Making sure your bills are PAID and your family is provided for. We know that is of paramount importance to you. It lets you sleep at night. While you may absolutely qualify for SSD benefits the application process can be exhausting. And many first-time applicants get turned down. But success rates on professionally prepared appeals are significantly higher. The Fishman Law Firm handles appeals that will provide a proven road to success and an accepted Social Security Disability claim.

At the Fishman Law Firm we are here to help you qualify and receive the Social Security Disability benefits you are owed.

Your amount of monthly benefit is calculated on your average lifetime earnings. Which can be substantial! You've paid into the system. And if you are owed benefits, you should be receiving them, without delay.

Want to know more? Consulting with The Fishman Law Firm is free and without obligation. All you have to do is call is at 314.727.9293 during regular business hours. If it is after hours, lease fill our Contact form and let us know the best time and date to call you. Remember, our professional legal services are free and we only are paid when you collect your Social Security Disability benefits

Disabling Conditions

Disabling Conditions Eligible for Social Security Disability

Contained on this page is a listing of disabling conditions that can be considered severe enough by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to qualify a person for Social Security disability benefits. These conditions can interfere with an individual’s ability to achieve gainful employment, thereby making that person eligible for SSD benefits.

Many of these conditions are described in the impairment listing manual, or "Blue Book," used by state-run Disability Determination Services (DDS) to determine whether or not a person meets the SSA's criteria for total disability. Claimants who meet the eligibility criteria for a condition listed in the Blue Book should be awarded benefits through the Social Security Disability application process.

In addition to the Blue Book conditions listed below, individuals may qualify for disability benefits under one of the SSA's 200+ Compassionate Allowance listings. Through the Compassionate Allowance initiative, claimants suffering from extremely severe medical conditions may qualify for expedited consideration of their Social Security Disability claim, thereby drastically reducing the waiting period before approval.

If you believe that you are disabled and would like to know more about applying for Social Security Disability with any of the following conditions, please click on the name of the disease for detailed information about symptoms, diagnoses, and SSA disability criteria for that particular condition. Additionally, you can complete a free evaluation form to find out if you qualify.

• Cardiovascular System Conditions of the heart, such as High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure and Blood Clots
• Digestive System Digestive disorders, such as Crohn's Disease, and Hepatitis.
• Endocrine System Conditions of the glands that secrete hormones, such as Thyroid Disorders and Obesity
• Genitourinary Impairments Impairments concerning the reproductive organs and urinary system, including ones requiring Dialysis such as Renal Disease.
• Hematological Disorders Blood disorders, such as Chronic Anemia and Sickle Cell Disease
• Immune System Disorders Conditions of the immune system, including HIV and Lupus
• Malignant Neoplastic Diseases This concerns various forms of Cancer, including Breast Cancer and Prostate Cancer
• Mental Disorders Mental illnesses, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Schizophrenia
• Multiple Body System Impairments Conditions that affect multiple body systems, including Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
• Musculoskeletal System Conditions that affect the muscular and skeletal systems, including Herniated Discs and Degenerative Disc Disease
• Neurological Problems Disorders of the body's nervous system, including Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy
• Respiratory System Concerning the lungs and the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, such as Asthma and Lung Infections
• Skin Disorders Problems of the skin, including Cellulitis and Hidradenitis Suppurativa
• Special Senses and Speech Impairments concerning sight and hearing, such as Hearing Loss and Vision Loss