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Which conditions qualify for disability claims?

Posted by Robert T. Karns | May 18, 2018 | 0 Comments

Your social security claim in Rhode Island might be denied outright if you do not have a qualifying condition. However, the definition may be less strict than you think when it comes to which impairments qualify for the disability programs offered through the Social Security Administration.

New medical conditions are constantly being investigated and discovered, so your impairment may not be on the official list. If this is the case, it is probably even more important that you supply as much evidence as possible. Evidence could include:

  • Medical imaging
  • Laboratory tests
  • Physician's appraisals
  • Complete medical history

According to FindLaw, the SSA divides medical impairments into several categories. Some common examples include:

  • Mental and emotional disorders
  • Brain and nerve problems
  • Issues with the lungs
  • Back, neck and joint disabilities

If you were to suffer from a condition that falls into one of these categories, or from one of the others on the exhaustive SSA list, you might qualify for disability insurance or supplemental income.

You might want to note that while this list is different for adults and children, the discrepancies are minimal. The good news is that, even if you do not see your specific condition— or your child's— on the SSA index of impairments, you could still have a chance for success while applying for benefits.

In addition to your medical records, you would likely need to supply clinical evidence supporting your claims of disability. A complete portfolio of evidence and support for your arguments is often the best combination for obtaining disability compensation, whether it is for a standard impairment or for one that is not on the official index. This is not intended as legal advice, so please regard it only as educational material.

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