Can Certain Medical Conditions Get You Approved for Disability Automatically?

The answer to this question is...Yes and No

Certain impairments are singled out and specified in the Social Security Administration's Impairment Listing Manual (used by DDS disability examiners). And claimants who have listed medical problems (i.e. in the manual) at the level of specified in the manual can be approved for benefits somewhat easily.

However, the disability evaluation process, even for listing-level impairments, is never automatic.

All disability claims are evaluated and scrutinized according to the medical evidence gathered by Disability Determination Services at the Initial Claim and Reconsideration levels and (generally) by a Representative--attorney or non-attorney--at the ALJ hearing level.

Whether a claimant for social security benefits based on disability has a single health problem, such as congestive heart failure, or several medical problems (for instance, diabetes, high blood pressure, and back problems), the decision on their claim will be determined by the information held by their medical providers.

Therefore, again, disability claimants should seek regular medical treatment throughout the entire time their disability claim is pending. This is to make sure their condition (and case) is properly documented for evaluative purposes.

Disability cases in which the medical evidence is scant and doctor visits are sporadic will, generally, have little chance of approval, while claimants who get regular medical care will usually have more solid cases, and a better chance of winning benefits.