by Jonathan Cole | Jan 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Leg Circulation Problems Qualify for Social Security Disability Understanding Listings 4.11 (Chronic Venous Insufficiency) and 4.12 (Peripheral Arterial Disease) Severe circulation problems in the legs can make everyday activities — standing, walking, or even...
by Jonathan Cole | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Serious Heart Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits Understanding Listings 4.09 (Heart Transplant) and 4.10 (Aortic Aneurysm) Living with a serious heart condition can change every part of your daily life — your ability to work, care for...
by Jonathan Cole | Jan 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Understanding SSA Listing 4.06 Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a heart condition present at birth. While some people with CHD are able to live active lives, others experience serious, ongoing symptoms that interfere with daily activities and the ability to work....
by Jonathan Cole | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Recurrent Heart Arrhythmias Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits Heart rhythm disorders can be frightening and unpredictable. For some people, arrhythmias don’t just cause palpitations — they lead to fainting, near-fainting, and serious safety risks,...
by Jonathan Cole | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Ischemic Heart Disease Qualifies for Social Security Disability Benefits Ischemic heart disease — often caused by narrowed or blocked coronary arteries — can lead to chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, and dangerous cardiac events. For many people, these...
by Jonathan Cole | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
What Is Social Security Listing 4.02? Listing 4.02 applies to adults with chronic heart failure who remain severely limited despite following prescribed medical treatment. To qualify under this listing, both Part A and Part B must be satisfied. In other words: You...
by Jonathan Cole | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
When Serious Lung Conditions Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits Living with a severe respiratory condition can make even basic daily activities exhausting — and holding a steady job may become impossible. Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are...
by Jonathan Cole | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Living with cystic fibrosis (CF) is a lifelong challenge. For many adults, CF doesn’t just affect breathing — it impacts energy, nutrition, hospitalizations, and the ability to work consistently. If CF has reached a point where maintaining employment is no longer...
by Jonathan Cole | Jan 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
If a serious respiratory condition makes it hard for you to breathe, work, or get through daily activities, you may wonder whether Social Security Disability benefits are available. The answer is often yes, but qualifying depends on very specific medical criteria. At...
by Jonathan Cole | Jan 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hearing loss, balance disorders, and speech impairments can dramatically affect a person’s ability to work, communicate, and live independently. The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes that these conditions can be disabling, even when they are not...
