Conditions That Qualify for Disability

Blood clotting disorders are conditions that affect how your blood forms clots — either clotting too easily (thrombosis) or not enough (bleeding disorders like hemophilia). SSA evaluates these conditions under Listing 7.08, which focuses on serious complications that repeatedly require hospital-level care. To meet SSA's criteria, your medical records must show a pattern of severe complications that result in multiple qualifying hospitalizations within a defined time period.

Bone marrow failure refers to a group of conditions where the bone marrow does not produce enough healthy blood cells. This category includes myelodysplastic syndromes, aplastic anemia, granulocytopenia, and myelofibrosis. SSA evaluates these conditions under Blue Book Listing 7.10, looking at how severely the disorder affects your body's ability to function. Because bone marrow failure can impact red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, SSA considers a range of complications and symptoms when reviewing your claim.

A bone marrow or stem cell transplant is a major medical procedure used to treat serious blood disorders. SSA automatically considers you disabled for at least 12 months from your transplant date, then reviews any lasting health problems after that period.

Sickle cell disease and other hemolytic anemias are blood disorders where red blood cells break down faster than the body can replace them, causing serious complications throughout the body. SSA evaluates these conditions under Blue Book Listing 7.05, which covers hemolytic anemias — including sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and their variants. To qualify for disability benefits, your medical records must document how your condition meets the specific clinical criteria outlined in Listing 7.05.