Applying for SSD for Disorders That Affect Multiple Body Systems
There are many disorders that affect multiple body systems, but the Social Security Administration (SSA) limits this category of the impairment listing to relatively few disorders. Non-mosaic Down syndrome is the primary impairment named in this category. Other chromosomal abnormalities may also qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. In addition, the SSA will consider:
- Metabolic disorders
- Congenital anomalies
- Dysmorphic syndromes
- Perinatal infectious diseases
- Birth defects caused by down syndrome or fetal alcohol syndrome
The SSA specifies fetal alcohol syndrome, trisomy X syndrome, fragile X syndrome, phenylketonuria (PKU) and caudal regression syndrome as impairments that will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
For individuals whose condition is not named in the SSA's impairment listing, it may still be possible to get SSD benefits. The key is to prove with medical evidence that your residual functional capacity is not sufficient to perform substantial gainful activity. This requires the assistance of an experienced SSD benefits attorney.
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Schwartzapfel Partners P.C. has more than 150 years of combined legal experience. We fight for SSD benefits for people like you every day. Contact our disability benefits lawyers online or call us toll free at 888-801-1914 for a free consultation. We can help you apply for SSD for a disorder that affects multiple body systems.
With our experience, we know what medical reports, lab results, test findings and other information to submit to the SSA. We will carefully review your application to ensure that your doctor has accurately documented the disease's effect on your daily life and ability to work.
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