Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
If you suffer from mixed connective tissue disease that is so severe you are unable to work and earn a living, you may be eligible to be approved for disability benefits administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The process for filing for disability benefits with mixed connective tissue disease includes filing a claim with supporting evidence. If denied, you will need to file an appeal. Mixed connective tissue disease combines the symptoms of lupus, polymyositis, and scleroderma, but it could also have rheumatoid arthritis as well, which could lead to a debilitating overlapping disease. This can make it difficult to work, potentially qualifying you for disability benefits. Mixed connective tissue disease is a progressive disease and is reviewed using Listing 14.06 as undifferentiated and mixed connective tissue disease. To be approved by the listing, you must show involvement of two or more organ systems or body systems with one of the organ systems involved modera...