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Neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, such as Huntington's disease, Friedreich's ataxia, and spinocerebellar degeneration SSDI Claims in Virginia

Localized guidance for claimants navigating Social Security Disability Insurance. Review Virginia statewide denial rates, national processing benchmarks, and Blue Book criteria — then decode your denial letter in plain English.

56%statewide initial denial rate~7.4 monthsnational avg. initial waitListing 11.17

National average initial processing time

~7.4 months

(226 days)

National average for all initial disability claims requiring a medical determination (not condition- or state-specific). Data for FY2025. Source: SSA processing time data.

Blue Book body system

11.00 Neurological Disorders

Listing 11.17 criteria are federal standards that apply nationwide, including in Virginia.

Medical criteria

SSA Blue Book listing
11.17 Neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, such as Huntington's disease, Friedreich's ataxia, and spinocerebellar degeneration
Listing criteria (20 CFR Appendix 1, Part A)
characterized by A or B: A. 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; or B. Marked limitation (see 11.00G2) in physical functioning (see 11.00G3a), and in one of the following: 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
Neurodegenerative disease claims are commonly denied when progression and functional limits are not documented at marked severity over required periods.

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