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Peripheral Artery Disease and Social Security Disability Benefits
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a circulatory disorder caused by narrowed arteries that reduce blood flow to the limbs. PAD often leads to pain, cramping, and mobility issues that make steady employment difficult.
If PAD prevents you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). At MLF Legal, our social security disability attorneys help people from all over the country apply for and appeal disability claims related to PAD and social security disability and other circulatory disorders.
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How the SSA Evaluates PAD
Blue Book Listing 4.12 (Peripheral Arterial Disease)
SSA recognizes PAD under Listing 4.12. You may qualify if PAD causes:
- Intermittent claudication (pain in the legs during walking)
- Severe arterial narrowing confirmed by imaging or Doppler studies
- Rest pain or tissue loss due to poor circulation
- Amputation or risk of limb loss
Residual Functional Capacity (RFC)
Even if you don’t meet the listing, SSA considers how PAD can limit your ability to work. Examples include:
- Difficulty standing or walking for long periods
- Inability to perform physically demanding jobs
- Frequent absences due to medical treatment or pain management
- Residual Functional capacity helps to explain the link between your limitations due to peripheral artery disease and social security disability.
Symptoms That Affect Work Ability
- Leg pain and cramping during activity
- Numbness or weakness in the legs
- Slow-healing wounds or ulcers
- Reduced endurance and mobility
- Risk of complications like infections or amputations
Medical Evidence That Strengthens a PAD Claim
- Vascular specialist’s diagnosis and treatment notes
- Imaging studies (angiography, Doppler ultrasound)
- ABI (ankle-brachial index) test results
- Documentation of pain, mobility limitations, and hospitalizations
- Physician statements about work restrictions
- Medical Source Statements
Why PAD Disability Claims Get Denied
- SSA underestimates the severity of mobility limitations
- Lack of detailed medical documentation
- Inconsistent treatment records
- Failure to connect PAD symptoms to specific work limitations
Tip: Many valid PAD and social security disability claims are denied initially. Appeals are often where strong legal representation makes the difference.
How MLF Legal Helps Texans With PAD Disability Claims
- Initial Applications – ensuring your claim is complete and supported by medical evidence
- Appeals & Hearings – representing you before Administrative Law Judges
- Medical-Legal Collaboration – working with doctors to document causation and limitations
- Texas-Focused Advocacy – serving clients across Dallas, Fort Worth, and statewide
- Nationwide Representation – our social security disability attorneys will show up anywhere in the USA to help people get the benefits they deserve
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FAQs About PAD and Disability
Is Peripheral Artery Disease considered a disability by Social Security?
Yes. PAD is recognized under SSA’s Blue Book Listing 4.12. If your symptoms are severe and well-documented, you may qualify for SSDI or SSI benefits.
Do I need to meet the SSA’s PAD listing to qualify?
Not always. Even if you don’t meet the listing, you may qualify if your symptoms significantly limit your ability to work under an RFC assessment.
What medical evidence is most important for PAD disability claims?
Imaging studies, ABI test results, vascular specialist records, and physician statements about functional limitations are critical.
Can I get disability for PAD if I still try to work part-time?
Possibly. SSA looks at whether you can engage in substantial gainful activity. If your earnings are below SSA’s threshold and PAD prevents full-time work, you may still qualify.
What if my PAD claim is denied?
You can appeal. Many PAD claims are approved during the appeals process, especially with the use of social security disability attorneys.
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