Who is Eligible to Receive Disability Benefits for Fibromyalgia?
As with all Social Security disability claims, applicants must have a disability that is expected to last at least one year or result in death. Specifically in regards to fibromyalgia SSD claims, the criteria used by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Disability Determination Services (DDS) is more rigorous than usual. With no officially recognized cause and no standard diagnosis, getting Social Security disability benefits for fibromyalgia can be difficult. Often, the SSA and the DDS will look for other disabling physical conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis or degenerative disc disease, to accompany a claim of fibromyalgia.
