Disability Determinations by Impairment

The Social Security Blue Book - Listing of Impairments

The Blue Book covers both physical and mental impairments, and it discusses many serious diseases that can be disabling.

Disability Determination for Alcoholism

You can no longer win Social Security disability by claiming alcoholism as an impairment, but many alcoholics suffer from other disabling conditions that may qualify.

Disability Determination for Anxiety Disorders

Read up on how Social Security evaluates disability claims based on generalized persistent anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Disability Determination for Back Problems

To get disability for back pain, you’ll have to show the Social Security that your pain is beyond the moderate back pain that many people experience and that you have trouble standing, walking, or sitting or long periods.

Disability Determination Following Back Surgery

Corrective surgery for degenerative disks, stenosis, or other back problems may leave someone unable to work - "disabled" according to Social Security - and eligible to receive monthly disability benefits.

Disability Determination for Bipolar Disorder

Here are some tips on how to get Social Security disability benefits for bipolar disorder.

Disability Determination for Celiac Disease

If your condition is severe enough, or combined with impairments caused by other illnesses, you may get Social Security Disability benefits for celiac disease.

Disability Determination for Chronic Migraine Headaches

It's quite difficult to get Social Security Disability benefits for chronic migraines, considered by some to be a neurological disorder.

Disability Determination for Depression

Social Security has a list of criteria you must fulfill to qualify for disability benefits for depression.

Disability Determination for Diabetes

It's difficult to qualify for Social Security disability benefits for diabetes unless you have other complications.

Disability Determination for Drug Addiction

If drug abuse has caused serious physical damage, you may be able to get disability benefits from Social Security.

Disability Determination for Hearing Loss or Deafness

Deaf applicants, or those with profound hearing loss, should be able to qualify for disability benefits—either by meeting the SSA's listing, or through a medical-vocational allowance. Here is how it works.

Disability Determination for Heart Problems & Cardiovascular Disease

Social Security looks at various tests to determine the severity of your heart condition and whether your doctor has restricted your activities.

Disability Determination for Lung Disease

You can get disability benefits for respiratory disorders if they severely affect your ability to work.

Disability Determination for Obesity

You may get disability benefits for obesity if it equals another impairment listing outlined by Social Security.