What disorders does Social Security Administration evaluate under the immune system disorders listings? Immune system disorders that cause dysfunction in one or more components of your immune system are evaluated by SSA. The dysfunction may be due to problems in antibody production, impaired cell-mediated immunity, a combined type of antibody/cellular deficiency, … [Read more...]
Disability Evaluation Under Social Security: Children’s Skin Disorders
What children skin disorders are evaluated with Social Security Administration listings? Social Security Administration uses listings to evaluate skin disorders that may result from hereditary, congenital, or acquired pathological processes. The kinds of impairments covered by these listings are: Ichthyosis, bullous diseases, chronic infections of the skin or mucous … [Read more...]
Disability Evaluation Under Social Security: Special Senses and Speech
Visual disorders are abnormalities of the eye, the optic nerve, the optic tracts, or the brain that may cause a loss of visual acuity or visual fields. A loss of visual acuity limits your ability to distinguish detail, read, or do fine work. A loss of visual fields limits your ability to perceive visual stimuli in the peripheral extent of vision. Statutory blindness is … [Read more...]
From the Series “Our Real Cases”: Women, Minorities and a Recent Disability Case
Last week's very sweet victory: We brought a case of severe intractable migraines to hearing. Generally, migraines fall under the classification of neurological impairments. Therefore, if migraine headaches were listed in the SSA Blue Book listings, this condition would most likely be evaluated using the adult listing section 11.00, Neurological System–Adult. … [Read more...]
Migraine As Disability Condition
Migraines are a legitimate condition to list on an application for Social Security or SSI disability. That said, Social Security does not have an impairment listing that specifically provides the medical criteria needed to be approved for disability. This does not mean that you cannot be approved for disability, although it is not easy with migraines only. Generally, … [Read more...]
Autism and the Workplace
ASD is a neuro-developmental disorder that varies in severity and may include difficulty with social interaction and communication and specific types of patterns of thought and behavior. People with ASD may have questions about what it means for their employment options and see their ASD as a barrier to employment. But employers have started recognizing that many people … [Read more...]
By Youth, For Youth: How to Find and Keep the Right Job
Planning for the future can be both thrilling and overwhelming for anyone. For young adults with disabilities, it can be especially helpful to hear from peers about their work experiences. Peers can share how they moved from school into the workforce with a sense of confidence, and a desire to keep learning and developing new skills. Young adults with disabilities can also … [Read more...]
Fibromyalgia and Social Security Disability
Symptoms from Fibromyalgia can absolutely be disabling. If you are considering applying for SSI/SSDI, be sure to connect with a Rheumatologist who will document your symptoms (both physical and mental). Social Security Administration adjudicators read your medical records and will want a clear picture of your functional limitations to prove that you are unable to work. … [Read more...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis as a Common Impairment in Social Security Disability Claims
Rheumatoid Arthritis is a common impairment in Social Security Disability claims, but getting the actual diagnosis can be a long process. Here's a good explanation of common tests your doctor may order if you have symptoms of RA. If you are unable to work due to these symptoms call us and learn how we can help. If your doctor suspects that your joint pain and … [Read more...]
Disability Conditions List Series- Stroke
One of the most common condition on the Disability List is stroke. And although strokes are most certainly a significant medical occurrence, they do not always lead to permanent limitations that are at a level considered disabling by Social Security. When an individual files for disability on the basis of a stroke, the disability examiner will not make a medical disability … [Read more...]
