Social Security Disability: How Can I Qualify in Oklahoma?

In order to automatically qualify for Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI), you must verify a diagnoses of a qualifying disease or injury.  Such injuries and disabilities are listed by the Social Security Administration.  They are in a manual known as the “blue book”.  This includes both physical and mental impairments.  These qualifying conditions are as follows:

• Musculoskeletal conditions, such as back injuries and trauma
• Cardiovascular problems, including congestive heart failure and certain heart diseases
• Sensory conditions, such as impaired hearing or vision problems
• Respiratory conditions, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
• Neurological diseases, such as epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease
• Mental conditions, including generalized anxiety disorder and manic depression
• Autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, HIV, Aids and certain forms of arthritis
• Digestive disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome
• Cancer
• Skin conditions, such as dermatitis
• Urological and genitourinary conditions, such as kidney failure

Medically Equivalent Conditions

In the event that your medical condition is not one of the enumerated impairments listed above, you may still be able to qualify for SSDI.  Specifically, your disability may be medically equivalent to the one of the blue book’s qualifying conditions.  This is what the SSA refers to as “equaling a disability listing”.  For example, if you have a form of arthritis not above but medically similar to one of the listings, you may still qualify for SSDI. Call our Social Security Lawyers in TUlsa for more information.

The Degree To Which Your Impairmant Affects Your Ability To Work

A person who files for SSDI may still be eligible to receive disability benefits.  This is true even if his or her condition does not meet or equal one in the blue book.  In this case, the SSA will evaluate the nature of your impairment and the degree in which it affects your ability to work and perform basic tasks.   For instance, those that suffer from migraine headaches may still be eligible for SSDI. This is if the claimant’s condition makes it impossible to work either in a full or part time capacity.  The fact that migraine headaches are not listed in the blue book is of no consequence when a claimant’s level of impairment is severe.  In order to prove your eligibility in this regard, you should document your condition and the level in which it prevents you from functioning in a work environment.

Contact Our Social Security Lawyers in Tulsa

If you have been denied SSDI benefits, or need assistance in filling out your benefits application, contact our Social Security Lawyers in Tulsa at Kania Law Office today at 918-743-2233.  We will take the time necessary to review your case, advise you of your legal options, and help maximize your chances of obtaining the benefits you deserve. Don’t wait – call us today to learn more about how we can help you.

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