Respiratory failure is one of the most serious respiratory conditions evaluated by the Social Security Administration (SSA). When your lungs can no longer supply enough oxygen to your blood—or remove enough carbon dioxide—your body cannot function normally. Many Texans with respiratory failure experience severe shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, confusion, and repeated hospitalizations. These symptoms often make full‑time work impossible.

If you have experienced acute respiratory failure, chronic respiratory failure, or require mechanical ventilation or noninvasive ventilation (BiPAP), you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Breathing is something most people never think about—until it becomes difficult. For Texans living with chronic respiratory disorders, every breath can feel like a battle. When lung disease limits your ability to walk, lift, speak, or even perform basic daily tasks, maintaining full‑time employment becomes nearly impossible.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recognizes the severity of these conditions. Under Blue Book Listing §3.00, SSA outlines how respiratory disorders are evaluated for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). But meeting these rules—and proving your condition is disabling—requires detailed medical evidence, consistent treatment, and a clear understanding of how SSA reviews respiratory impairments.

At MLF Legal, we help Texans with serious breathing disorders build strong disability claims, gather the right medical documentation, and fight for the benefits they deserve. If your respiratory condition keeps you from working, call 214‑357‑1782 for a free case review.