only 5 yrs to retirement

[47brando]

i think that i already added this thread but cannot find it so here goes again.after seeing a neuro surgeon i was told that i have degen. spine desease and my prognosis is not very good.am 61 yrs old and only 5 yrs from full retirement. having injured my back at work and wc handiling my case,will my age and retirement being so close what are my chances of being found totally disabled ?none of the treatments given me gives me any pain relief and the dr. said "unless they come up with a spinal transplant there is nothing anyone can do for me