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Can You Get Disability From Psoriatic Arthritis?

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Lafayette, IN
February 3, 2024
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Yes, you can get disability benefits for psoriatic arthritis. The Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates several factors to determine eligibility:

- Income: You are likely ineligible if you earn $1,470 or more a month. Earning less may still qualify you for a reduced amount
- Inability to Perform Basic Tasks: You Show Full Answer

Yes, you can get disability benefits for psoriatic arthritis. The Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates several factors to determine eligibility:

- Income: You are likely ineligible if you earn $1,470 or more a month. Earning less may still qualify you for a reduced amount.
- Inability to Perform Basic Tasks: You must be incapable of performing tasks required for most jobs, such as standing, walking, lifting, sitting, and remembering, for at least 12 months.
- Recognized Disability: Psoriatic arthritis is listed under Immune System Disorders in the SSA's Listing of Impairments.
- Work History: A work history is not required for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but it is for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

For more detailed information, you can refer to the Social Security Administration's guidelines and consider seeking assistance from a knowledgeable professional or organizations like the National Psoriasis Foundation.

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I heard they do it by Telehealth now-a-days.🤗

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