Some medical conditions automatically qualify for Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits. Generally, these conditions fall into 3 categories:
1. The condition qualifies for a Compassionate Allowance.
There are more than 200 medical conditions that qualify. An application must be filed. To check which impairments are on this list, click on the link below
https://www.ssa.gov/compassionateallowances/conditions.htm
2. The Medical Condition is Terminal.
A condition that will result in death within 12 months can usually be approved without contest. Social Security will need documentation from a doctor or approved medical provider. An application for benefits must be filed.
3. The Condition Meets a Listing. If your symptoms are very severe, you may meet or equal a listed impairment in the Social Security "Blue Book." Even if you do meet a listing, you may still have go through an appeal process to get approved, so it's not exactly automatic, at least not until you get an administrative law judge to look it.
In most other cases, claimants need to go through the lengthy application and appeal process. It is normal these days to require two appeals to get a claim paid. The first appeal asks for "Reconsideration" which is rarely helpful. The second appeal takes the case before an administrative law judge, where there's a better chance for approval.
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