{"id":3968,"date":"2020-06-30T06:41:33","date_gmt":"2020-06-30T06:41:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esperaiellolawgroup.com\/?p=3968"},"modified":"2025-11-03T15:56:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T21:56:42","slug":"what-common-conditions-qualify-for-disability-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aiellolawgroup.com\/news\/what-common-conditions-qualify-for-disability-benefits","title":{"rendered":"What Common Conditions Qualify for Disability Benefits?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re not sure whether you have a condition that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiellolawgroup.com\/what-common-conditions-qualify-for-disability-benefits.html\">qualifies you to receive disability benefits<\/a>, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiellolawgroup.com\/attorneys\">attorneys<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiellolawgroup.com\">Aiello Law Group<\/a> have taken the time to list out some of the most common conditions others claim <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiellolawgroup.com\/practice-areas\/social-security-disability\">disability<\/a> benefits for so you can compare.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Musculoskeletal System &amp; Connective Tissue Disorders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiellolawgroup.com\/what-common-conditions-qualify-for-disability-benefits.html\">conditions<\/a> that affect a person\u2019s nerves, muscles, tendons, or ligaments typically fall into this category. In fact, a majority of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiellolawgroup.com\/practice-areas\/social-security-disability\">disability<\/a> benefits recipients suffer from either a musculoskeletal system or connective tissue disease or disorder, which can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spinal Disorders<\/li>\n<li>Scoliosis<\/li>\n<li>Fibromyalgia<\/li>\n<li>Rheumatoid Arthritis<\/li>\n<li>Degenerative Disc Disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cardiac &amp; Circulatory Disorders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any condition known to impact blood flow to\/from the heart, or throughout the body, can be considered a cardiac or circulatory disorder. These types of conditions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Angina<\/li>\n<li>Congenital Heart Defects<\/li>\n<li>Arrhythmia<\/li>\n<li>Hypertension<\/li>\n<li>Coronary Artery Disease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cancers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whether benign (non-cancerous), or malignant (cancerous), neoplasms, also known as tumors, are a type of abnormal and often invasive tissue mass that can dramatically impact a person\u2019s life, causing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lung Cancer<\/li>\n<li>Mesothelioma<\/li>\n<li>Pancreatic Cancer<\/li>\n<li>Esophageal Cancer<\/li>\n<li>Breast Cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Nervous System &amp; Sense Organ Disorders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sense organ disorders and nervous system conditions are those that intensely affect an individual\u2019s memories and practical abilities. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Blindness<\/li>\n<li>Deafness<\/li>\n<li>Sciatica<\/li>\n<li>Chronic Fatigue Syndrome<\/li>\n<li>Parkinson\u2019s Disease<\/li>\n<li>Neuralgia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mental Disorders<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Qualifying for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiellolawgroup.com\/practice-areas\/social-security-disability\">disability<\/a> benefits for a mental disorder can be tricky, but it isn\u2019t impossible. You must ensure you have proper documentation from a licensed mental health or medical professional, and it must severely reduce your ability to function on your own. Each case is different though, so if you are struggling, it is worth it to ask <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiellolawgroup.com\/attorneys\">attorneys<\/a> if you think you may qualify for benefits based on your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/li>\n<li>Schizophrenia<\/li>\n<li>Organic Brain Syndrome<\/li>\n<li>Panic Attacks<\/li>\n<li>Autism<\/li>\n<li>Asperger\u2019s Syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Final Thoughts?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>While this is merely a brief list compared to the many qualifying conditions the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">SSA<\/a> accepts for applying for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiellolawgroup.com\/practice-areas\/social-security-disability\">disability<\/a> benefits, it\u2019s important to acknowledge that simply having a qualifying diagnosis does not automatically entitle you to receive them. Every disorder and disease has its own strict requirements that must be met for approval, and every case is different.<\/p>\n<p>Think you may have a qualifying condition? Want to get started applying for your benefits? Our phenomenal team of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiellolawgroup.com\/practice-areas\/social-security-disability\">Social Security disability attorneys<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiellolawgroup.com\">Aiello Law Group<\/a> is here to help! Just one consultation with us, and we\u2019re certain we can determine your eligibility, and even help you get the process started! Call us, today, at <a href=\"tel:13139644900\">313.964.4900 <\/a>or fill out the form in the sidebar or on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aiellolawgroup.com\/contact\">contact page<\/a>, and learn more about how we can help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re not sure whether you have a condition that qualifies you to receive disability benefits, you\u2019re not alone. That\u2019s why, our attorneys at Aiello Law Group have taken the time to list out some of the most common conditions others claim disability benefits for so you can compare. Musculoskeletal System &amp; Connective Tissue Disorders [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[8,12],"class_list":["post-3968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-social-security","tag-social-security-disability"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What Common Conditions Qualify for Disability Benefits? - Social Security Disability Attorneys | Workers Compensation Attorneys | Elder Law Attorneys | Aiello Law Group<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What Common Conditions Qualify for Disability Benefits? Call Aiello Law Group at 313.964.4900 or fill out the form below, today! 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