Hypothyroidism is a disorder in your thyroid gland that causes you to produce too little hormone. This can have a significant impact on your ability to work, including causing extreme fatigue or mental sluggishness, muscle weakness, or a slowed heart rate. All of these can have a major effect on your ability to perform a variety of types of jobs, including sedentary work.
Qualifying For Benefits
Although the Social Security Administration does not provide a specific for hypothyroidism as a disability, there are many ways you may still qualify to receive benefits when you are no longer able to work. You can apply to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits in Massachusetts for the symptoms rather than for your thyroid disorder. Here are a few disability benefits that may be available to you depending on your symptoms:
- If your hypothyroidism causes heart related conditions, you can apply under listing 4.00, cardiovascular system disabilities.
- If your hypothyroidism causes depression, anxiety, or any other cognitive disorders, you may apply under listing 12.00, mood disorders.
- If your hypothyroidism causes unexplained weight gain, you may qualify under listing 5.08, digestive systems.
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