Understanding the Listing of Impairments
You may never have heard of the Social Security Administration (SSA)’s listing of impairments. You may also have heard rumors that your disability has to be on a certain list for you to qualify for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits.
At The Law Offices of Kenneth Hiller, PLLC, our attorneys will be happy to explain what the listing of impairments is and what it isn’t. Contact us today to set up a free consultation.
Pursuing SSD and SSI Benefits for People With Listed Impairments
The listing of impairments is a set of specific medical disorders that the SSA has recognized as causing total disability. If you can prove that you have one of these illnesses beyond a certain level of severity and you otherwise qualify for SSD, your claim should be approved.
This is not a complete list of all the disorders that qualify people for SSD. Having a listed impairment only means you do not have to go through the additional step of proving your inability to work. The listed impairments for adults are grouped into 14 categories:
- Musculoskeletal disorders (joint and spine problems, amputation, etc.)
- Sense and speech impairments (blindness, deafness, loss of speech, etc.)
- Respiratory disorders (asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep apnea, lung disease, etc.)
- Cardiovascular disorders (chronic heart failure, heart disease, aneurysm, etc.)
- Digestive disorders (liver disease, bowel disease, chronic weight loss, etc.)
- Genitourinary (reproductive and urinary) disorders (kidney failure, etc.)
- Hematological (blood) disorders (anemia, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, etc.)
- Skin disorders (chronic infections, dermatitis, burns, etc.)
- Endocrine disorders (diabetes, thyroid disorders, etc.)
- Multiple body system disorders (Down syndrome, etc.)
- Neurological disorders (Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, etc.)
- Mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, mental retardation, etc.)
- Malignant neoplasms (cancer) (skin cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, etc.)
- Immune system disorders (HIV/AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.)
Our attorneys leave no stone unturned when it comes to obtaining disability benefits for our clients. Even if you have a listed impairment, we will still take the time to obtain evidence that you are unable to work just in case SSA finds that the evidence is insufficient to establish that you meet a listing.
To discuss your case with an experienced disability benefits lawyer, contact us today.
Social Security Practice Areas
Social Security Disability General Information
- Denied Social Security Disability Claims?
- What Are Social Security Disability Benefits
- Who Is Eligible For Social Security Disability Benefits
- SSD and SSI Overview
- SSD Process Timeline
- Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
- SSD Application Process
- Types Of Disability Benefits
- Listed Impairments
- Misconceptions
The Social Security Disability Process
- The Decision And Appeal
- Expediting Your Hearing
- Federal Court Appeals
- Working With Your Doctor
- Attorney Partnership
Common Medical Conditions
- Types Of Medical Conditions
- Depression, Anxiety & Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome SSD SSI Benefits
- Fibromyalgia
- Joint Pain Orthopedic Injuries
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Lupus Lyme Disease
- Back, Neck Pain, Spinal Injuries
Types of Social Security Disability Benefits
- Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSD,SSDI,DIB)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- SSD When You Are 50 Or Older
- SSD Widows Widowers Benefits
- SSD Adult Child Benefits
- SSD Benefits For Dependents
- SSI Benefits For Children