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The Blue Book is a guide for evaluating disability claims under Social Security. It contains medical criteria for various impairments that affect adults age 18 and over, such as musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and mental disorders.
- 1.00 Musculoskeletal Disorders
If your musculoskeletal disorder causes a reduction in...
- Disability Evaluation
Disability Evaluation Under Social Security has been...
- 1.00 Musculoskeletal Disorders
Learn how the Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates disability claims based on the Listing of Impairments (Blue Book) and other factors. Find out how to apply for disability benefits online or in person, and what evidence is needed for your claim.
29 cze 2022 · The Blue Book is a guide for the SSA to determine if a condition is disabling enough to qualify for benefits. Learn how to use the listings, what to do if your condition isn't listed, and how to appeal if denied.
If your musculoskeletal disorder causes a reduction in muscle strength, the report must document measurement of the strength of the muscle (s) in question. The measurement should be based on a muscle strength grading system that is considered medically acceptable based on your age and impairments.
Social Security will use the Blue Book listing of serious medical conditions to evaluate whether your illness qualifies you for disability benefits. The Blue Book lists both physical and mental impairments, including common disorders like back issues, respiratory disorders, and depression.
6 cze 2023 · The Social Security Disability Blue Book informs medical professionals of how the SSA’s disability criteria work. It includes a “Listing of Impairments” that covers the conditions that qualify for SSDI and SSI. These listings explain one way the SSA defines your medical eligibility for benefits.
8 kwi 2024 · If you have strong medical records, you may qualify for disability automatically by meeting the description of an impairment listed in the SSA Blue Book.
