Endocrine (Glandular) Disorders

Endocrine System Disorders and Disability Benefits

The endocrine system is responsible for regulating our body's functioning. Endocrine glands produce chemicals, called hormones, and release them into our bloodstream where they travel to different organs in the body.

Social Security Disability for Diabetes (Type I Or Type II)

If your diabetes has caused medical complications or organ damage that limits your activity, you may be able to get disability benefits.

Can I Get Disability for Graves' Disease?

It's hard to win Social Security Disability Benefits for Graves' Disease alone, but other factors may help you. Learn more here.

Can I Get Disability Benefits for Hashimoto's Disease?

Hashimoto's disease, also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, is an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid. Hashimoto's disease is the most common form of hypothyroidism in North America and it most often affects women.

Can I Get Disability for Hypothyroidism?

Hypothyroidism is a condition that occurs when the thyroid gland produces an inadequate amount of thyroid hormone. The most common causes of hypothyroidism are iodine deficiency, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and as a result of treatment for hyperthyroidism.

Can You Get Disability Benefits for Pancreatitis?

The pain and weight loss associated with chronic pancreatitis can make it difficult to work full time.

Disability and Addison's Disease: Filing for Social Security Benefits

Addison's disease can lead to serious heart and digestive problems, which can qualify for disability benefits.

Getting Disability Benefits for Thyroid Cancer

To get Social Security disability benefits, those without anaplastic or metastatic thyroid cancer will have to prove that the cancer has severely limited their ability to function.

Social Security Disability and Morbid Obesity

In deciding disability, Social Security will consider obesity only if it causes or contributes to listed impairments or severely limits your functioning.

Social Security Disability Benefits for Cushing Syndrome

Cushing syndrome is a hormonal disorder that occurs when high levels of cortisol are present in your body for a long period of time.

Social Security Disability Benefits for Thyroid Disorders

If you have complications from your thryoid diseases that prevent you from working, you might qualify for SSDI benefits.

Is It Possible to Get Disability for Hypoglycemia?

Getting disability benefits for hypoglycemia alone is rare but not impossible.