Disability Due to Congenital Disorders Affecting Multiple Body Systems
There are several congenital disorders or conditions that severely affect a person's performance. These can be disabling both physically and mentally. Among these congenital conditions, the one most evaluated by Social Security is non-mosaic Down syndrome.
Congenital disorders that qualify for disability benefits
Although Down syndrome exists in mosaic and non-mosaic forms, only non-mosaic qualifies for disability. Non-mosaic Down syndrome is a genetic disorder in which those affected have three copies of chromosome 21 in all their cells (chromosome 21 trisomy); some have an extra copy of chromosome 21 attached to a different chromosome in all of their cells (chromosome 21 translocation). Virtually all people with this syndrome have facial or other physical characteristics, delayed physical development, and intellectual disabilities. People with Down syndrome may also have congenital heart disease, vision problems, hearing problems, and other disorders. If you have documented non-mosaic Down syndrome, you may be considered disabled from birth.
Other medical conditions that qualify for disability under the category of disorders that affect multiple body systems are:
- Caudal impairment syndrome
- Trisomy X syndrome (XXX syndrome)
- Dwarfism
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
What to do to apply for Social Security for congenital disorders that affect body systems
Remember that you need to have a medical record with diagnosis and treatment for that condition, and demonstrate that it affects or prevents you from working normally. Not all conditions are evaluated in the same way. Each case is very particular. Social Security will require a series of personal information, documents and medical evidence with your application for benefits. The first step is to be informed on all the details of the process and its requirements.
It is important that you seek advice from our experienced attorneys regarding the requirements and application process for conditions that affect multiple body systems. Get help from a Social Security attorney for the application process and give yourself the best chance of obtaining your benefits.
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