Social Security Disability programs may consider many different physical, mental, and chronic medical conditions. This page provides general educational information about conditions that may be discussed in connection with disability evaluations.
Examples of medical conditions that may be relevant to disability evaluations include:
Examples include herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, and other conditions that may affect mobility or the ability to perform work-related activities.
Examples include depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and other mental health conditions that may affect daily functioning.
Examples include epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, muscular dystrophy, and peripheral neuropathy.
Examples include diabetes, heart disease, COPD, kidney disease, and other chronic conditions that may affect an individual's ability to work.
Examples include lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, and other autoimmune conditions.
Certain cancers and other serious medical conditions may be considered under applicable Social Security rules.
Examples include autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and cerebral palsy.
Examples include significant vision or hearing impairments that may affect an individual's ability to perform work-related activities.
Other conditions may also be considered depending on their severity, duration, functional effects, and applicable Social Security rules.
A medical diagnosis alone does not establish eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits. Individual circumstances, medical information, functional limitations, work history, and other applicable factors may be considered under Social Security Administration rules.
Eligibility and benefit decisions are made by the appropriate government agency.
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