Respiratory System Disorders

Respiratory System Disorders

What are Respiratory System Disorders and how does the Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluate them?

The SSA evaluates respiratory system disorders based on the following:

The SSA requires respiratory disorders to be supported by medical evidence.

Respiratory system disorders can result in disability. Sometimes, disability is predicated solely on the severity of the disorder, as documented by pulmonary function test results or other clinical findings that meet relevant standards established by the SSA.

What are some categories of Respiratory System Disorders?

The following categories of respiratory system disorders are described more in depth on the SSA’s website:

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