Qualifying for disability benefits can be a challenging process that requires a significant quantity of paperwork and evidence to support your claim for financial assistance due to a medical condition. There is usually a waiting period after you submit your application before your eligibility is determined. If your application is denied, you will need to spend more time and effort appealing the decision. As a consequence, it’s a good idea to check your medical condition’s eligibility against the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) guidelines before submitting an SSDI application.

While no circumstances automatically ensure disability benefits, several conditions may result in faster approval. The “Blue Book” of the Social Security Administration summarises the most prevalent conditions considered for evaluation when filing for disability benefits. If your disease is not included in the Blue Book, you may still be eligible if it prevents you from engaging in significant gainful activity (SGA) and is likely to keep you from working for at least a year.

Before delving into the most generally accepted medical illnesses, it is critical to grasp the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability, which may differ from a medical diagnosis. The terms “substantial gainful activity (SGA)” and “significant functional impairment” are important to understand since the SSA uses these markers to establish eligibility for benefits.