Social Security Disability: List of Impairments, Medical Conditions, and Problems

Here is a list of the most common medical impairments and conditions that Social Security sees on disability applications.

Updated 4/26/2024

Here is a list of the most common medical impairments and conditions for which claimants (applicants) seek disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Some of the medical conditions have "listings" in Social Security's List of Impairments because they're qualifying disabilities (if you meet the criteria in the listing).

For other physical or mental impairments on this list of disabilities, to qualify for disability, you'll have to prove that there are no jobs you can do because of your medical condition. Click the link for an article to read about the evidence you need to get a disability for that condition.

For an overview of how medical conditions can qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits, see our article on how medical conditions qualify for Social Security disability. (The medical qualifications are the same for SSDI and SSI, though the financial qualifications differ.)

Autoimmune Disorders

Cancer

Disorders of the Cardiovascular System

Disorders of the Digestive System

Genitourinary and Endocrine System Disorders

Mental - Cognitive, Psychological & Psychiatric Disorders

Musculoskeletal Impairments - Bone, Joint & Tissue Disorders

Neurological Disorders

Respiratory Disorders

Special Senses

Conditions Involving Multiple Body Systems

In addition, disability applications often include some conditions that aren't easily categorized because they involve multiple body systems, such as:

If you don't see your medical condition on this list, see our comprehensive list of all medical conditions that can qualify for disability.