Medical Conditions - Eligibility for Disability Benefits

Degenerative Disc Disease, Back Pain & Social Security Disability

It's not easy to win a disability claim based on degenerative disc disease. Here's what a disability examiner looks for in a DDD claim.

Disability Benefits for a Bulging or Herniated Disc

The SSA usually finds that disability from herniated or bulging discs lasts less than a year.

Social Security Disability and SSI for Depression

Learn about your chances of getting Social Security disability benefits based on depression.

Mental Illness and Social Security Disability

Disability applications for cognitive, emotional, psychological, and psychiatric problems are often approved on appeal.

What Heart Conditions Qualify for Disability?

Social Security will approve disability benefits for various types of advanced heart disease.

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.

Social Security Disability for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

While Social Security doesn't often approve carpal tunnel cases initially, applicants have been successful in winning disability benefits on appeal.

Can You Get SSDI Disability or SSI for Osteoarthritis?

Social Security sometimes grants disability benefits when the pain and stiffness of arthritis severely limits an individual's mobility or use of the hands.

Can You Get Social Security Disability for Epilepsy?

Whether you'll get disability benefits for epilepsy depends on the types of seizures you have, their frequency, and how they disrupt your daily activities.

Can You Get Disability Benefits for Parkinson's Disease?

If your PD is severe enough to significantly limit your ability to perform work-related activities, you can get disability.

Sleep Apnea and Social Security Disability

If your sleep apnea or related complications are severe enough to keep you from working, you could qualify for SSDI or SSI.

Can You Get 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.

Social Security Disability & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS, CFIDS)

Social Security uses the CDC's definition of chronic fatigue syndrome to evaluate CFS/CFIDS for disability.

Social Security Disability & SSI Benefits for Lupus

Those with lupus and significant limitations in daily activities, social functioning, or the ability to concentrate should be able to get benefits.

Social Security Disability Benefits for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

If you suffer from IBS alone, it's difficult, but not impossible, to get disability benefits from Social Security.

How to Get Disability Benefits for Ulcerative Colitis

Claimants with ulcerative colitis may qualify for Social Security disability benefits if they suffer from chronic and frequent complications of IBD.