Qualifying for Disability Benefits with Thyroid Gland Disorders
Your thyroid creates and produces hormones that play a role in many different systems throughout your body. When your thyroid makes either too much or too little of these important hormones, it’s called a thyroid disease. There are several different types of thyroid disease, including hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroiditis and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. To learn more about how the Social Security Administration (SSA) defines this disability, visit Section 9.00 of the Blue Book.
Do Thyroid Gland Disorders Qualify for Disability?
Yes, people with thyroid gland disorders do qualify and there are several Blue Book listings involving thyroid disorders. Some of the more common thyroid medical issues and how the SSA addresses and evaluates them include:
- Listing 13.09, Malignant Neoplastic Diseases, Thyroid Gland is the Blue Book listing used to assess thyroid cancer.
- Listing 5.08, Weight Loss Due To Any Digestive Disorder is the Blue Book listing used to assess unintended weight loss due to a thyroid condition.
- Listings in Section 4.00, Cardiovascular System is the Blue Book listing used to assess thyroid-related heart conditions.
- Listing 11.04, Central Nervous System Vascular Accidents is the Blue Book listing used to assess thyroid condition-related strokes.
- Listing in Section 12.00, Mental Disorders is the Blue Book listing used to assess anxiety, depression, and other cognitive issues brought about by various thyroid conditions.
How Do I Apply for Disability Benefits?
To apply for disability benefits, it’s important to understand the disability application process. If you’ve been diagnosed with a thyroid gland disorder and believe you may qualify, contact us today for a free disability case evaluation.
