Listing 11.09 · Neurological disorders
Multiple sclerosis
To be approved under this listing, a claim must meet any one of the criteria below — and the medical records have to prove it.
- A
Disorganization of motor function in two extremities.
In plain terms: Has MS caused severe motor problems in two limbs — making walking, balance, or arm use markedly limited?
Evidence required:MRITreating physician report - B
Visual or mental impairment as described in §2.00 / §12.00 secondary to MS.
In plain terms: Has MS caused significant vision loss, severe fatigue, or cognitive impairment?
Evidence required:Treating physician reportVisual field test
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Source: SSA Listing of Impairments (Blue Book), 20 CFR Part 404, Subpart P, Appendix 1 · Updated 2026-07-31. Criteria paraphrased for readability; see the official SSA text linked above. Not legal or medical advice — whether a specific medical record meets Listing 11.09 is an individualized judgment SSA makes on the evidence.