[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/disability-benefits-oklahoma-if-suffering-from-an-autoimmune-disorder\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/disability-benefits-oklahoma-if-suffering-from-an-autoimmune-disorder\/","headline":"Can I Get Disability Benefits in Oklahoma if I Suffer from an Autoimmune Disorder?","name":"Can I Get Disability Benefits in Oklahoma if I Suffer from an Autoimmune Disorder?","description":"As an Oklahoma resident, can you get disability for an autoimmune disease? You may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits if you cannot work. However, you must meet specific medical and employment requirements to secure these monthly cash benefits.\u00a0 Autoimmune Disease Disability Definition According to the Social Security Administration (SSA)...","datePublished":"2024-05-29","dateModified":"2024-05-29","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/author\/rbrlawfirm\/#Person","name":"Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons","url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/author\/rbrlawfirm\/","identifier":9,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d0925a45a81b21fd1dd057ea2aa3cf0b7862bc7e8478f659a09444e627cf1a3f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d0925a45a81b21fd1dd057ea2aa3cf0b7862bc7e8478f659a09444e627cf1a3f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rbrs-logo-96x96.png","url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/rbrs-logo-96x96.png","width":96,"height":96}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RBRS-Blog-Template-12.png","url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/RBRS-Blog-Template-12.png","height":600,"width":600},"url":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/disability-benefits-oklahoma-if-suffering-from-an-autoimmune-disorder\/","about":["Social Security Claims"],"wordCount":481,"articleBody":"As an Oklahoma resident, can you get disability for an autoimmune disease? You may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits if you cannot work. However, you must meet specific medical and employment requirements to secure these monthly cash benefits.\u00a0Autoimmune Disease Disability DefinitionAccording to the Social Security Administration (SSA) Blue Book, autoimmune disorders cause a dysfunctional immune response that results in the body attacking its own healthy tissues. Autoimmune diseases, sometimes called rheumatic diseases, can lead to chronic impairments affecting multiple body systems.\u00a0SSA Evaluation of Autoimmune DiseasesIs an autoimmune disease a disability? The Blue Book includes autoimmune diseases under the section on immune system disorders. Each autoimmune condition contains specific criteria the SSA will look at when determining if the illness is disabling. For many conditions, the criteria states that the disease must:Moderately affects one or more organs or body systemsAffect at least two constitutional systemsLimit activities of daily living, social functioning, or the ability to complete tasks in a timely manner due to struggles with concentration, persistence, or pace\u00a0If your health problems do not meet the criteria, it does not mean you are ineligible for disability benefits. You may still qualify if you can prove the severity of your condition prevents you from working.\u00a0Common Types of Autoimmune DisordersCommon types of autoimmune disorders include:\u00a0Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)Inflammatory arthritisRheumatoid arthritisConnective tissue disordersInflammatory bowel diseaseHIV infectionMultiple sclerosisSystemic vasculitisSystemic sclerosis (scleroderma)Polymyositis and dermatomyositisYou can apply for disability benefits for conditions not listed in the Blue Book, but you must prove the disease is as severe and disabling as those included.\u00a0How Do You Qualify for Disability Benefits?To qualify for disability benefits, you must meet medical and work requirements. You will need to prove that:You have a qualifying autoimmune disorder that meets the SSA\u2019s evaluation criteriaYour condition is expected to be fatal, has lasted at least 12 months, or is expected to last 12 monthsYour disease prevents you from performing substantial gainful activity (SGA)You have enough work credits earned through employment if seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)You meet low-income requirements if seeking Supplemental Security Income (SSI)You must supply the SSA with medical documentation to prove you qualify. Applicants can encounter many pitfalls, and many initial Social Security Disability claims are denied, requiring an appeal.Contact Our Oklahoma Disability Attorneys for HelpRyan Bisher Ryan & Simons can help you cut through the red tape and guide you through the process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits. Our team has assisted clients with SSDI and SSI claims for over 30 years. We know what it takes to get the benefits you deserve. If you get denied, we can fight for you during an appeal.\u00a0Contact us today for a free consultation and connect with our experienced Oklahoma disability attorneys."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Can I Get Disability Benefits in Oklahoma if I Suffer from an Autoimmune Disorder?","item":"https:\/\/www.rbrlawfirm.com\/blog\/disability-benefits-oklahoma-if-suffering-from-an-autoimmune-disorder\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]