While, in a sense, every person’s disability is unique, there are a few medical conditions that are far more commonly seen among those who apply for SSI and SSDi benefits. If you have one of these conditions, you may also potentially be eligible for Social Security disability benefits, provided you meet all of the prerequisites. Here are seven common disabilities found in SSDI and SSI disability claims:
- Developmental disabilities
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- A particularly common issue seen in SSI applications, these include all disabilities that people are born with, and which they may require lifelong care to manage. This may include issues like Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or severe autism.
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- Musculoskeletal disorders
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- This includes any conditions which negatively affect the muscles or bones of an applicant. This may include chronic issues like severe neck or back pain, as well as traumatic amputations or other injuries caused by severe injuries.
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- Blindness or deafness
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- Many SSDI and SSI applicants become eligible for benefits due to being deaf, blind, or having some other sensory disorder. This includes people who are born with these disabilities, as well as people who become blind or deaf due to a severe illness or injury.
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- Respiratory ailments
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- Many people who file disability claims do so because of a severe respiratory condition, which affects their ability to breathe normally. This can include COPD, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, or even particularly severe asthma.
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- Neurological disorders
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- These are disorders caused by issues with a person’s nervous system, and can either be congenital or be developed later in life. This may include issues like Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or epilepsy.
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- Psychological disorders
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- If a psychological condition is sufficiently disabling, it can qualify someone for SSDI or SSI disability benefits. This can include depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or OCD.
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- Cancer
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- Even when a cancer is not fatal, it can still impair someone sufficiently to qualify them as disabled. This may include just about any cancer diagnosis, such as leukemia, lymphoma, basal cell carcinoma, and other related conditions.
If you or a loved one need assistance applying for SSDI or SSI benefits, it is important that you seek the guidance of an experienced Social Security Disability benefits lawyer. The lawyers at Sullivan & Kehoe, LLP have over 50 years of combined experience between its attorneys and are available to you or your loved one in obtaining Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits. To schedule a consultation with our New York Social Security Disability benefits lawyers, call (631) 823-7155.
