While there are as many reasons for people to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as there are applicants, a few reasons tend to be more common than others. If you have one of these conditions, you may also be eligible for SSDI or SSI benefits. Here are just seven of the most commonly seen disabilities in SSDI and SSI applications:
- Congenital disabilities
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- Many people do not realize that there are children who are eligible for SSI benefits, and this is often due to congenital disabilities that they have had since birth. These include issues like Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or spina bifida, among other things.
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- Impaired vision or hearing
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- People may also submit SSDI or SSI applications if they suffer from impaired vision or hearing, regardless of whether they were born with these issues. A variety of different illnesses and injuries can result in someone losing their sight, such as macular degeneration, cataracts, or diabetic retinopathy. Meanwhile, hearing loss may occur due to simple aging, or due to issues like ear infections or Meniere’s disease.
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- Psychological issues
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- Psychological problems can be just as disabling as any physical ailment, even if they aren’t always as obvious. Depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia, and OCD are all seen surprisingly often in SSDI and SSI applications for this reason.
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- Cardiovascular problems
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- Cardiovascular diseases broadly include any ailment that affects the heart or lungs, and may afflict people of all ages, although they tend to be more common in older applicants. This includes issues like coronary artery disease (CAD), atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure.
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- Neurological disorders
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- Many SSDI and SSI applications are related to neurological issues, which can affect the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system. These may include things like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, or Alzheimer’s disease, among other things.
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- Musculoskeletal problems
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- People suffer from musculoskeletal problems all the time, often due to injuries suffered in major accidents. This may include back and spine problems, degenerative disc disease, severe arthritis, or paralysis in one or more limbs.
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- Cancer
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- While cancer may not commonly be thought of as a disability, its effects can be devastating, and result in a surprising number of SSDI and SSI applications. Often, the issue is not just the problems caused by the cancer itself, but also the lingering effects of treatment, which can last even after a cancer has gone into remission.
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.
