Cancer

Does SSA Qualify Cancer as a Disability?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides a lifeline to those living with cancer. They offer two pathways of application: some cancers automatically qualify as ‘listings’ while others are assessed through medical-vocational allowance which takes into account the applicant’s capabilities and former occupation. Additionally, for advanced cases, priority is given based on condition and prognosis – providing timely support in times when it matters most.

How Do I Get Approved for Benefits with Cancer?

Although a cancer diagnosis can be serious, it isn’t necessarily an automatic ticket to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Depending on the type of cancer and its progression or lack thereof, you may need other factors in order for your application to qualify. These might include being unable to have surgery because of how advanced the disease is; distant metastases which indicate that it’s spreading into hard-to-reach areas throughout your body; or recurrence even after treatments such as radiation are used. If approved though, SSDI could provide you with $3,345 per month so get yourself evaluated today!

Being diagnosed with cancer can be devastating, but in certain cases you may qualify for immediate disability benefits. Social Security recognizes eight types of carcinoma that are eligible based solely on the diagnosis – including Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Esophageal Cancer and Liver Cancer to name a few. So if you’ve been diagnosed with one of these cancers it may open up some additional financial support during this difficult time.

When determining the impact of a malignant tumor on an applicant’s disability, Social Security considers all relevant factors. This may include where in their body the cancer is located; how it formed and advanced over time; if treatment was attempted and its success rate; as well other post-treatment residual symptoms. Documentation should contain details such as diagnosis verification through medical history (symptoms, lab results) along with any biopsy observations that were made during surgery or examination of affected tissues to give further insight into the patient’s condition.