Articles
Articles
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Can You Get Social Security Disability Benefits for Anemia?
If your anemia is so severe that you require blood transfusions, you may be able to get disability benefits.
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Sickle Cell Anemia and Social Security Disability Benefits
Learn about your options for getting Social Security disability benefits based on sickle-cell anemia.
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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.
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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.
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Disability for Raynaud's Disease: Benefits and Filing Information
For those with complications from Raynaud's, or Raynaud’s phenomena in conjunction with another condition, disability benefits are possible.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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What Is Syncope and Is It Eligible for Disability?
Most types of syncope are not eligible for Social Security disability benefits.
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Disability and Lymphedema - Benefits and Filing
When lymphedema has caused cardiovascular problems or difficulties walking or using your hands, disability benefits are possible.
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Disability for Varicose Veins: Benefits & Filing Information
If you suffer from severe pain related to varicose veins, you may be able to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits.
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Can I Get Social Security Disability for Hemochromatosis?
Those with severe symptoms or organ damage caused by hemochromatosis may be eligible for disability benefits.
Resources
Resources
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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.