Getting Disability Benefits for a Listed Impairment

What Medical Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability or SSI?

Learn more about which illnesses and diseases are likely to qualify for disability benefits. A medical condition or impairment doesn't need to be listed in Social Security's Blue Book to qualify for disability benefits.

Social Security Blue Book: A Listing of Impairments

Disability examiners use a list of impairments known as the "Blue Book" to determine if an individual will qualify for disability automatically.

What Does It Mean to Equal a Social Security Disability Listing?

When you have a medical condition that doesn't quite meet the criteria in one of Social Security's disability listings, Social Security might agree that your condition is medically equivalent to a disability listing.

Functional Equivalence for Children's Disability Applications

If your child has very significant difficulties in important areas of functioning, they could qualify for SSI disability benefits.