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What Are The Requirements For Social Security Disability?

In order to apply for Social Security Disability (SSDI), you must show that you have a medical condition that prevents you from working enough to be self-sustaining. The medical condition (a physical or mental impairment) must last more than 12 months or be terminal.

I am attorney Cory DeLellis. My law practice focuses on Social Security Disability (SSDI) and related issues. I can help you determine whether you qualify for SSDI. I will work to ensure that you have what is needed to meet the SSDI requirements to pursue a successful application.

How the SSA Evaluates Your Medical Condition

To approve your claim, the Social Security Administration (SSA) needs specific, objective proof. They will check to see if your condition is severe enough to be on their “Blue Book” of medical listings.

Even if your condition doesn’t meet a listing, you can still win your case. We can prove that your Residual Functional Capacity (RFC)—which is the most you can do in a work setting—prevents you from performing any full-time job. This is where our legal experience is critical.

Qualifying Physical Impairments

Proving a physical impairment requires more than just a diagnosis; it requires extensive medical evidence like MRIs, X-rays, and specialist reports that document your specific functional limitations. We have experience building strong cases for a wide range of physical conditions.

Learn more about how we handle claims for:

  • Back, Spine & Arthritis Conditions: Including degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, and osteoarthritis.
  • Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain: How to prove an “invisible” illness that doesn’t show up on an X-ray.
  • Neurological & Autoimmune Disorders: Building cases for complex conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Lupus.
  • Cancer & Heart Conditions: Securing benefits for serious diagnoses, including claims that qualify for expedited review.
  • Diabetes, Crohn’s Disease & IBD: Proving disability based on the complications of your condition, such as neuropathy or vision loss.

Qualifying Mental Impairments

Mental health claims are common but are often denied due to a “lack of objective evidence.” We understand how to gather the necessary documentation from your doctors and therapists to show how your symptoms—such as an inability to concentrate, memory issues, or panic attacks—make sustained work impossible.

Learn more about how we handle claims for:

  • Depressive & Bipolar Disorders: Proving limitations from fatigue, cognitive fog, and absenteeism.
  • Anxiety & Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: Arguing your case based on an inability to interact with the public or handle workplace stress.
  • PTSD & Trauma-Related Disorders: Documenting how triggers and hypervigilance prevent you from being a reliable employee.
  • Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders: Building a case based on a long-term medical history of “serious and persistent” functional limitations.

Ready to Apply? Learn how to get your initial application right the first time.

Get Client-Centric Social Security Disability Guidance

At The Law Offices of Cory A. DeLellis, we take a client-centered approach. This means we put you first, we stay in communication with you and we always strive to obtain the best outcome for you. I offer a free phone consultation so that you can get the information you need and get your questions answered. Call 619-567-4462 or send us an email to arrange a time to talk. With offices in San Diego, El Centro and Riverside, my firm serves clients throughout San Diego County and Riverside County.