An overactive or underactive immune system can cause illness and disability. Abnormal immune activity that causes inflammation or the build up of immune cells can cause autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, celiac disease, and Type I diabetes. A compromised immune system can lead to diseaeses like AIDs and Crohn's disease. Here you'll find articles about how Social Security assesses disability applications based on common disorders of the immune system.
If you meet the requirements of a listing set out in Social Security's list of qualifying impairments or show that he or she is unable to work, you may qualify for disability benefits for lupus.
If symptoms of your celiac disease or gluten sensitive enteropathy (GSE) are severe enough, you may qualify for SSDI or SSI benefits.
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