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How Social Security Evaluates Digestive Disorders
The Social Security Administration evaluates digestive system disorders based on their severity and impact on your ability to work. To qualify for benefits, your condition must prevent you from working for at least 12 months or be expected to result in death. Medical documentation of your symptoms, treatments, and their impact on your daily activities is essential for a successful claim.
Common Digestive Disorders List
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, can qualify for disability benefits when severe. The SSA considers factors such as intestinal bleeding, abdominal pain, fatigue, and weight loss. Your medical records should document hospitalizations, surgical procedures, and how symptoms prevent you from working.
Chronic Liver Disease
Advanced liver disease can significantly impact your ability to work through symptoms like fatigue, confusion, bleeding problems, and fluid accumulation. The SSA evaluates factors including blood tests, imaging results, and complications such as esophageal varices or hepatic encephalopathy when determining disability.
Short Bowel Syndrome
This serious condition results from the surgical removal or disease of the small intestine. The SSA considers factors such as malnutrition, weight loss, and the need for parenteral nutrition when evaluating disability claims for short bowel syndrome.
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhaging
Severe bleeding in the digestive tract can qualify for disability benefits when it requires blood transfusions and results in ongoing complications. The SSA evaluates the frequency of bleeding episodes and their impact on your ability to maintain employment.
Chronic Pancreatitis
This painful condition can qualify for disability benefits when it causes severe symptoms despite treatment. The SSA considers factors such as weight loss, malnutrition, and the impact of chronic pain on your ability to work.
How Our Attorneys Can Help with Your Digestive Disorder Claim
Securing disability benefits for digestive system disorders requires detailed medical evidence and a thorough understanding of SSA requirements. Our experienced attorneys will:
- Review your medical records to ensure they properly document your condition
- Help gather additional evidence to support your claim
- Guide you through the application process
- Represent you at appeals hearings if necessary
- Communicate with the SSA on your behalf
