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Disabling Conditions

Serving the Western United States

The most significant part of claiming Social Security is proving that you are disabled –meaning that you have a physical or mental condition that prohibits you from performing any substantial, gainful activity. This disability must have lasted a year, is anticipated to last a year, or is expected to be fatal. These factors prevent claimants from attempting to collect benefits if they have a short-term or partial disability, since Social Security income is only for those who suffer total disability.

However, the determination of whether or not you are ‘disabled’ leaves room for dispute. Just because your doctor says you are unfit to work, or if you feel too ill or mentally incapable or working, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will not necessarily agree. For this reason, it is important that you have a Social Security Disability benefits attorney on your side, fighting for your right to collect benefits.

The Evaluation of Your Disability

The SSA evaluates claimants’ disabilities using its own team of medical professionals, based on its specific and strict guidelines. The following factors will determine if you qualify under the SSA’s guidelines:

  • Inability to work: your physical or mental condition must prohibit you from performing the responsibilities of your job on a daily basis.
  • Maximum earnings: if you continued to work after becoming disabled, you must not have earned (or cannot currently earn) over $860 per month or more during the first 12 months of your disability.
  • Qualifying disability: your disability must be listed on the SSA’s “list of impairments” or be otherwise approved by the administration’s medical team.

Even if you meet only the requirements for maximum earnings and the inability to work, your condition may still qualify if:

  • Your condition prevents you from consistently performing the work you did prior to your disability
  • You are not able to adjust to another type of work

Examples of Disabling Conditions

The SSA’s “list of impairments” is extensive. The categories range from cardiovascular system conditions and skin disorders to mental disorders, speech impairments immune system disorders and impairments that affect multiple body systems.

A few examples of the SSA’s disabling conditions include:

Musculoskeletal System

Special Senses and Speech

Respiratory System

Cardiovascular System

Digestive System

Genitourinary Impairments

Hematological Disorders

Skin Disorders

Endocrine Disorders

  • Adrenal Gland Disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Obesity
  • Parathyroid Gland Disorders
  • Pituitary Gland Disorders
  • Thyroid Gland Disorders

Impairments that Affect Multiple Body Systems

  • Mosaic/Non-mosaic Down Syndrome
  • Trisomy X Syndrome (XXX Syndrome)
  • Fragile X Syndrome
  • Phenylketonuria (PKU)
  • Caudal Regression Syndrome
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Neurological

Mental Disorders

Malignant Neoplastic Diseases

Immune System Disorders

If you were denied disability benefits and you believe you have a qualifying condition, please contact the qualified Social Security Disability benefit attorneys at Law Offices of Fred J. Fleming today. Our knowledgeable SSD lawyers will fight for your rights and help you get your claim approved so you can collect the money you deserve.

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    The National Advocates organization is pleased to announce that Mr. Fred Fleming has been selected for inclusion into its Social Security Disability Law specialty, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers as recognition of their superior skills and qualifications in the field.

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