SSDI Cancer Listings: Complete Category 13 Guide
TL;DR: Category 13 covers malignant neoplastic diseases by site and staging. Many cancers qualify for Compassionate Allowances with fast-track processing. The listings generally consider the type, extent, site, and response to treatment. Some cancers are considered disabling from diagnosis (e.g., small cell carcinoma of the lung, pancreatic cancer). Others require specific staging (e.g., stage IV). After successful treatment, the SSA may schedule a CDR to determine if disability continues.
This guide covers the specific Blue Book listings for this body system category. Each listing has precise medical criteria that must be fully documented to qualify at Step 3 of the SSA's evaluation. Even if you don't meet a listing exactly, understanding the criteria helps you know what evidence the SSA considers important for your condition.
How to Use This Guide
Review the listing most relevant to your condition. Check whether your medical records document the specific findings required. If you're missing evidence, work with your treating physician to get the necessary tests and documentation. If you don't meet a listing, your claim continues to Steps 4-5 where your RFC, age, education, and work experience determine the outcome.
Important Notes
- Listing criteria change periodically. Always check the current Blue Book at ssa.gov.
- You can also qualify by "equaling" a listing if your condition is medically equivalent in severity.
- Multiple impairments that don't individually meet a listing can still qualify through combined impact on RFC.
- Compassionate Allowance conditions within this category may qualify for expedited processing.
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What are the different types of ssdi cancer listings: complete category 13 guide?
TL;DR: Category 13 covers malignant neoplastic diseases by site and staging. Many cancers qualify for Compassionate Allowances with fast-track processing. The listings generally consider the type, extent, site, and response to treatment.
How to Use This Guide?
Review the listing most relevant to your condition. Check whether your medical records document the specific findings required. If you're missing evidence, work with your treating physician to get the necessary tests and documentation.
What should I know about important notes?
ClaimPath cross-references your conditions against Blue Book listings and generates SSA-compliant documentation. $79, one time.