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Getting Social Security Disability Benefits for Aplastic Anemia or Other Bone Marrow Diseases

If you have severe aplastic anemia, a myelodysplastic syndrome, granulocytopenia, or myelofibrosis, you may qualify for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) or SSI.

Disability Benefits for a Bulging or Herniated Disc

The SSA usually finds that disability from herniated or bulging discs lasts less than a year.

Getting Disability for Triple X Syndrome (Trisomy X)

Disability benefits may be available for Trisomy X, or triple X syndrome, for those with severe mental or physical symptoms.

What Types of Cancer Qualify for Disability?

Whether you qualify for Social Security disability insurance depends on the type, location, and prognosis of your cancer, and how well it responds to treatment.

Can a Favorable ALJ Disability Decision Be Overturned by the Appeals Council?

Technically, yes, this can happen: a favorable ALJ decision can be overturned by the appeals council.

Getting Disability for Benign Brain Tumors

Benign brain tumors, while not cancerous, can press on critical areas of the brain and cause disabilities.

Can Certain Medical Conditions Get You Approved for Disability Automatically?

There are conditions for which disability is automatically approved if you fulfill the listed requirements.

Can a Child Get SSI Disability for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)?

Whether a child can get disability benefits for FAS depends on the severity of the symptoms.

Getting Disability for Antisocial Personality Disorder in a Child, Teen, or Adult

It's uncommon but not impossible to get Social Security disability benefits for antisocial personality disorder.

Getting Disability Benefits Because of a Dissociative Disorder

Social Security disability benefits are sometimes allowed for long-term dissociative disorder.

Bethany K. Laurence

Attorney · UC Law San Francisco

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