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Congenital Disorders And Social Security Disability Benefits

A congenital disorder is a medical condition which is present at birth. If severe enough, a congenital disorder may qualify a person to receive Social Security disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. Congenital disorders are covered under Section 10.00 of the Listing of Impairments.

Section 10.00 Congenital Disorders That Affect Multiple Body Systems

Section 10.00 includes only one impairment, non-mosaic Down Syndrome (10.06). Although Down syndrome exists in non-mosaic and mosaic forms, the SSA only evaluates non-mosaic Down syndrome under this body system.

10.01 Category of Impairments, Congenital Disorders That Affect Multiple Body Systems

10.06 Non-mosaic Down syndrome, (chromosome 21 trisomy or chromosome 21 translocation), documented by:

  1. A laboratory report of karyotype analysis signed by a physician, or both a laboratory report of karyotype analysis not signed by a physician and a statement by a physician that you have Down syndrome (see 10.00C1); or
  2. A physician’s report stating that you have chromosome 21 trisomy or chromosome 21 translocation consistent with prior karyotype analysis with the distinctive facial or other physical features of Down syndrome (see 10.00C2a); or
  3. A physician’s report stating that you have Down syndrome with the distinctive facial or other physical features and evidence demonstrating that you function at a level consistent with non-mosaic Down syndrome (see 10.00C2b).
10.00 Congenital Disorders that Affect Multiple Body Systems

Other Congenital Disorders

There are many other impairments that can cause deviation from, or interruption of, the normal function of the body or interfere with development; for example, congenital anomalies, chromosomal disorders, dysmorphic syndromes, metabolic disorders, and perinatal infectious diseases. These conditions include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Trisomy X syndrome (XXX syndrome),
  • Fragile X syndrome,
  • Phenylketonuria (PKU),
  • Caudal regression syndrome, and
  • Fetal alcohol syndrome.

In these impairments, the degree of deviation or interruption may vary widely from individual to individual. Therefore, the resulting functional limitations and the progression of those limitations also vary widely. For this reason, Social Security evaluates the specific effects of these impairments on you under the listing criteria in any affected body system(s) on an individual case basis.

Get Help with Your Social Security Disability Claim

If you have a congenital disorder or are just looking to see whether you qualify for disability benefits with the Social Security Administration, call Pensacola Social Security disability attorney Nick A. Ortiz. Mr. Ortiz represents Social Security disability claimants nationwide and he has experience handling claims for congenital disorders. Call (888) 321-8131 for a free case evaluation.

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