More Articles by Diana Chaikin

Learn about some of the most common errors made in disability denials (that can be corrected on appeal).

Social Security evaluates endocrine disorders based on which gland is malfunctioning and how other parts of the body are affected.

If your back problems reduce your capacity to sit, walk, and bend to the point where you can't work, you may qualify for disability.

Dyslexia alone usually won't qualify for benefits, unless it's accompanied by another disorder.

When symptoms from syringomyelia affect your ability to perform the physical and mental duties of full-time work, you may qualify for disability.

Severe cases of hyperhidrosis that don't respond to treatment may be disabling.

Having a medical expert at your disability hearing can make up for complicated or incomplete medical records.

Severe, recurring skin infections may qualify as a disabling skin condition.

Claimants with ulcerative colitis may qualify for Social Security disability benefits if they suffer from chronic and frequent complications of IBD.

Long-term side effects from cancer treatment or advanced cancer stages can qualify you for SSDI or SSI.

Diana Chaikin