SSDI Blood Disorder Listings: Complete Category 7 Guide
TL;DR: Category 7 covers sickle cell disease (7.05), chronic anemia (7.02), thrombosis and hemostasis disorders (7.08), bone marrow failure (7.10), and other blood disorders. Sickle cell listings require documented painful crises frequency (3+ in 12 months requiring parenteral narcotics) or specific complications. Chronic anemia requires hemoglobin below specific thresholds.
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.
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
Not meeting a listing doesn't end your claim. Most SSDI approvals happen at Steps 4-5 through RFC analysis. The listing criteria still inform what the SSA considers important for your condition.
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What are the different types of ssdi blood disorder listings: complete category 7 guide?
TL;DR: Category 7 covers sickle cell disease (7.05), chronic anemia (7.02), thrombosis and hemostasis disorders (7.08), bone marrow failure (7.10), and other blood disorders. Sickle cell listings require documented painful crises frequency (3+ in 12 months requiring parenteral narcotics) or specific complications. Chronic anemia requires hemoglobin below specific thresholds.
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 if you don't meet a listing?
Not meeting a listing doesn't end your claim. Most SSDI approvals happen at Steps 4-5 through RFC analysis. The listing criteria still inform what the SSA considers important for your condition.