Can a Cancer Diagnosis be the Basis for Awarding Disability Benefits?
Many individuals suffering from cancer wonder if they can receive Social Security Disability benefits. Fortunately, this is one of the most straightforward sections of the Listing of Impairments, or “Listings.” Listings are a kind of shortcut to disability. They allow for a finding of disability without considering vocational factors such
THE THIRD STEP – The Listing Of Impairments
The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a five step process in determining whether or not you are disabled. We have discussed step one and step two previously. In this blog, we will discuss step three - Listed Impairments. SSA maintains a list of certain conditions that it considers per se disabling.