What kinds of conditions qualify for Social Security Disability?
All physical and mental conditions and combinations of conditions which are “medically determinable” are considered by Social Security, provided that they are also “severe.” “Severe” means that they have a “significant” impact on your ability to do work-related functions on a full-time and reliable basis in competitive employment. • Are MCS, FMS and CFS recognized by Social Security? All three of these conditions have now been recognized by Social Security as “medically determinable impairments.” The descriptions for them are contained in the “Program Operations Manual” or “POMS.” There is an extensive POMS for CFS and shorter ones for MCS and FMS. They are still, however, considered controversial diagnoses. • How discouraged should I get if I am turned down the first time? Most people are turned down by Social Security the first time, especially if they have FMS, CFS or MCS. Usually the people approved at the first level with these conditions win due to accompanying mental impairments
