Skip to main content

Medical Conditions for Disability Approval

The Social Security Administration recognizes hundreds of different illnesses and conditions that qualify an American to receive Social Security Disability. Benefits are awarded based on the severity of the condition which the claimant is suffering from. There are 14 different categories of medical conditions that the SSA uses to distinguish disabilities; this impairment manual is known as the “Blue Book” and is the foundation of accepted disabilities.

 

Medical Conditions Recognized As Disabilities

The Social Security Administration recognizes hundreds of different illnesses and conditions that qualify an American to receive Social Security Disability. Benefits are awarded based on the severity of the condition which the claimant is suffering from. There are 14 different categories of medical conditions that the SSA uses to distinguish disabilities; this impairment manual is known as the “Blue Book” and is the foundation of accepted disabilities.

The Difference Between Physical and Mental Illnesses

The Social Security Administration recognizes hundreds of different illnesses and conditions that qualify an American to receive Social Security Disability. Benefits are awarded based on the severity of the condition which the claimant is suffering from. There are 14 different categories of medical conditions that the SSA uses to distinguish disabilities; this impairment manual is known as the “Blue Book” and is the foundation of accepted disabilities.

The Social Security Administration recognizes hundreds of different illnesses and conditions that qualify an American to receive Social Security Disability. Benefits are awarded based on the severity of the condition which the claimant is suffering from. There are 14 different categories of medical conditions that the SSA uses to distinguish disabilities; this impairment manual is known as the “Blue Book” and is the foundation of accepted disabilities.

Disability Claim Help

Are you seeing a doctor for your disability?
Is your disability expected to last 12 months or more?

By submitting you agree to our Terms & Privacy Policy.