What Disabilities Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits? - 0 views
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disabilityexpert on 01 Apr 25If you are struggling with a difficult medical condition, you may find that it has changed your life in many ways. You may not be able to participate in recreational activities you once enjoyed. In fact, you may not even be able to do many of your normal day-to-day activities. Depending upon the severity of your condition, it may even prevent you from working and earning an income as you otherwise would. If you find yourself in this situation, you may wonder if you are eligible to receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. Let's look at what types of conditions may qualify for benefits and how to pursue them. What is the Blue Book? To determine whether or not a particular applicant qualifies for disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will consider two primary factors. These factors include: A qualifying medical condition The condition has rendered the applicant disabled for one continuous calendar year or more. The second condition is fairly self-explanatory, but the first requires more explanation. After all, there are so many different medical conditions - how do you know if your particular condition "qualifies"? It's an important question to ask. To determine if a particular condition qualifies for benefits, the Social Security Administration will often consult what is known as the "Blue Book." The Blue Book is a guide containing various physical and mental impairments and accompanying symptoms. Part A of the Blue Book is for adults aged 18 or over, and Part B is for children under 18. Each part of the Blue Book has 14 categories of medical conditions. These conditions are included across a wide variety of categories of mental and physical impairments. If you can establish through sufficient medical proof that you have a condition listed in the Blue Book, you will typically increase your chances of being approved for benefits. However, if you don't have a condition listed in the Blue Book, you shouldn
