Helping New Yorkers Make Sense of SSA’s Listing of Immune System Disorders

If you have been diagnosed with a severe immune system disorder that has caused you to become disabled, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits.

A New York disability lawyer can evaluate your case to determine if you qualify and can assist you with the process of filing your claim or appealing it, if you were initially denied Social Security disability benefits.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) breaks down immune system disorders into 3 main categories, including: 

• Autoimmune disorders - these are chronic, multisystem impairments that vary from one patient to another. They are also known as collagen vascular disorders, connective tissue disorders and rheumatic diseases.
• Immune deficiency disorders (excluding HIV infection) - patients with this type of disorder generally experience frequent, unusual infections that are difficult to treat. Patients are at risk of developing malignancies or developing an autoimmune disorder.
• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection - this comes with an increased risk of cancer, infection and other serious conditions.  

To fully understand whether you may qualify to receive Social Security disability benefits, you should consult with a New York disability lawyer. A lawyer will evaluate your case and help you file for benefits if you suffer from an immune system disorder. 

Contacting a New York Disability Lawyer 

Before you file your Social Security disability claim, be sure to take advantage of this free consumer's guide: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Social Security Disability Claim. Contact a New York disability lawyer at Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola for help in building your disability claim - 1-800-976-4904.