Listed Impairments Under Social Security Disability
Some medical conditions are so obviously incapacitating that a diagnosis automatically triggers eligibility for Social Security Disability benefits. Other conditions require not only a diagnosis but also additional proof that you meet the criteria and that the symptoms prevent you from finding and keeping gainful employment.
Carson & Coil, can help you or your loved one file for benefits or appeal a denied claim. Our disability attorney, Paul Graham, has won benefits for a wide range of physical conditions and mental impairments. Based in Jefferson City, we provide a free case evaluation to claimants in surrounding counties of central Missouri.
Social Security Qualifying Disabilities
In 30 years of handling Social Security Disability claims and appeals, trial lawyer Paul Graham has won benefits in all of the main categories of listed impairments officially recognized by the Social Security Administration:
Physical impairments, including:
- Back and neck injuries
- Cancers and leukemia
- Heart and lung ailments
- Kidney and liver diseases
- Neurological disorders (multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's)
- Inflammatory diseases (arthritis, fibromyalgia)
- Autoimmune disease (lupus, HIV)
- Complications of diabetes
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
Mental impairments, including:
- Clinical depression
- Anxiety disorders/panic attacks
- Bipolar disorder/manic-depressive
- Schizophrenia
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Brain injury or cognitive disorders
Mr. Graham has a high success rate in appeals of denied claims for SSDI in both types of claims. In fact, mental disorders make up about half of our claims, whereas many less experienced attorneys do not like to take those cases. We excel at filling in the holes in the medical records to re-engage the Social Security system, and Mr. Graham personally prepares clients for the likely questions at their administrative law judge (ALJ) hearing.
The Benefits You Need and Deserve
We welcome people with all kinds of physical and mental impairments. We offer a free initial consultation, and there are no attorney fees unless we win benefits for you. Contact us today to speak with our Social Security benefits attorney.
