Blood Disorders

Can You Get Social Security Disability Benefits for Anemia?

If your anemia or related conditions are severe enough to keep you from working, you may be able to get disability benefits.

Sickle Cell Anemia and Social Security Disability Benefits

Learn about your options for getting Social Security disability benefits based on sickle-cell anemia.

Pernicious Anemia and SCD: Can I Get Disability Benefits?

If you suffer from pernicious anemia and it affects your ability to function at work, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits.

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.

Getting Disability for Raynaud's Disease

If you have complications from Raynaud's that significantly limit your ability to function, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits.

Can You Get Disability Benefits for High Blood Pressure?

Find out if your high blood pressure can qualify you for benefits from Social Security disability.

Disability Benefits for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) or Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)

It's difficult to qualify for disability due to thrombosis, unless it has led to chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).

Is Social Security Disability Available for Hemophilia or Other Bleeding Disorders?

If you've been diagnosed with a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia and you're unable to work, you may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits.

What Is Syncope and Is It Eligible for Disability?

Ongoing, severe symptoms of syncope may eliminate the types of jobs you're able to do.

Getting Social Security Disability Benefits for Lymphedema

You may qualify for disability if lymphedema symptoms such as pain and reduced mobility keep you from working full-time.

Getting Social Security Disability for Varicose Veins

If you suffer from severe pain related to varicose veins, you may be able to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits.

Can I Get Social Security Disability for Hemochromatosis?

Those with severe symptoms or organ damage caused by hemochromatosis may be eligible for disability benefits.

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability

Written by a former SSA medical consultant, Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability covers blood disease and disorders that can cause permanent disability.