Frequently Asked Questions

A federal insurance program that is available to individuals that are unable to work due to physical and/or mental disability.

Social Security Disability Insurance program or Title II is eligible to individuals that have worked in jobs covered by Social Security. Supplemental Security Income or Title XVI is available to individuals that may not be eligible for SSDI/Title II. Sometimes people are eligible for both.

You can file online for Title II. You can contact SSA for an appointment to file. You must file Title XVI with SSA.

1. a. Amputation injuries
2. b. Arthritis
3. c. Asbestos/Mesothelioma
4. d. Back or neck injuries
5. e. Blood diseases
6. f. Breathing impairments
7. g. Burn injuries
8. h. Cancer
9. i. Carpal tunnel syndrome
10. j. Cerebral palsy
11. k. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
12. l. Diabetes, Type I or II
13. m. Fibromyalgia
14. n. Fractured pelvis
15. o. Hearing damage
16. p. Heart attack
17. q. Hip replacement
18. r. HIV or AIDS
19. s. Leg or Knee Injury
20. t. Liver disease
21. u. Lupus
22. v. Loss of mobility
23. w. Loss of sight injuries
24. x. Multiple sclerosis
25. y. Muscular dystrophy
26. z. Musculoskeletal disorders
27. aa. Narcolepsy
28. bb. Renal or kidney problems
29. cc. Sick building syndrome
30. dd. Silicosis
31. ee. Speech impediments
32. ff. Stress related illnesses
33. gg. Traumatic brain injuries
34. hh. Mental health

These are included with SSDI and SSI.

Most times, not always. Individuals can be approved at the initial and/or Reconsideration level.

As long as you are disabled. A medical review will be conducted by SSA.