Vascular Disorders (Blood Vessel Conditions)

When Can You Get Disability Benefits for Coronary Heart Disease?

If your coronary artery disease has limited your ability to exert yourself so much that you can't work any job, you have a chance of getting 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).

Can You Get Disability Benefits for an Aneurysm?

Aortic aneurysms may qualify for Social Security disability automatically if they're severe enough.

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.

Can I Get Disability Benefits for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

Severe cases of peripheral artery disease (PAD) might qualify you for Social Security or veterans disability benefits.

Getting Social Security Disability Benefits for Fibromuscular Dysplasia

Those with complications from fibromuscular dysplasia may be eligible for disability benefits.

Arteritis: Can I Get Disability Benefits?

When arteritis starts limiting your functioning, you may be able to get Social Security disability benefits for it.

When Can I Get Social Security Disability for Marfan Syndrome?

If Marfan Syndrome has caused an aneurysm or serious heart murmur, you may be able to get disability benefits.

I Have Pulmonary Hypertension. Can I Get Social Security Disability Benefits?

If you’re experiencing moderate to severe limitations from pulmonary hypertension, Social Security might approve you for benefits.

Getting Social Security Disability Benefits for Vasculitis

If you're experiencing multiple or severe symptoms of inflamed blood vessels that are preventing you from working, you may qualify for disability benefits.

Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability

Written by a doctor former SSA chief medical consultant, Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability explains when you can get disability benefits for the various vascular disorders.

Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits

Nolo's book covers not only SSDI and SSI, but also Medicare and Medicaid rules for seniors and persons with disabilities.