Did you know that over 61 million adults in the USA have some form of disability?
If you or a person you love has a disability, you will know the struggle involved in accessing even normal services.
While financial support is available from the state, often disability qualifications involve a complicated process that can be overwhelming for many people.
If you are wondering how you can benefit from state support, why not read our in-depth article to find out the answers.
How Do I Know If My Problem Is Considered a Disability?
While a medical condition may cause pain and discomfort, only conditions that the government specifically recognizes will qualify for disability support.
The social security administration produces a manual called the impairment listing manual, commonly known as the “Blue book”. This publication lists all the conditions that are considered disabilities in the eyes of the state. If a person’s condition meets these criteria they may benefit from social security support.
Of course, there may be times when it is not clear whether a person meets the criteria. In some cases, they may want to challenge the wording of the criteria. In this case, it would be good to arrange legal counsel. See more here about how legal counsel can help with this.
What Medical Conditions Are Considered Disabilities?
The blue book is updated periodically with new definitions and criteria. However, in 2020 the following conditions are considered as disabilities that are eligible for social security:
- Musculoskeletal problems
- Hematological disorders
- Cardiovascular conditions
- Digestive tract problems
- Immune system disorders
- Neurological disorders
Of course, there are many other conditions listed in the book. However, this guide shows that the blue book covers aa great range of general conditions.
How can you know if your condition provides eligibility for social security support?
How Do You Get Financial Support for a Disability?
Should you have a condition listed in the blue book, this, unfortunately, does not mean that you are automatically eligible for social security.
You will first need to get a diagnosis and documentation to prove the diagnosis from your doctor. In a minority of cases, this will allow you to receive benefits. In most cases, there is a further stage of criteria to meet. Only after meeting these further criteria will you be able to receive financial support.
All You Need To Know About Disability Qualifications and Much More
If you or someone you love has a disability of some kind, you will know how challenging it can be to understand disability qualifications for state support.
Knowing what you are eligible for and how to receive it may take constant research and effort. However, applying these simple principles can help you get the help you need as soon as possible.
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