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Disability for Cardiovascular Problems
In evaluating cardiovascular disability claims, the SSA focuses on whether your heart problems (such as the narrowing of your coronary arteries or your heart's reduced pumping capacity), limit your functioning so much that you are not able to work without risking adverse cardiac events.
Articles on Getting Disability for Heart and Blood Vessel Disorders
Most people who apply for disability for heart conditions are evaluated under the SSA impairment listings for ischemic heart disease (coronary artery disease and heart attacks) or chronic heart failure (congestive heart failure).
Questions & Answers on Disability for Cardiovascular Problems
Users' questions on cardiovascular medical conditions and whether they qualify for disability benefits.
Resources on Getting Disability for Heart Conditions
You need to know what criteria SSA medical consultants are looking for when evaluating cardiovascular disability claims.
Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability
Written by a former chief medical consultant for the SSA, this book goes into great detail on the specific severity requirements for every cardiovascular impairment listed in the SSA's blue book.
Written by a former chief medical consultant for the SSA, this book goes into great detail on the specific severity requirements for every cardiovascular impairment listed in the SSA's blue book.
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