What impairments may Qualify for Social Security Disability?
The Social Security Administration uses a list of impairments in order to evaluate a person’s medical condition and determine what qualifies as a disability in order to qualify for benefits. There are 14 sections with disabilities listed in each section. Your condition does not necessarily have to meet the exact definition of the listing to be considered for Social Security Disability benefits. Musculoskeletal System Amputation Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Ankylosing Spondylitis Avascular Necrosis Back Pain Bone Cancer Bone Spurs Bursitis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Clubfoot Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Degenerative Disc Disease Dysautonomia Fibromuscular Dysplasia Fibromyalgia Fracture of an Upper Extremity Fracture of the Femur, Tibia, Pelvis, or One or More of the Tarsal Bones Gout Herniated Disc Hip Replacement Inflammatory Arthritis Joint Pain Knee Replacement Lumbar Stenosis Lyme Disease Major Dysfunction of a Joint Muscular Dystrophy Myasthenia Gravis ...