Social Security Disability is available to many people who suffer from severe skin conditions. Some conditions Social Security covered under the Listing 8.00 include ichyosis, bullous disease, chronic infections of the skin or mucous membranes, dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, genetic photosensitivity disorders, and burns. Many people that experience skin disorders are subject to many different symptoms from unpleasant discomfort to excruciating pain. For this reason,

Among the many complicated disorders that can be considered for Social Security Disability, hematological disorders might be considered the most complicated by some. The Social Security Administration considers several different hematological disorders under the 7.00 Listings (For more information on what a listing is and how it affects you, please read my previous post in my blog explaining this). SSA states on their website that they "evaluate non-malignant (non-cancerous

Kidney disorders are not necessarily a frequent claim to see if applications for Social Security Disability; however they certainly do occur. The Social Security Administration categorizes these as "genitourinary disorders resulting in chronic kidney disease (CKD)". Some sub-categories Social Security also lists for disability are chronic kidney disease with chronic hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, chronic kidney disease with a kidney transplant, chronic kidney disease

Digestive disorders seem to be a growing issue for many people applying for Social Security Disability. Some impairments that Social Security discusses falling into the category of "digestive" include "gastrointestinal hemorrhage, hepatic (liver) dysfunction, inflammatory bowel disease, short bowel syndrome, and malnutrition." By far the most common illnesses I see within this grouping are inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowl syndrome. As a Disability lawyer, somet

Social Security Disability may be a possible option for those suffering from cardiovascular problems or heart impairments. Social Security defines cardiovascular impairments as "any disorder that affects the proper functioning of the heart or circulatory system (that is, arteries, veins, capillaries, and the lymphatic drainage)." As you probably know, there are countless issues one can have with their heart. When considering Disability for heart problems, Social Security co

Respiratory impairments, like many others, can range from very light to extremely chronic. If you do not qualify for Disability under one of Social Security's listings (as most people do not), the severity of your respiratory issues will be evaluated under many factors. Some questions I often discuss with clients suffering from these impairments are: How often are you experiencing these symptoms? What causes your symptoms? Does anything help with these symptoms? Do you use

Similar to vision loss, hearing loss can be a difficult disability to analyze for Social Security Disability. Why is this? Like vision loss, many people struggle with hearing loss especially as they become older; however, a person's hearing loss must be very severe to qualify for Social Security Disability. This is another disability that is extremely important to have objective evidence from your doctor demonstrating exactly how bad your hearing truly is. Simply telling

Social Security defined visual disorders as "abnormalities of the eye, the optic nerve, the optic tracts, or the brain that may cause a loss of visual acuity or visual fields." Social Security continues by clarifying that "loss of visual acuity limits your ability to distinguish detail, read, or do fine work [while] a loss of visual fields limits your ability to perceive visual stimuli in the peripheral extent of vision." A common standard Social Security has to be considere

Musculoskeletal disorders are generally pain or injuries to the bones, joints, muscles, and tendons of a claimant. In my practice, musculoskeletal disorders are likely the most common reason people are trying to get Social Security Disability. Musculoskeletal disorders cover everything from back and neck disorders like degenerative disc disease and spinal stenosis to major dysfunction of a joint like the shoulder, knees, ankles, and hips. Amputations and burns are also con

Social Security has a seemingly endless list of disabilities that they recognize to be considered disabled by their standard. An easy way to take a look at the various disabilities Social Security recognizes is to look at the listings at Social Security's website. As discussed in the past, these listings do not necessarily represent every single disability possible for Social Security Disability; however, they do cover the vast majority of disabilities and break disabilitie