SSDI Conditions/Injuries/Diseases
Oklahoma City Personal Injury Lawyers
No one wants to think about the possibility of becoming disabled. It’s tough to imagine not being able to provide for yourself or your family because of a severe mental or physical condition.
But the fact is it happens more often than you think. The Social Security Administration reports that three in every 10 U.S. workers who are 20 years old today have a chance of becoming disabled before age 65.
If you do become disabled and unable to work for a year or more, the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program is in place to assist you with financial benefits.
Types of Conditions Covered by SSDI
There are a large number of medical conditions that may be covered by SSDI. The Social Security Administration uses a five-step process to determine whether or not you are disabled. You can read more about that process here. The agency also produces a list of impairments that are considered severe enough to qualify for disability benefits.
Even if your particular condition is not on this list, you may still be eligible for SSDI benefits. Any of the following conditions may be covered by SSDI:
- Chronic Pain (such as Migraine Headaches, Reflex Pain Syndrome or Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome)
- Lupus
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis
- Mental Illness (such as Bi-Polar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Hepatitis C or other Liver Disease
- Cancer
- Back and Spinal Conditions (such as Herniated Discs or Degenerative Disc Disease)
- Cardiac and Respiratory Diseases (including Heart Attack or Asthma)
- Neurological Conditions (such as Seizures or Stroke)
- Loss of Speech, Sight or Hearing
- Diabetes
- High Blood Pressure
- Chron’s Disease
- Diverticulitis or Irritable Bowel Syndrome (or other Digestive Diseases)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (or other types of Repetitive Stress Injury)
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Clinical Obesity
- Head Trauma or Brain Disease
- Pancreatitis
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Lyme Disease
- Thyroid Problems
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Autoimmune Disorders
- Genitourinary Disorders
- Bone, Joint and Tissue Disorders
Qualifying for SSDI benefits can be complex, and in many cases, an appeals process is required. If you’d like more information on SSDI benefits or have questions about your specific situation, don’t hesitate to contact the experienced SSDI attorneys at Stipe Injury Law. As personal injury lawyers with more than 50 years of legal experience under our belts, we’re here to help.
Although medical professionals are required by law to exercise the utmost care, skill and diligence when treating their patients, it is estimated that over 90,000 people every year are either injured or killed due to physician or nurse error. 
When workers are injured, employers and their workers compensation insurance carrier are responsible for providing those employees with the medical care they need as quickly as possible. 
If you are disabled, and can no longer work, the federal government offers disability payments to individuals who qualify under the Social Security Disability Insurance plan. 
