Sometimes chronic obstructive uropathy is present at birth. In other cases, the condition is the result of an accident, injury, or another illness. Regardless of why or how the disorder develops however, it causes serious, even life-threatening complications, including kidney damage and renal failure.

The obstruction of urine flow from the kidney to the bladder may be complete or partial. It may come and go, dependent upon the cause of the condition. Severe chronic obstruction can qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

As the most common cause of hypothyroidism, Graves’ disease is a prevalent endocrine disorder that is often successfully managed by medications and other treatment methods. Some people with this autoimmune-driven disorder are unable to control their symptoms though, and some also experience debilitating and disfiguring eye issues.

Chronic Liver Disease takes on many forms, including conditions like hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer. Each can cause a range of serious symptoms, including fatigue, digestive problems, jaundice, metabolic issues, concentration problems, and mental disorientation.

Mitral Valve Prolapse affects the valve of the heart that directs the flow of blood from the left to the right chamber of the heart.

The valve is usually enlarged, which can lead to a variety of heart complications, including blood washing back into the left ventricle from the right in addition to irregular heartbeats (fibrillation). In rare and severe cases, the condition can cause heart attacks.

Soft Tissue Sarcomas can sometimes qualify for disability benefits even in their early stages. When these forms of cancer have spread or metastasized, they meet the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) medical eligibility requirements for receiving disability benefits.

The same is true for soft tissue sarcoma that returns following initial treatment.

As a genetic disorder that impacts muscle development and movement and sometimes breathing and feeding, X-Linked Myotubular Myopathy (XLMTM) is a severe disability. The Social Security Administration (SSA) knows that many infants born with this condition do not survive childhood. That those who do make it to adulthood require lifelong support and specialized care.

Also known as Duncan Syndrome or Duncan Disease, X-Linked Lymphoproliferative Disease (XLD) is an immune disorder that often leads to cancer and other life threatening symptoms and complications. The Social Security Administration (SSA) understands the inherently disabling nature of the disease and expedites the review of disability applications filed on behalf of children with XLD.

As a rare cerebral palsy disorder characterized by a number of other severe symptoms, Sjogren-Larsson Syndrome (SLS) meets the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) medical eligibility requirements for disability benefits.

The SSA knows children and adults with SLS require significant supportive care throughout their lives. The severely debilitating nature of the disorder lead to its inclusion in the Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program, which ensures Social Security Disability (SSD) claims are reviewed more quickly and approved as often as possible.

Children affected by Seckel Syndrome (SCKL) automatically meet the medical requirements for receiving disability benefits. This syndrome is also recognized by the Social Security Administration (SSA) as an inherent and often devastating disability. For this reason it is approved for quick disability review under the Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program.

Disability Benefit Programs

Kids usually get benefits through the SSA’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, but Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are sometimes available too.

Disability Benefit Programs

The SSA has two disability programs: