Conditions That Qualify for Disability

Down syndrome is a genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. SSA evaluates disability claims for Down syndrome under Listing 10.06 in the "Multiple Body Systems" category of the Blue Book. Non-mosaic Down syndrome — which includes both chromosome 21 trisomy and chromosome 21 translocation — is specifically listed, meaning SSA will consider whether your medical records document the diagnosis according to the criteria in that listing.