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Social Security Disability Claims for COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a general term for several lung diseases, mainly chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
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Sleep Apnea and Social Security Disability
When chronic sleep apnea has lead to severe health problems, Social Security will consider whether the health conditions are so severe they keep you from working.
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Can You Get SSDI or SSI Disability for Asthma?
Those who suffer from frequent and severe asthma attacks that can't be controlled with medication may get Social Security disability benefits.
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Getting Disability Benefits for Pulmonary Fibrosis
If your pulmonary fibrosis severely affects your physical abilities, you should be able to get disability benefits.
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Social Security Disability & Cystic Fibrosis: Filing and Getting Benefits
Social Security approves disability benefits for cystic fibrosis that causes poor lung function, frequent exacerbations, or frequent hospitalizations.
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When Can I Get Disability Benefits for Lung Cancer?
If your lung cancer falls into any of the three categories below, your condition will be considered severe enough to meet the SSA's disability requirements ("meet the listing") for lung cancer.
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Social Security Compassionate Allowances
Certain serious and easily provable conditions are eligible for expedited approval through the Compassionate Allowance program.
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Getting Disability for Pneumonia or Other Lung Infections
Those who suffer from chronic lung infections that cause severely limited airflow may be able to get Social Security disability.
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Social Security Disability for Bronchiectasis or Pneumoconiosis
Breathing problems caused by the lung conditions bronchiectasis and pneumoconiosis can have very dramatic effects on your ability to function day to day.
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Are There Disability Benefits for Tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that affects approximately one third of the world’s populations, although most of those infected with the bacterium will never develop the disease.
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Can I Get SSI for Chronic Asthmatic Bronchitis?
Social Security Administration (SSA) includes chronic asthmatic bronchitis as a respiratory disorder listed in its Blue Book on social security disability.
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What Is Forced Expiratory Volume (FEV)?
Those who suffer respiratory and pulmonary diseases may claim disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). To determine the severity of the claimant's disability...