Neurological disorders can involve not only the brain, but the entire central and peripheral nervous systems. Social Security's disability listings for neurological disorders cover impairments that are caused by nerve issues, such as epilepsy or carpal tunnel syndrome, or that affect the nerves, such as multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease.
Neurological Disorders and Disability Benefits
An overview of how Social Security determines disability for neurological disorders.
Disability Benefits for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If symptoms from your carpal tunnel syndrome prevent you from typing or picking up small objects, you might qualify for Social Security disability.
Disability Benefits for Cerebral Palsy as an Adult
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of nervous system problems that are present from birth or soon after birth.
Disability Benefits for Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease (CMT)
Charcot-Marie Tooth (CMT) disease is a hereditary condition that affects the motor nerves (nerves controlling movement) in the legs.
Disability Benefits for Epilepsy as an Adult
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes repeated seizures, episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that cause convulsions or changes in behavior.
Will Social Security Approve Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia?
Social Security disability claims based on fibromyalgia can be some of the most difficult cases for disability applicants to win.
Disability Benefits for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that causes changes to the nervous system that can make it difficult to work.
Disability Benefits for Children with Muscular Dystrophy
Children whose muscular dystrophy severely limits their movement may be eligible for SSI benefits.
Getting Disability Benefits for Narcolepsy
If your narcolepsy significantly affects your productivity at work, you may be able to get disability benefits.
Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability
Nolo's disability book, written by a doctor and former chief medical consultant for Social Security, explains how Social Security makes disability determinations for neurological disorders.
Disability Benefits for Epilepsy as an Adult
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes repeated seizures, episodes of abnormal electrical activity in the brain that cause convulsions or changes in behavior.
Can I Get Social Security Disability Payments for Migraines?
It's difficult, but not impossible, to get disability benefits if you can't work regularly due to severe migraines.