In order to qualify for social security disability benefits, you must establish two things: 1) that you cannot perform your past work, AND 2) that you are unable to perform other types of employment. Specifically, the condition or conditions that you are suffering from must last or be expected to last for at least 12 months.
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A variety of medical impairments can constitute a disability. Most importantly, the medical impairment must be severe and it must prevent you from the performance of substantial work activity.
Common Medical Impairments
- Orthopedic disorders: back, neck, hips, knees, shoulders, ankles/feet
- AIDS
- Asthma
- Cancer
- Carpal tunnel and other hand impairments
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Circulatory problems
- Crohn’s/Colitis
- Diabetes
- Fibromyalgia
- Heart Problems
- Hepatitis
- Lung disease
- Lupus
- Neurological diseases and disorders
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Side effects of medications and treatment
- Various mental health problems