to damage to a nerve root. A nerve root is part of a nerve that comes out of the spinal cord. Damage to a nerve root can cause symptoms such as weakness uae whatsapp number or muscle spasms. Your neck must be limited in one of four areas: 1) range of motion of your head 2) movement of your arms, legs, or trunk 3) ability to perform activities of daily living and work and 4) pain that limits your physical movements.

Below you will find a summary of the SSA's list of neck pain and neck problems. You need to meet all of the criteria in List 1.15 (C) to win SSDI and SSI benefits. You can view information about List 1.15 and back pain.
1.15 Spinal disorders resulting in damage to the A, B, C and D nerve roots :
A. One or more of the following symptoms have a neuroanatomical (nerve root) distribution consistent with damage to the affected nerve root:
1. Pain; or