Social Security Acquiescence Ruling (AR) 15-1(4), Radford v. Colvin: Standard for Meeting the Listing for Disorders of the Spine With Evidence of Nerve Root Compression

Summary

The Social Security Administration has issued a new ruling (AR 15-1(4)) that outlines the standard for determining whether a person's spine disorder meets the requirements for disability benefits, following a court decision that challenged the agency's interpretation of the relevant listing.