Listing 11.14 · Neurological disorders
Peripheral neuropathy
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 resulting in extreme limitation despite ≥3 months treatment.
In plain terms: Despite treatment, has peripheral neuropathy left you with severe weakness, numbness, or loss of sensation in two limbs that limits walking, balance, or hand use?
Evidence required:EEG or neurological studyTreating physician report - B
Marked limitation in physical functioning AND one mental area despite ≥3 months treatment.
In plain terms: Has the neuropathy significantly affected both your body and your mind — pain affecting concentration, sleep, mood?
Evidence required:RFC (residual functional capacity) assessment
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Source: SSA Listing of Impairments (Blue Book), 20 CFR Part 404, Subpart P, Appendix 1 · Updated 2026-06-18. Criteria paraphrased for readability; see the official SSA text linked above. Not legal or medical advice — whether a specific medical record meets Listing 11.14 is an individualized judgment SSA makes on the evidence.