Social Security Disability: Medical Conditions, Impairments, and Problems

Here is a listing of the most common medical impairments and conditions for which claimants seek Social Security disability benefits. For an overview of how medical conditions can qualify for SSI or SSDI disability benefits, see our article on how medical conditions qualify for Social Security disability.

Autoimmune Disorders

• Lupus, or Systemic Lupus Erythmatosus
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Rheumatoid Arthritis

Disorders of the Cardiovascular System

• Heart Failure

Disorders of the Digestive System

• Crohn's Disease
• Liver Disease
• Hepatitis

Disorders involving multiple body systems

• Lyme Disease

Endocrine System Disorders

• Diabetes
• Neuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy
• Obesity

Genito-Urinary Disorders

• Kidney Failure
• Interstitial Cystitis

Mental - Cognitive, Psychological & Psychiatric disorders

• ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Anxiety Disorder
• Autism
• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Drug Addiction
• Mood disorders
• Organic Mental Disorders (incuding Organic Brain Syndrome)
• Panic Attacks
• PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Schizophrenia

Miscellaneous

• Chronic Pain

Musculoskeletal Impairments - Bone, Joint & Tissue disorders

• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Disorders of the Spine
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Scoliosis
• Fibromyalgia
• Osteoarthritis, or Arthritis
• RSD, or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
• Ruptured Disc

Cancer

• Filing for Disability on the Basis of Cancer
• Mesothelioma (Cancer of the Mesothelium)
• Social Security Disability SSI and Breast Cancer

Neurological Disorders

• Seizure Disorder
• Stroke (CVA, Cerebrovascular Accident)
• Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI

Special Senses

• Vison Loss