If you have severe depression you might be able to get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If your depression can be controlled by medication then chances are that your application for disability will be denied. Don’t make the mistake that many people do and assume that a prescription for anti-depressants from you family doctor will automatically qualify you for SSDI or SSI benefits.
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Specific Illness
Taylor, in El Cajon, California, says “I have been diagnosed with Lupus and am unable to work, will I qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance?”
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Lyme disease is an emerging infectious disease that is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected tick. If not treated early or adequately, Lyme disease can be disabling and difficult to treat.
Lyme disease is not listed in the social security administration’s listing of impairments; however, this does not mean that you can’t get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for Lyme disease. When a person’s disability is not in the listing of impairments, the Disability Determination Services (DDS) examiner must decide if the disabled individual is able to engage in Substantial Gainful Activity.
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To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) on the basis of vision impairment, there are three listings in the Social Security Administration’s List of Impairments which may apply to most claims involving loss of vision. READ MORE…
The Social Security Administration’s Office of Disability publishes a book titled “Disability Evaluation under Social Security”. It is often referred to as the Blue Book. This book contains the official List of Impairments and is used to determine if a claimant for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is eligible for disability benefits.
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Josh, in Mission Viejo, CA, says “my father suffered a stroke and is unable to work, will he be eligible for Social Security Disability?”
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Emmett, in Los Angeles, CA, asks “Will I be able to qualify for Social Security Disability if I have Bipolar Disorder?”
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Bruce, in San Diego, California says “I have been seeing my chiropractor for my severe back pain. Is a chiropractor an acceptable source of medical evidence for a disability claim?”
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Don in Ramona, California says “The pain caused by my fibromyalgia is so bad that it prevents me from being able to work. Will I be able to get SSDI benefits?”
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Jim, from Poway, California, asks “Is it difficult to win a Social Security Disability case with a mental illness?”
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Steve, in San Marcos, California, would like to know if it’s possible to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) with frequent asthma attacks.
Asthma is listed on the Social Security’s listing of impairments in section 3.03 under “Respiratory System”. For most people, asthma is controllable by medication, however, for some people, asthma can be a chronic disability.
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