Is having no spleen a disability

Is An Autoimmune Disease a Disability?

Autoimmune diseases are disabilities according to the SSA. There are over 80 autoimmune diseases that the SSA considers are disabilities that qualify for social security disability benefits including multiple sclerosis, type I diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.

If you can prove that your autoimmune disease is so severe that you will be unable to work full time for at least 12 months, the SSA will consider your autoimmune medical condition as a disability, and you should be able to qualify for Social Security disability benefits.

The SSA uses the Blue Book, which is a list of disabilities, as a guide to determine whether you are eligible for Social Security disability benefits.

Most disabling medical conditions fall under one or more of its 14 sections. When the SSA decides whether your autoimmune disease is eligible for disability benefits it will depend on the symptoms you are e Is having no spleen a disability? - ScienceOxygen LYNE