Hepatitis is a viral infection that can seriously damage your liver. For some, the disease is extremely debilitating and affects you for a long time. For others, it cures itself. Because of this, having just hepatitis many not be enough to qualify you for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). There are three different types of hepatitis that affect your body differently. HAV is usually acute and short lasting. HBV and HCV can be chronic and last for your entire life.

A herniated disc is when the cushioning between your spinal discs has ruptured, which can cause constant pain, numbness, and weakness in arms or legs. They are generally caused by stress on your spine overtime as you get older, but can also be caused by an injury.

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the intestines. Treatment regiments are only to alleviate the symptom; there is no cure. Because of this working with can Crohn’s can be hard or nearly impossible. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two disability benefit programs that could be the answer you’re looking for.

Proof That You Can’t Work

Certain cardiovascular problems are eligible to qualify for Social Security disability benefits (SSD). The condition can be congenital or acquired and needs to negatively affect the normal functioning of the heart or circulatory system (arteries, veins, capillaries, and the lymphatic drainage). However, getting approved for disability can be a long, hard process. Here are some tips to help the process go a little more smoothly.

Cancer is a serious diagnosis that affects you, your family, and friends. It causes physical, mental, and financial burdens that you don’t want to deal with. The Social Security Administration (SSA) can help you through one of its disability benefits programs. Many forms of cancer are also on the Compassionate Allowance List, which means your claim can be approved in as little as a few weeks. However, in order the claim to be approved, you need sufficient medical evidence. Here are some things that can make the process a little easier.

Epilepsy is a common neurological disease, where seizures are caused by disturbed nerve cell activity. The constant seizures and treatment plans can be stressful, both physically and financially. Applying for Social Security disability benefits can help with the costs and allow you to stay home and focus on what’s important.

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In knee replacements, metal and plastic parts are used to replace a damaged knee with extreme pain, usually from arthritis or injury. There are three types of surgery: partial only takes out part of one knee, total (TKR) takes out one whole knee, and bilateral is when both knees are replaced at once.

If you suffer from syncope, you may be eligible for Social Security disability. Syncope is a loss of consciousness that is brief. Often called fainting, syncope occurs when there is a decreased blood flow to the brain which causes the brain to get a limited supply of oxygen. A generally limited supply of oxygen to the entire body can also be a cause for syncope as well.

Ulcers can develop in any soft tissue of the body but are most common in the digestive tract and on the skin. Ulcers alone rarely qualify for disability benefits, but when they are severe, chronic or long-term, and prevent gainful employment, they can meet Social Security Disability (SSD) medical eligibility requirements.

Ulcers are often seen in combination with other medical conditions. The combined effects of multiple medical issues can satisfy the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) severity level requirements for granting disability benefits as well.