Spinal cord disorders SSDI Claims in New Mexico

Medical criteria

SSA Blue Book listing

11.08 Spinal cord disorders

Listing criteria (20 CFR Appendix 1, Part A)

characterized by A, B, or C: A. Complete loss of function, as described in 11.00M2, persisting for 3 consecutive months after the disorder (see 11.00M4); 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 3 consecutive months after the disorder (see 11.00M4); 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 3 consecutive months after the disorder (see 11.00M4): 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

Spinal cord disorder claims are commonly denied when sensory, motor, or autonomic deficits do not meet listing-level impairment despite abnormal imaging.