List of Medical Conditions

Did you know that Social Security has a specific list of medical conditions that can qualify for disability benefits? This list is known as the "List of Impairments" and covers a wide range of health problems. 

If you suffer from a disability that prevents you from working, you may be eligible for Social Security for Disability. To qualify for these benefits, the Social Security Administration requires you to prove the following:

1. Your disability prevents you from performing your current job.
2. Your disability prevents you from getting a simpler job.
3. Your disability is expected to last a year or more.

The easiest way to establish your eligibility for benefits is to prove that you suffer from a disability included in the Social Security Blue Book. 

Here we explain the most important categories of the medical conditions considered by the Social Security Administration:

1. Musculoskeletal Disorders

• Herniated disks.
• Spinal problems such as herniated discs or scoliosis.
• Severe arthritis that limits mobility.

2 . Cardiovascular Disorders

• Chronic heart failure.
• Peripheral arterial disease with mobility restrictions.

3. Neurological and Nervous System Disorders

• Multiple sclerosis.
• Parkinson's disease.
• Epilepsy with uncontrolled seizures.
• Severe migraines.

4. Mental Disorders

• Severe depression.
• Generalized anxiety disorder.
• Schizophrenia.
• Bi-polar disorder.

5. Immune Diseases

• HIV/AIDS.
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Gout.

6. Respiratory Disorders

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Cystic fibrosis.
• Asthma. 

7. Cancer

• Depends on the type, location, and stage of cancer.

8. Sensory Disorders

• Loss of vision.
• Severe hearing loss.
• Vertigo, Dizziness and balance problems. 

9. Digestive Disorders

• Crohn's disease.
• Liver cirrhosis.

10. Endocrine Disorders

• Diabetes with severe complications.
• Hypothyroidism.
• Thyroid problems.

11. Blood Disorders

• Severe anemia.
• Hemophilia.

12. Genitourinary Disorders

• Chronic renal failure.

13. Skin Disorders

• Severe psoriasis.
• Severe atopic dermatitis.

14. Speech Disorders

• Loss of speech ability affecting communication.

15. Congenital Disorders

• Down syndrome.

It's important to know that even if a condition is on the list, you must be demonstrate that it significantly impedes your ability to work. Also, don't worry if your medical condition is not on the list. Our Social Security Attorney can help you argue your case and present a Residual Functional Capacity Report or RFC indicating how the combination your medical conditions prevent you from working. 

If you think you may qualify, call us right now at 787-344-9219 for a consultation with our Social Security Lawyers to assist you in the process or visit our website.