Alzheimer’s Disease and Social Security Disability Benefits
Does Alzheimer's Disease qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits? People considering applying for SSDI benefits can find out here.
Do Migraines & Chronic Headaches Count as an Impairment for SSDI?
Migraine headaches are estimated to impact nearly 10 percent of the U.S. population, about 36 million people. While migraines are one of many serious conditions that are not specifically “listed” by the Social Security Administration, there is a chance of qualifying.
Fibromyalgia and Social Security Disability
While the SSA does not include fibromyalgia in the impairment listing manual, those suffering from fibromyalgia can still qualify for disability if the effects are severe enough, assuming all other eligibility requirements are met.
What Is a Severe Impairment?
The heart of the matter is whether or not the applicant can "sustain" their work. In this article, we break down what that means, and provide three examples of common impairments.
How does Social Security Determine a Listed Impairment?
The third step in the SSA's five-step evaluation process asks whether your condition(s) meet or equal a “Listing Impairment.”
How Does Social Security Determine My Residual Functional Capacity?
In making a decision on your claim, Social Security will determine your maximum Residual Functional Capacity, or RFC.
Intellectual Disability, Cognitive Disorders & SSDI
Intellectual Disability (ID) is a mental condition characterized by low intellectual functioning, and it can be caused by a disease, an injury, or a problem in the brain; for many people, the exact cause is unknown. About 6.5 million Americans are affected by this condition.
Lupus and Social Security Disability
Lupus is a painful and often disabling auto-immune disease that causes inflammation, and it is listed in section 14.02 of the Social Security Administration's listing of impairments, although a diagnosis doesn't guarantee qualification.
Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Disability
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive (worsening) disease that makes it hard to breathe. COPD can qualify you for disability benefits, but it's not necessarily an automatic approval.
Depression and Social Security Disability
Millions of Americans suffer from the effects of chronic depression. When these symptoms result in significant limitations in the ability to perform daily and work activities, the Social Security Administration may find that you qualify for disability benefits.