Approval odds · by condition

SSDI approval odds by condition.

How disability claims fare by medical category — share of awards and the path through initial, reconsideration, and hearing. Pick a condition, then run the estimator for a specific case.

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Mental disorders

Mental disorders

54%

Initial allowance rate · SSA research 1997–2004

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Musculoskeletal system

29%

Initial allowance rate · SSA research 1997–2004

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Nervous system and sense organs

52%

Initial allowance rate · SSA research 1997–2004

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Neoplasms (cancer)

81%

Initial allowance rate · SSA research 1997–2004

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Circulatory system

52%

Initial allowance rate · SSA research 1997–2004

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Injuries

31%

Initial allowance rate · SSA research 1997–2004

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Endocrine/nutritional/metabolic

37%

Initial allowance rate · SSA research 1997–2004

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Respiratory system

61%

Initial allowance rate · SSA research 1997–2004

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Genitourinary system

82%

Initial allowance rate · SSA research 1997–2004

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Digestive system

39%

Initial allowance rate · SSA research 1997–2004

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Other/unknown

12,567 awards · share of awards

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Blood/blood-forming organs

59%

Initial allowance rate · SSA research 1997–2004

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Infectious/parasitic diseases

59%

Initial allowance rate · SSA research 1997–2004

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Congenital anomalies

44%

Initial allowance rate · SSA research 1997–2004

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Skin/subcutaneous tissue

26%

Initial allowance rate · SSA research 1997–2004

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