What medical conditions qualify for disability?

Social Security disability covers severe medical conditions preventing substantial gainful activity through Listing level impairments or functional limitations. Musculoskeletal disorders including back injuries, joint dysfunction, and amputations commonly qualify. Mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and schizophrenia meeting severity criteria. Cardiovascular impairments including heart failure, coronary disease, and peripheral arterial disease. Respiratory illnesses like COPD, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis limiting exertion. Neurological disorders including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, and neuropathy. Cancer qualifies during treatment and sometimes beyond depending on type and stage. Immune system disorders like HIV/AIDS, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Digestive conditions including inflammatory bowel disease and liver disease. Kidney disease requiring dialysis automatically qualifies. Endocrine disorders like diabetes with complications affecting multiple systems. Sensory impairments meeting specific vision or hearing loss criteria. Chronic pain conditions with objective medical evidence supporting limitations. Multiple impairments combining to preclude work despite individual non-severity. Understanding qualifying conditions helps evaluate disability claims for benefits.

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