Parkinson’s Disease and qualifying for Disability Benefits
The SSA recognizes Parkinson’s Disease in its Blue Book. To qualify for disability a person must meet the requirements of the listing or prove they are unable to work.
The SSA recognizes Parkinson’s Disease in its Blue Book. To qualify for disability a person must meet the requirements of the listing or prove they are unable to work.
The SSA recognizes diseases that cause paralysis such as brain tumors and stroke. Also accidental trauma to the brain or spine are included in this listing.
The SSA does not list Scoliosis as an impairment however it might still qualify for disability benefits if certain conditions are met. An experienced disability lawyer explains.
The Social Security Administration recognizes autoimmune disorders in their Bluebook under Section 14 so if it has impacted your ability to work you may qualify.
If you suffer from a Mental Illness you may qualify for disability benefits. The SSA has specific conditions to qualify for issues like depression and anxiety.
The Compassionate Allowance program identifies medical conditions that meet its criteria for disability, reducing the wait for disability determination.
The Social Security Administration added a new impairment listing in 2017 under which a person with PTSD may qualify for Social Security Benefits.