Social Security Disability - Common Disabilities

The following information is a list of common disorders and diseases the Social Security Administration (SSA) deals with on a daily basis.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive nor is it to be an end all to your inquiries and research on a disorder or disease you may be dealing with. The most reliable source of information is of course your doctor. However once you have been diagnosed this list will give you insight as to the likelihood the Social Security Administration (SSA) will recognize your disease or disorder as one deserving of disability benefits.

Please note that severity of the disorder or the disease is an important factor in deciding whether or not you will receive benefits. Just because your disorder or disease is on this list does not make you per se eligible to receive disability benefits. Likewise if your disorder or disease is not on this list that does not automatically preclude you from receiving disability benefits. Once you have been diagnosed, the most accurate way of getting a glimpse of what your chance of receiving disability payments might be is to contact one of our experienced Social Security attorneys or advocates.

Major Categories of Common Disabilities:

• Musculoskeletal Disorders and Growth Impairments
• Vision Disorders
• Balance and Hearing Disorders
  
• Speech Disorders
• Breathing Disorders
• Heart and Blood Vessel Diseases
• Digestive System Diseases
• Kidney Diseases
• Blood and Lymphatic Diseases