Some Illnesses Automatically Qualify for SS Disability
The Compassionate Allowance program identifies medical conditions that meet its criteria for disability, reducing the wait for disability determination.
The Compassionate Allowance program identifies medical conditions that meet its criteria for disability, reducing the wait for disability determination.
The Social Security Administration recognizes muscular dystrophy as an impairment in its Blue Book under Section 11. You must meet both the health and work requirements.
The SSA recognizes peripheral neuropathy as an impairment under Section 11.14 so you may qualify for disability assistance if you meet certain criteria.
There are differences in eligibility requirements, application process, and compensation, but perhaps the most important distinction is the way the two agencies define “disability.”
Veterans can get benefits for disability through both Social Security and the Veteran’s Administration. The agencies differ in how they determine disability.