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Overview of Hematological Disorders

Hematological disorders are primarily abnormalities of white and red cells, along with platelets and clotting. The Social Security Administration may provide disability benefits if you suffer from a hematological disorder. In order to receive Social Security disability benefits, you must be able to prove that you are suffering a loss of function as a result of your disorder.

Medical evidence, along with other types of information will be needed to support your claim for disability benefits related to a hematological disorder. The Social Security Administration will evaluate your impairment and determine if you are eligible to receive benefits.

Category of Impairments - Hematological Disorders

The following is a category of impairments for hematological disorders. If you suffer from one or more of these conditions, you may qualify to receive Social Security disability benefits:

• Chronic anemia;
• Sickle cell disease or one of its impairments;
• Chronic thrombocytopenia (for any cause);
• Hereditary telangiectasia;
• Coagulation defects (hemophilia or a similar disorder);
• Polycythemia vera (with erythrocytosis, splenomegaly, and leukocytosis or thrombocytosis);
• Myelofibrosis(myeloproliferative syndrome);
• Chronic granulocytopenia (for any cause); and
• Aplastic anemias with bone marrow or stem cell transplantation.

Substantial Gainful Activity

In addition to a condition falling under one of the listing of impairments, in order to receive disability benefits, a person must be unable to engage in Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA).

SGA is determined by how much you earn every month. If you earn more than a specified monthly amount, which is your "net of impairment-related work expenses," then you are considered to be engaging in SGA. This would then disqualify you for Social Security disability benefits.

The specified amounts for 2010 are $1,640 if you are statutorily blind and $1,000 if you are not blind. Federal regulations specify a lower amount to claimants who are not blind. However, both amounts will usually increase when the national average wage index increases.

If you are not blind, these amounts will apply to Social Security Income (SSI), however, they will not apply if you are blind.

Trial Work Period

The Social Security Administration will provide a trial work period, which is an incentive to help beneficiaries return to work. During the trial work period beneficiaries can continue to collect their disability benefits along with their earnings.

If you or someone you know suffers from a hematological disorder, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. An experienced Social Security disability attorney can help answer any questions you may have. Contact a disability attorney who can help you determine eligibility.

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