Vascular insult to the brain SSDI Claims in Iowa

Medical criteria

SSA Blue Book listing

11.04 Vascular insult to the brain

Listing criteria (20 CFR Appendix 1, Part A)

characterized by A, B, or C: A. Sensory or motor aphasia resulting in ineffective speech or communication (see 11.00E1) persisting for at least 3 consecutive months after the insult; or B. Disorganization of motor function in two extremities (see 11.00D1), resulting in an extreme limitation (see 11.00D2) in the ability to stand up from a seated position, balance while standing or walking, or use the upper extremities, persisting for at least 3 consecutive months after the insult; or C. Marked limitation (see 11.00G2) in physical functioning (see 11.00G3a) and in one of the following areas of mental functioning, both persisting for at least 3 consecutive months after the insult: 1. Understanding, remembering, or applying information (see 11.00G3b(i)); or 2. Interacting with others (see 11.00G3b(ii)); or 3. Concentrating, persisting, or maintaining pace (see 11.00G3b(iii)); or 4. Adapting or managing oneself (see 11.00G3b(iv)).

Body system category

11.00 Neurological Disorders

Common denial reason

Stroke and vascular brain injury claims are often denied when motor or communication deficits are not shown at marked severity for at least three months.